NC Countdown to College FAQs

Review what information you will need to complete RDS before getting started.

Watch this How-To video for step by step information on completing RDS.

Here is where to go to complete your RDS

Use the same username and password as you do for your CFNC account.

It means you already created an account, so don’t create another one. If you don’t recall your user name, follow these steps to recover it: 

1. On the Sign In to RDS page, click the “Forgot Username / Password?” link.
2. On the next page, under "Forgot Your Username?", enter your first name, last name, and email address, then click "Recover Username".
3. Answer your security question in the text box provided, then click "Get Username".
4. Your account name is displayed. Click the Back button to return to the Sign In to RDS page.

If you don’t recall your password, follow these steps to recover it:

1. On the Sign In to NCResidency.org page, click the “Forgot your account name or password?” link.
2. On the next page, under "Forgot Your Password?", enter your username and last name, then click "Reset Password".
3. Answer your security question, enter your new password twice, then click "Reset Your Password".
4. You return to the Sign In to RDS page.

See these additional questions and answers about RDS.