Please follow our step by step guidance within our how to apply section. If you are still experiencing problems contact admissions@nrc.ac.uk. 

Visit https://ebsontrackprospect.nrc.ac.uk and add your login details.

Enter the username or email address associated with your account into the Admissions Portal “Sign into your account” section and then select “Forgot password?” A password reset link will be sent to you. Once you have received this, you will be able to choose a new password for your account.

Alternatively, email servicedesk@nrc.ac.uk to request your password is reset or email admissions@nrc.ac.uk and a member of the admissions team will forward your request on. Please check your emails regularly, as the password reset link sent to you will expire.

Yes, you can apply for up to 5 courses.

Your student ID is on your online admissions account (600*****). If you are still unable to locate this contact admissions@nrc.ac.uk.

Yes, all those that are relevant to your course application.  If you have not received predicted grades please input the qualification/s you are working towards. Once you receive your results please update the qualifications section of your online account and upload evidence of your actual grades.

All grades, whether predicated or actual grades will show as Pending until checked and verified by the course lecturer. Please remember to upload evidence of your qualifications so your grades can be validated.

Please refer to our online admissions portal guidance.  

Please refer to Step 3 within our how to apply section.

The College will contact you in due course to arrange an information session/interview.

You should fill in an online referral form. The Education Support team will then contact you to discuss your needs. See Education Support for further details. 

Applications for Transport Assistance are in respect of FULL-TIME attendance at a Further Education College. 

Some students may be eligible to financial assistance to cover transport costs. You can view all the relevant information regarding this at the Education Authorities (EA) website.

To check your eligibility and/or apply for transport assistance please visit the Education Authority website to complete an online application.  Applications for further education transport assistance for the academic year 25/26 are due to open on 19 August 2025 at 12 noon, all applications must be submitted through the EA website.

The Education Authority (EA) for Northern Ireland is responsible for assessing the eligibility for Free School Meals based on Department of Education (DE) / Department for the Economy (DfE) criteria.  You can view all the relevant information regarding this and apply for Free School Meals at the Education Authorities website.

In September 2023, The Department for the Economy announced the introduction of ‘All Age Apprenticeships’ which will provide opportunities for more people to embark on a career of their choice. This will mean the potential to create an additional 1,700 apprenticeship opportunities per year across Northern Ireland for those aged 25 and above, offering more career options for people of all ages.

Yes, if we have received the hard copy of your original, signed NRC Direct Debit Mandate and Liability form.

Yes if the course is more than £200.  See fees and funding for more information. 

This is dependent on the total cost of your course. See fees and funding for more information.

Yes as you are paying the supplier direct, not the College.

Please refer to ‘reduced fees’ within fees and funding ection.

Reduced fees are only applicable if the student is in receipt of a means tested benefit.

Please email our student finance team at studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk for advice.

Yes you can get a refund if you apply within 14 days of enrolment. See refund section for further details.