Can I be classified as a Michigan resident?

[abcd1717]

<p>I'm going to be an international applicant next year - I'm not a citizen nor am I a permanent resident, but we technically do have a status here (came on a visa). We've lived here for 8 years and paid Michigan taxes during the whole time. Would I still have to pay the OOS tuition or can I qualify for the in-state tuition?</p>

[swimcatsmom]

<p>If you are not a US citizen or an eligible permanent resident, you will probably not qualify for in-state tuition. Check with the school to be sure, but that is usually the case.</p>

<p>from <a href=“http://www.ro.umich.edu/resreg.php[/url]”>http://www.ro.umich.edu/resreg.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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1. Immigrants and Aliens</p>

<p>You must be entitled to reside permanently in the United States to be eligible for resident classification at the University. However, like U.S. citizens, you must also show you have established a Michigan domicile as defined in these Guidelines. The Residency Classification Office will review Applications for Resident Classification if you are in one of the following immigrant categories. You must provide official documentation showing your status.</p>

<pre><code>* Permanent Resident Aliens (Must be fully processed and approved and possess Permanent Resident Alien card or stamp in a passport verifying final approval by filing deadline for applicable term.)

• Refugees (I-94 card or passport must designate “Refugee”.)
• Asylees (I-94 card or passport must designate “Asylee”.)
• A, E, G and I visa holders (Exception: Dependent children who hold an E visa are not eligible to be considered for resident classification.)
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<p>*Please note that individuals holding temporary visas, such as, but not limited to, F, H, J, K, L, Parolee, TN, TD, etc., are not eligible for resident classification at the University of Michigan regardless of their other circumstances.

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[abcd1717]

<p>Isn’t the reason they look for that is because they think you don’t pay taxes otherwise? Since they’re public universities, they’re funded by taxes, which we have been paying for quite some time now…plus, my high school diploma would be from a Michigan high school. Wouldn’t that play a role?</p>

[swimcatsmom]

<p>Not according to their rules for residency as posted above. It is pretty much the norm for most State Us that a non citizen/permanent resident is considered an international student and not eligible for instate tuition. </p>

<p>Check with the school if you want a definite answer. Good luck.</p>

[thumper1]

<p>Also…I don’t think UMich gives financial aid to international students…something to consider…and since you don’t have permanent residency, you would not be eligible for any U.S. federally funded aid.</p>

[abcd1717]

<p>I wasn’t too interested in UMich…what about MSU? Are they basically the same? I looked at their residency requirements page and I got a little lost…</p>

[Erin_s_Dad]

<p>Michigan State has virtually the same statement about non-US citizens as UMich:
[MSU</a> RO: Out-Of-State Tuition Regulations](<a href=“MSU RO: Error 404: Web Page Not Found”>MSU RO: Regulations for Qualifying for In-State Tuition)

NON-U.S. CITIZENS
Among non-U.S. citizens, only persons who are entitled to reside permanently in the United States are eligible for in-state status classification at the University. These individuals, like U.S. citizens, must still prove that they have established a Michigan domicile as defined in these Regulations. In other words, having the privilege of remaining permanently in the United States is a necessary, but not a sufficient, condition to obtaining in-state classification at the University. At present, non-citizens who are entitled to reside permanently in the United States include:</p>

<pre><code>Permanent Resident Aliens: must be fully processed and possess Permanent Resident Alien card or stamp in passport verifying final approval by filing deadline for applicable term.
Refugees: I-94 card must designate “Refugee.”
A, E (primary), G and I Visa holders: Based upon current law, these non-immigrant visa classifications are the only ones that permit the visa holder to establish a domicile in the United States. The Registrar shall update this list as changes occur in applicable law.

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<p>How could you get lost in that?</p>