Residency in an eligible county is defined in the law under 17C-22.c
The applicant must be “a resident for tuition purposes as defined in G.S. 116-143.1(a)
(2)”.
According to G.S. 116-143.1(a) (2), “a ‘resident for tuition purposes’ is a person who qualifies for the in-State tuition rate. To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must have established legal residence (domicile) in North Carolina and
maintained that legal residence for at least 12 months immediately prior to his or her classification as a resident for tuition purposes. Every applicant for admission shall be required to make a statement as to his length of residence in the State.”
Based on this state law, an applicant must have lived in an eligible county for 12 months.
The CJFP will require a copy of the applicant’s driver’s license as proof of residency.