Welcome, New and Re-enrolling* Students
We are excited to have you as part of the College of The Albemarle (COA) family. Whether you are coming to COA to get training for a rewarding career or to earn a degree and transfer to a four-year university, know that every member of our team is here to support you and we will do all we can to help you transform your tomorrow.
*Students who have been to COA in the past but have not taken any classes in the last 12 months must complete the admissions process again. Official transcripts already on file will not need to be resubmitted.
How to Enroll
If you experience login issues or need assistance with the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) account, please call 866-866-2362.
If you haven’t attended COA for one year prior to the semester you plan to enroll, please re-apply for admission.
College of The Albemarle
Attn: Registrar
PO Box 2327
Elizabeth City, NC 27906-2327
How to Request High School Equivalency Records
Official transcripts are required before you are able to register for classes. If you believe we already have an official transcript on file, please call the Admissions Office at 252-335-0821 ext. 2290.
Incoming information becomes the property of COA and may not be released to third parties, including the applicant.
Start with the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to see if you are eligible for federal and state financial aid. It may also be used when you apply for scholarships.
Get your FSA ID (Federal Student Aid identification)
COA’s Federal School Code: 002917
What you will need:
- Student’s personal identifying information (SSN, ARN, USCIS, or TIM)
- Parent’s/legal guardian’s personal identifying information (SSN, ARN, USCIS or TIM)
- Student’s latest year’s Federal Tax Return
- Parent’s/legal guardian’s latest year’s Federal Tax Return
- Permanent Address
- Driver’s license or vehicle information (if available)
- Military information (if applicable)
- U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) documentation, if applicable is not needed
The COA Foundation awards more than $350,000 a year in scholarships, and you only have to fill out one application.
COA Foundation Scholarship Application
Learn more about these and other types of Financial Aid.
You can also visit My College Payment Plan to set up a payment plan.
To make a full payment by cash, check or credit/debit card, please contact the cashier at 252-335-0821 ext. 2248.
Looking to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree? Find out how much money you can save by completing your first two years at COA.
We will let you know if you need to take placement tests.
Have questions? Contact us at advising@albemarle.edu.
You can access COA Connect and COA 101 at mycourses.albemarle.edu. Your COA username and password were included in the email sent to you acknowledging receipt of your application. Can’t find that email? Contact us at registrar@albemarle.edu.
You can also visit Career Coach™, where you can explore careers, salaries and local job opportunities. Or, log into Virtual Job Shadow™ with the same username and password you use to access your COA email.
- COA – Dare: 252-473-2264
- COA – Edenton-Chowan: 252-482-7900
- COA – Elizabeth City: 252-335-0821 ext. 2499
- COA – Currituck: 252-453-3035
You can also email advising@albemarle.edu.
Attention international students: An F-1 status change must be approved by Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) prior to enrolling in class.