<p>My dad lives in VA and UVA is my top choice as a soon-to-be senior. I know that my dad is in charge of my taxes but I was wondering what other requirements there were for applying in-state. It's such a better deal with the 50% cost and 300% (maybe?) easier admissions.
I guess my biggest worry is what he has to contribute, if any at all, because my older sister is not getting help from him.
Anyone know about this part of UVA admissions?</p>
<p>If you are talking about financial costs, they are totally unrelated to admissions.
You get your financial packet way after you have been accepted from UVA.</p>
<p>Admissions: Wonderful essays, decent/high SAT Scores, and top of the notch GPA with extracurricular activities is just fine ^^</p>
<p>No, my question is how, during the application process, I will be/get placed in the group of in-state applications.</p>
<p>You need to call them to confirm, I always thought it was your state of residency so if your from MA then you'd be OSS even if your dad lives here. Maybe someone on here knows for sure or you could call admissions and ask them.</p>
<p>My understanding is this:
If you are classified as a dependent on your dad's tax return, then his state of residency is yours too, regardless of where you are going to school.
From what you described, I guess that your dad lives in VA so I assume that he is a VA resident paying VA taxes, then you should be classified as a VA resident too. Please check with the school but I am pretty sure that this is correct. Hope it helps.</p>
<p>Sidenote.</p>
<p>If your parents don't live in the same state, ie: one in VA, one in MD, you may only claim one of them as your dependent.
You can't get in-state tuition/admission for VA and MD.</p>
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<p>I think you mean only one of them can claim the poster as a dependent, usually this is the one you are living with. Basically, you need to call the admissions office and find out, but I don't think you'd be considered in-state.</p>
<p>Yes, that's what i mean.</p>
<p>Hey I am international student living in VA and I would qualify for in-state tuition. So will my admission to UVA be as easy as other in-sate applicants ?</p>
<p>yes (10 char)</p>
<p>On the UVa website.</p>
<p>"Q: If my parents are divorced am I eligible for in-state educational privileges if I live outside of Virginia and my non-custodial parent lives in Virginia?
A: Yes, if the non-custodial parent contributes substantially to your support and is domiciled in Virginia."</p>
<p>Substantial finacial support is defined as more than 50%.</p>
<p>You may need to contact the admissions office to find out if you need documentation of support.</p>
<p>Your residency is established by things like: where you are permanently domiciled, where you are registered to vote, the address you list on your driver's license and where you pay taxes on personal income.<br>
But before you get all depressed -- there's always the fine print. You can file for in-state admission and tuition if your dad is a Virginia resident. If your parents are divorced and your non-custodial parent gives substantial support and is a Virginia resident, you can apply as in state.<br>
Remember, your dad must be a Virginia resident. If he is in the military and is a legal resident of another state, then you cannot be a Virginia resident.
The is a specific part of the application that for in state priviledges. It has a deadline.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone. It's definitely a tricky situation so I'll make sure to contact admissions soon.</p>
<p>And make sure your dad hasn't done something like register to vote in another state, or pay taxes to another state. (I only saw that your dad 'lives' in VA, so yeah.)</p>
<p>Melli, he is a resident of VA paying taxes to VA and filing my own taxes. He, legally, pays child support as well. Side note, one of my main concerns is whether he would have to contribute to the tuition as well because he did not do so for my older sister. He might for me though because it is so near to his home and he would get to see me but if that is true, I would like to get working on him now so that I know i will remain an IS applicant throughout.</p>
<p>This is a specific question that should be addressed to the office of admissions. No one here can give you a definitive answer. Here's a link that may help:</p>