Steps to Apply
New & Returning Students
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning after a year or more away, we’re excited to welcome you to Carteret CC. Getting started is simple—just follow a few easy steps.
Step 1: Determine State Residency
If you live in North Carolina, you can save money on in-state college admission expenses. The Residency Determination Service (RDS) helps establish your status so you can apply to public colleges and universities and state aid programs.
For additional information, contact RDS at [email protected] or call (919)835-2290.
Step 2: Complete Your Application
Take the first step in your Carteret CC journey by filling our an application. It's available on the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) website - log in with the username and password you used for RDS.
Step 3: Submit Official Transcripts
You’re almost there! Now, we just need your official transcript(s). Contact all schools you have attended and request they send your official high school, GED, high school equivalency, and/or college transcripts to [email protected].
Step 4: Apply for Financial Aid
Most students and families are eligible for some type of financial aid – from grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study. The first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Learn more about these funds you on our Paying for College webpage.
Helpful hints – Remember to use college code 008081 when submitting your FAFSA. Contact the Financial Aid Office at (252) 222-6293 for questions.
Step 5: Plan Your Classes
Once you've been admitted, you'll meet with an academic advisor to plan and register for class.
Determine State Residency
If you live in North Carolina, you can save money on in-state college admission expenses. The Residency Determination Service (RDS) helps establish your status so you can apply to public colleges and universities and state aid programs.
For additional information, contact RDS at [email protected] or call (919)835-2290.
Complete Your Application
Take the first step in your Carteret CC journey by filling our an application. It's available on the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) website - log in with the username and password you used for RDS.
Submit Official Transcripts
You’re almost there! Now, we just need your official transcript(s). Contact all schools you have attended and request they send your official high school, GED, high school equivalency, and/or college transcripts to [email protected].
Apply for Federal Aid
Most students and families are eligible for some type of financial aid – from grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study. The first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Learn more about these funds you on our Paying for College webpage. Helpful hints – Remember to use college code 008081 when submitting your FAFSA. Contact the Financial Aid Office at (252) 222-6293 for questions.
Plan Your Classes
Once you've been admitted, you'll meet with an academic advisor to plan and register for class.
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Admissions
McGee Building
3505 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
