Promise/K14 Student Checklists

Students must apply to the Promise/K14 program; they cannot be admitted automatically. This application differs from the admissions application (see below) and should be submitted as soon as possible--don't delay!

Students will need to apply online:

• Log in using your CCCC credentials (or create an account, if you do not have one already).
• Select "Start New Application," then "K14" as the application type, and then the correct cohort year of your graduation. Click "Create Application."

*Priority Deadline: ASAP

• Complete the CCCC Scholarship Application to apply for local scholarships.
• Include a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, college instructor, or non-family member, and a brief essay explaining your career goals, community involvement, and any additional information concerning your financial need.
• Only completed applications will be considered.

*Priority Deadline: July 1 (annually) 

• The FAFSA is required for all Central Carolina Promise/K14 applicants. The FAFSA application can be accessed and completed online.
• CCCC's FAFSA Code is 005449. If you do not provide the code on your FAFSA application, the FAFSA will not connect to CCCC and will be considered incomplete.

*Priority Deadline: July 1 (annually)

• The Financial Aid Office will contact you regarding the status of your FAFSA.
• Emails will be sent to your Cougarmail account and the list of items needed will also be available in your Self-Service account.
• You must submit all documents requested by the Financial Aid Office in order to be eligible for the Promise/K14 program.

*Priority Deadline: July 1 (annually)

• Visit NC Residency Determination Service to obtain your Residency Certification Number (RCN). Your RCN is used to determine both your tuition rate and eligibility for state grants.
• Your admissions application (Step 6) cannot be processed without completing this step.

*Priority Deadline: Third Friday in July (annually)

• Complete your CCCC application online.
• If you have taken college classes in high school through Career & College Promise, you will need to re-apply to CCCC in order to continue your enrollment after graduation.
• You should be sure to include your correct social security number on your admissions application. Failure to include a SSN on the application will result in CCCC not receiving your FAFSA information and your Promise/K14 enrollment being delayed or denied.

*Priority Deadline: Third Friday in July (annually)

• Contact your high school to send official transcripts directly to the Admissions Office after your high school graduation or request an official transcript through CFNC. All transcripts sent prior to graduation will be considered unofficial.
• If you are a homeschool student, the homeschool administrator must provide proof that the homeschool is certified by the North Carolina Department of Administration and include the most recent two years of standardized test scores.

*Priority Deadline: Third Friday in July (annually)

• Submit the CCCC Scholarship Application.
• A completed scholarship application includes the from itself, a brief essay, and a letter of recommendation.

*Priority Deadline: July 1 (annually)

• Students must complete the FAFSA application heading into their second year of the program. Students who do not submit the FAFSA for the second year of the program will be deemed ineligible.

*Priority Deadline: July 1 (annually)

• Students must submit all documents requested by the Financial Aid Office in order to be eligible for the second year of the Promise/K14 program.

*Priority Deadline: Third Friday in July (annually)