1. East Surry Senior College Night October 17, 2018
Residency Determination Service (RDS)
Financial Aid/FAFSA

2. Your College Support Team!
Mrs. Henry, School Counselor:
Mrs. Kennedy, College Liaison:
@LindseyBKennedy
Ms. Gary, College Adviser:
(336)
@surry_advising
Your
College Support Team!

3. eshscollegecorner.weebly.com

4. for cap and gown ordering.
Graduation
JOSTEN'S will be here on
Oct. 19, 2018 at 1:00 during PRIDE
for cap and gown ordering.

5. There is money out there! You just have to look!
Mrs. Henry’s
Haiku Page
“Class of 2019”
Check back often!
SCHOLARSHIPS
There is money out there!
You just have to look!

7. How to Apply?
Commonapp.org NC schools on common app: App State, Barton college, Catawba, Davidson, Duke, ECU, Gardner Webb, Guilford, Highpoint, Johnson & Wales, Meredith, NCSU, Queens University, Salem College, St. Andrews, UNC Asheville, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, UNC Wilmington, and Warren Wilson
CFNC.org All NC community colleges Many 4yr colleges - Western, Winston-Salem State, NC Central Univ, and more
SEND.edu Upload supporting application documents to colleges and universities Western Carolina, as well as several others

9. Residency Determination Service (RDS)
C. Gary, College Adviser

10. What is RDS? Application that determines in-state residency.
Once complete, you will get a Residency Certification Number (RCN)
Do this NOW! It may take some time to complete. ​

11. ...qualify for in-state TUITION at NC colleges and universities
Do RDS to:
...qualify for in-state TUITION at NC colleges and universities
...be eligible for NC state GRANT consideration at NC colleges and universities

12. Where to find it?

16. Not sure about your CFNC login?
If a student is unsure if they have a CFNC login, check with Ms. Gary, Mrs. Kennedy, or Mrs. Henry before making a new account.
Having multiple accounts can cause
issues with RDS/RCN, applications,
and sending transcripts.

17. What will you need? Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Social Security Number(s)
Student’s Social Security Number
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Date of Birth
Parent(s) have any registered vehicles in North Carolina? Yes / No
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Driver’s License Number
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Driver’s Issue Date
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Driver’s Expiration Date
Parent(s) file a NC Tax Return for 2018 or 2017? Yes/No Which Year?
Parent(s) registered to vote? Yes/No What county?
Parent(s) worked in NC more than 12 months? Yes/No Employer?
*If both parents/guardians are living together in same household, you will need this information for both parents*

18. RDS validation
It confirms the accuracy of information you provide in the RDS online interview.
RDS validates this information with federal and North Carolina state agencies or by requesting additional documentation.
If the information you provide fails validation, you are classified as a non-resident and notified through and text

19. DO RDS FIRST – Before College Applications
/ cfnc.org
NC Community Colleges require your RCN before you can submit an admission application
University of North Carolina campuses ask for your RCN as part of their admission process
NC Independent Colleges and Universities check your residency before considering you for NC State Grants

20. DACA and Undocumented Students are not eligible for NC Residency for Tuition Purposes:
When asked in RDS Online Interview, do NOT claim residency. You will receive an RCN, be determined a nonresident and can complete college admission applications (using your RCN).

21. Reconsideration vs Appeal
RDS Reconsideration is so students can make corrections or inform RDS of changes in situation. - No deadline Limited to three Reconsideration requests every 90 days Should RDS still determine that you are a non-resident, and you disagree, you have the option to Appeal.
Students with a more unique living situation than the RDS Online Interview can easily capture have the ability to request an Appeal days to request an appeal You have the right to appeal an RDS Appeal decision.

22. US Citizens with Undocumented Parent(s) can request an Appeal:
RDS depends on the Social Security Number (SSN) or other id number to check NC State Agencies’ data to help prove your claim of NC Residency.
If your parent/legal guardian chooses not to enter an identifying number, the RDS Online Interview determines you to be a Non-Resident.
In the RDS Appeal process, students have the ability to provide additional information, documentation, and answer questions. This provides the students who initially receive a non-resident determination the opportunity to explain their situation further and to provide additional documentation.

23. WORST MISTAKES YOU CAN MAKE ARE:
Creating a NEW account in RDS and already have a CFNC or RDS account
Moving too fast, guessing at answers or being inaccurate
Incorrect identifiers – Name, Date of Birth, and SSN MUST BE correct
Entering Name, Date of Birth, and SSN differently than on college application
SKIPPING/NOT answering questions or giving INACCURATE answers
NOT providing your parent / legal guardian information if required (under 24, the law requires this information)
NOT giving financial information when trying to prove you are INDEPENDENT of parent / legal guardian

24. Things to remember: Use your CFNC login.
Your RCN remains the same indefinitely.
Must maintain legal residence in NC for 12 months before claiming residency
The RDS Online Interview (on average) only takes about 10 minutes.
BE ACCURATE mistakes cause BIG problems.
Will have to restart if NOT completed within 25 days.
No Guessing - RDS checks your answers with NC State Agencies.
RDS shows if you need documents and which ones – not everyone does. RDS is NOT done unless documents are submitted within 25 days.

25. Your College Support Team!
Mrs. Henry, School Counselor:
Mrs. Kennedy, College Liaison:
@LindseyBKennedy
Ms. Gary, College Adviser:
(336)
@surry_advising
Your
College Support Team!