Create Your CFNC Account

Step 1 | 20 minutes

Instructions

In this activity you'll learn about the usefulness of your free CFNC.org account, and how to either create a new account or regain access to an account you've already made.  Watch the Next Step welcome video, complete the reading, and then watch the video about how you'll be using your CFNC.org account as a senior.  Your Step 1 Action Item will guide you in making sure your CFNC.org account is ready to go.

Video - Next Step Welcome

Reading

Your CFNC username and password are important because when you’re a senior next year you can use your CFNC account in so many different ways.  For example, you can send your official electronic high school transcript from NC public schools to any North Carolina college for free.  You can also apply for admission to over 85 two-year and four-year colleges in North Carolina.

As you explore careers, you can use your CFNC.org account for accessing NCcareers.org to save assessments and your favorite career options.

And you’ll also use your CFNC username and password for ncresidency.org (RDS), which allows you to be considered a North Carolina resident for college.  Being a resident can save you thousands of dollars because residents attending North Carolina community colleges and public universities receive in-state tuition. Residents also qualify for special scholarships and grants at both public and independent colleges.

Video - Creating Your CFNC Account

Action Item

Additional Resources and Tips

For Students

You won’t have to complete the residency process until you're a senior, but you can take a sneak peek by going to ncresidency.org and exploring the benefits, policies, and guidelines.

For Parents

If you don’t already have a free CFNC.org account, we encourage you to create one and choose the role “Parent, Guardian, Grandparent or Cosigner” during account creation.

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