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A student who comes to ³Ô¹ÏÍø to enroll full-time in a state institution of higher learning as an out-of-state resident and continuously enrolls will not normally meet the ³Ô¹ÏÍø residency requirements for in-state tuition regardless of the length of time enrolled.

Simply living in the state of ³Ô¹ÏÍø for a 12 month period or longer and or attending school in ³Ô¹ÏÍø does not automatically result in qualification for in-state residency.

To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes you must be a U.S citizen, permanent resident alien, a legal alien granted indefinite stay by the INS, or qualify under one the of the special categories outlined on the Residency Classification form.

Documents supporting a student's claim for ³Ô¹ÏÍø residency must be dated, issued or filed at least 12 months before the first day of the semester for which residency is being sought.

Students who are dependent on out-of-state parents are presumed to be legal residents of the same state as their parents.

Residence in the state of ³Ô¹ÏÍø must be for the purpose of establishing a permanent home and not merely incident to enrollment at an institution of higher education.

A marriage license / certificate is required in all cases where a spouse is claiming residency on their partner's behalf.

Leases and employment verification show physical presence only. Additional information is required to show legal ties to the state of ³Ô¹ÏÍø in order to qualify for residency.

Retaining legal ties to any state other than ³Ô¹ÏÍø is considered evidence that can disqualify a student from being considered as a bona fide resident of ³Ô¹ÏÍø. Example: having a license from another state is considered a legal tie to a state other than ³Ô¹ÏÍø.