{"id":111,"date":"2019-08-22T02:03:07","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T06:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=111"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:17:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:17:51","slug":"new-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/admissions\/admissions-steps\/new-students\/","title":{"rendered":"New Students"},"content":{"rendered":" <div class=\"text-larger mb-4\"> We&#8217;re glad you&#8217;re here! <\/div> <p>To apply to Cape Fear Community College, follow the steps below. Know that we&#8217;re here to help you along the way. Contact <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;&#97;dm&#105;ss&#105;&#111;ns&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> &#97;dm&#105;ss&#105;&#111;ns&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:9103627000\" class=\"contact-link\"> 910-362-7000 <\/a> . We look forward to seeing your application.<\/p>\n<!--fold--> <div class=\"pt-3 pt-md-5\">  <div class=\"row center-page px-3 px-md-4\">  <div class=\"d-none d-md-block col-md-3\">  <div class=\"ars cfimgicon-document mt-n4\">  <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"col-10 col-md-9\"> <h3><span class=\"text-highlight\">STEP 1<\/span> <span class=\"divider\"><\/span> Complete Your Residency Determination<\/h3>\n<p>First, complete your North Carolina Residency Determination. This establishes whether you&#8217;ll pay in-state or out-of-state tuition. Once completed, you will be assigned a Residency Certification Number (RCN). Save this number! You&#8217;ll need it for the CFCC admission application.<\/p> <div class=\"iwi-accordion\"> <p class=\"iwi-target-container1\"> <a href=\"#\"> <strong>We recommend you have access to the following information before you start your residency:<\/strong> <\/a>  <div id=\"container1\" class=\"\"> <ul>\n<li>Driver\u2019s License or Non-Driver ID<\/li>\n<li>Tax Return Information<\/li>\n<li>Vehicle License &#038; Registration Information<\/li>\n<li>Social Security Number<\/li>\n<li>Voter Registration (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Other Documents (Requested by RDS)<\/li>\n<li>Immigration Documents (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are under the age of 25, you will most likely need to complete residency with a parent or legal guardian.<\/p>\n<p>Need assistance completing residency? Contact the Residency Determination Service at <a href=\"tel:8443193640\" class=\"contact-link\"> 844-319-3640 <\/a> or <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;rds&#105;nf&#111;&#64;ncr&#101;s&#105;d&#101;ncy&#46;&#111;rg\"> rds&#105;nf&#111;&#64;ncr&#101;s&#105;d&#101;ncy&#46;&#111;rg <\/a> .  <\/p>\n<p>Need access to a computer, scanner, or fax machine? Visit CFCC&#8217;s Enrollment Center at the downtown campus.<\/p>\n<p>If your residency tuition classification changes and you need CFCC to update your student record, please email <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;r&#101;s&#105;d&#101;ncy&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> r&#101;s&#105;d&#101;ncy&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> . Remember to include your RCN number in any correspondence. <\/p>\n<p>For additional information about residency, see <a href=\"\/admissions\/residency-information\/\"> Residency Information <\/a> . <\/div>  <\/div>  <a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ncresidency.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span class=\"text-highlight\">Complete<\/span> Residency Application <\/a> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"pt-3 pt-md-5 bg-light\">  <div class=\"row center-page px-3 px-md-4\">  <div class=\"col-md-9\"> <h3><span class=\"text-highlight\">STEP 2<\/span> <span class=\"divider\"><\/span> Complete Your Admissions Application<\/h3>\n<p>Now you&#8217;re ready to complete the official admission application!<\/p>\n<p>Things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It&#8217;s free.<\/li>\n<li>If you need to save it and come back later, you can.<\/li>\n<li>Once submitted, allow one week for your application to be processed.<\/li>\n<li>If you applied within the last year, you do not need to reapply. Please contact Admissions to confirm; it\u2019s possible you can just update your start term.<\/li>\n<li>When completing your application, if you aren&#8217;t sure which major to select, please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/career-development\/\"> career resources and tools <\/a> .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have questions or need assistance with the admission application, contact the Admissions Office at <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;&#97;dm&#105;ss&#105;&#111;ns&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> &#97;dm&#105;ss&#105;&#111;ns&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> or <a href=\"tel:9103627557\" class=\"contact-link\"> 910-362-7557 <\/a> <br \/>\n<br \/> <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.cfnc.org\/Identity\/Account\/Login?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fapply.cfnc.org%2Fapplication%2FCapeFCC%2FNCCCSUndergraduate%2FCapeFCCUndergradApp%3FlogoUrl%3Dhttps%3A%252F%252Fxroadsapi.cfnc.org%252Fapplication%252FCapeFCC%252FNCCCSUndergraduate%252FCapeFCCUndergradApp%252Flogo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span class=\"text-highlight\">Complete<\/span> Application <\/a> <\/div>  <div class=\"d-none d-md-block col-md-3\">  <div class=\"ars cfimgicon-laptop mt-n4\">  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"pt-3 pt-md-5\">  <div class=\"row px-3 px-md-4 center-page\">  <div class=\"d-none d-md-block col-md-3\">  <div class=\"ars cfimgicon-resumes mt-n4\">  <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"col-md-9\"> <h3><span class=\"text-highlight\">STEP 3<\/span> <span class=\"divider\"><\/span>Submit High School Transcripts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re almost there! Now, we just need your official transcript(s).<\/li>\n<li>If you are a current high school senior, you may submit a mid-year high school transcript for provisional admission.<\/li>\n<li> <div class=\"iwi-accordion\"> <p class=\"iwi-target-homeschool\"> <a href=\"#\"> Homeschooled students click here. <\/a>  <div id=\"homeschool\" class=\"\"> Home school students follow the same enrollment process as other students. For transcripts, home school students must submit a copy of the home school\u2019s approved registration from the state in which they are registered (if applicable) and a home school transcript with graduation date. <\/div>  <\/div> <\/li>\n<li>Once your official transcript(s) is\/are received and processed, you will be admitted. We will send you an acceptance letter and enrollment checklist within 5-7 days.<\/li>\n<li>If you have earned an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university, you may submit an official college transcript with a graduation date in place of an official high school transcript. Certain academic programs, including health sciences, require an official high school transcript. <\/li>\n<li>Note: If a student is graduating early from high school and wishes to attend CFCC for the term immediately following their completion of high school, they can be admitted provisionally and register for classes by doing the following:\n<ol>\n<li>Apply for the upcoming semester and have a current residency determination;<\/li>\n<li>Submit an official in-progress high school transcript (we understand this transcript will most likely indicate a May\/June graduation date and we will use the unweighted GPA on the in-progress transcript for placement purposes);<\/li>\n<li>Submit, on school letterhead, a letter from the school principal indicating the student&#8217;s name, date of birth, and the student\u2019s graduation date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The letter must be signed by the principal and can be sent as an attachment to <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;&#97;dm&#105;ss&#105;&#111;ns&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> &#97;dm&#105;ss&#105;&#111;ns&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>To qualify for provisional admission, the graduation date must be before the term begins. If a student is graduating on or after the first day of the term they should consider CCP (Dual Enrollment) options.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nAn official high school transcript showing graduation must be submitted as soon as it becomes available. Financial aid may not be awarded until the official transcript has been received.<\/p>\n <a class=\"button\" href=\"\/\/cfcc.edu\/admissions\/submitting-your-transcripts\/\"> <span class=\"text-highlight\">How to<\/span> Request Your High School Transcript <\/a> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <div class=\"pt-3 pt-md-5 bg-light\">  <div class=\"row center-page px-3 px-md-4\">  <div class=\"col-md-9\"> <h3><span class=\"text-highlight\">STEP 4<\/span> <span class=\"divider\"><\/span>Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships<\/h3>\n<p>Newsflash: You don&#8217;t have to pay for college alone. CFCC awards thousands of <a href=\"\/financial-aid\/scholarships\/\"> scholarships <\/a> each year. The first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.<\/p>\n<p>Things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The CFCC school Code is 005320<\/li>\n<li>If you need help completing your FAFSA, our financial aid office is available for walk-in sessions at CFCC\u2019s Downtown and North Campus. You can also contact your <a href=\"\/financial-aid\/contact-us\/\"> financial aid coordinator <\/a> for a quick question or let them know you\u2019re coming by!<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you complete the correct FAFSA for when you plan to enroll:<br \/>\n<!--\n&#091;table class=\"table\"&#093;\n<strong>Plan to enroll for<\/strong>|<strong>Correct FAFSA<\/strong>\n<strong>Spring 2025<\/strong>|2024-2025 FAFSA\n<strong>Summer 2025<\/strong>|2024-2025 FAFSA (Classes starting before July 1, 2025)\n<strong>Fall 2025<\/strong>|2025-2026 FAFSA (Opens Dec. 1, 2024)\n&#091;\/table&#093;\n--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Need help? 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