ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø

No student may be admitted to the University as a resident of ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø unless their residency has been in the State of ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø preceding their admission. 

If a person enters the State of ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø from another state and enrolls in an institution of higher learning, they are considered a non-resident unless they can prove they have become a bona fide resident of ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø. They will be considered a non-resident of ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø if they have entered the state for the purpose of enrolling in an educational institution. 

• If one parent has custody, the minor's residence is that of the custodial parent.
• If both parents are deceased, the minor’s residence is that of the last surviving parent unless they live with a court-appointed guardian.
• Emancipated minors are treated as adults regarding residency.
• A student graduating from a ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø high school after attending for at least four years can qualify for in-state tuition.

If a minor’s parent(s) or guardian moves out of ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø, the student will be reclassified as a non-resident immediately. However, this change won't affect tuition for the current semester.

An adult's residency is where they physically live with the intention to stay indefinitely or return permanently after being temporarily away.

A student at least the age of 21 can apply to establish residency by demonstrating intent to permanently abandon their former domicile and reside indefinitely in ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø.

A married person may claim the residence status of his or her spouse, or he or she may claim independent residence status as any other adult.

Children of parents who work at institutions governed by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning can be classified as residents for tuition purposes at their parents' institution.

Active Duty Station in ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø

The spouse or child of an active-duty military member is classified as a resident for attending state-supported institutions while the military member is stationed in ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø. This status continues while the military member is stationed overseas, as long as the last duty assignment was in ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø, with some exceptions for temporary training assignments.

A minor child's resident status ends if the military parent is reassigned outside ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø under Permanent Change of Station Orders, unless they graduate from a ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø high school and enroll full-time at a higher education institution in ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø in the fall after graduation. Summer enrollment is not required to maintain residency status.

Spouse or Child of Military Personnel

The spouse or child of a service member on extended active duty may also qualify for resident status at the University of ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø while their military spouse or parent is stationed in ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø. This status does not apply to temporary training assignments that occur while en route from ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø.

• A minor child’s resident status will terminate if the military parent is reassigned under Permanent Change of Station Orders to a location outside ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø, except for temporary training assignments.
• However, if a child of a service member qualifies for ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø residency and completes their senior year of high school in ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø, they can maintain their resident status by enrolling full-time at the University of ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø immediately after graduation, as long as they remain in good standing. Summer enrollment is not necessary to keep this status.

If a military member dies, their spouse or child may pay resident tuition fees if they establish residency in ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø. If a military member is stationed outside of ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø and their spouse or child establishes residency and registers at a ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø institution, they may pay in-state tuition regardless of how long they have resided in ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø.

If a service member is stationed outside ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø, but their spouse or child establishes residency and registers at the University of ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø, they may pay the same tuition and fees as ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø residents, regardless of how long they have lived in the state.

A military member or their child or spouse who qualifies for in-state tuition while enrolled in a degree or certificate program can continue to pay the resident rate in subsequent semesters as long as they remain continuously enrolled. A student may withdraw or not re-enroll for up to one semester without losing their resident status, provided they have documentation from a physician confirming a medical condition requiring this action. Enrollment in summer sessions is not necessary to maintain continuous enrollment. The eligibility for in-state tuition does not end if the individual is no longer active duty or is the child or spouse of an active duty member.

Certification of Residence of Military Personnel

Active-duty military personnel stationed in ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø who wish to take advantage of these provisions must submit a certificate from their military organization. This certificate must include:

• the military member's name
• the dependent's name (if applicable)
• the organization’s name and address
• confirmation that the military member will be on active duty in ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø on the registration date at the University
• assurance that the member is not on transfer orders
• and the signature of a commanding officer, adjutant, or personnel officer, including their rank and title.

This certificate must be presented to the University of ÂÌÆÞÉçÇø Registrar each semester within 10 days prior to registration for the provisions to be effective.