Frequently Asked Questions

Read our FAQs to find the answer to your question. If your question isn't included here, you can post it to our Discussion Forum.

If you require further assistance regarding any of the above, please let us send us an email: admissions@nrc.ac.uk

How do I submit an application?

Information on how to submit an application is available on the How to Apply page.

How do I log in to the application portal?

You can access the application portal at: https://ebsontrackprospect.nrc.ac.uk/

You will need your username and password.

Your username was sent to you in an email when you applied. Please check your spam and junk folders for this.

How do I update an application?

Adding evidence:

Log in to the application portal
Select "Evidence" from the navigation menu on the left-hand side of the webpage
Select "Evidence Type"
Select the "Choose Files" button in the "File(s) To Upload" section
Select the file you need to upload
Select "UPLOAD"

Updating contact details:

Log in to the application portal
Select "Personal Details"
Update as necessary
Select "SAVE"

Please note: it is vital that you keep your email address and mobile phone number up to date so the College can contact you regarding your application.

Change application preference:

If you require the preferences of your application to be changed please let us know as soon as possible. To do this:

Log in to the application portal
Select "Homepage"
Scroll to the "Send a comment, question or feedback" area
Select the "Applications - assistance required" category
Let us know in the comments the order you would like your applications to follow, for example: "Please can you change my application for Health and Social Care to my first choice, Hair and Beauty as my second choice, and Applied Sciences as my third choice."

How do I find out the entry criteria for my course?

The criteria for all our courses can be found on the College website: https://www.nrc.ac.uk

Select the Courses tab and search for your chosen course.

Go to the Entry Requirements section to find the information regarding entry criteria for the course.

How do I apply for a Bus Pass?

Information on how to apply for a bus pass is available on our Travelling to NRC page.

You will also find information regarding this on the Education Authority website.

Applicants/students on the Training for Success programmes are not eligible for a travel pass.

I received free school meals, will that continue?

Information on how to apply for Free School Meals is available on our Free School Meals page.

You will also find information regarding this on the Education Authority website.

Applicants/students on the Training for Success programmes are not eligible for free schools meals.

Covid 19 - how will this affect my application/enrolment?

All direct contact meetings/information sessions/interviews are cancelled on all campuses until further notice - this is inclusive of all curriculum departments.

Please note that ALL College campus buildings are CLOSED to students and visitors until further notice.

The College is working hard to create and implement new and innovative ways to hold these events online.

Further information is available on our Covid - 19 page.

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