<p>I took a year off after I received my BA, and I've just begun applying to grad schools. The program I'm interested in is offered at my alma mater, so I'm applying there as well. Is there a chance (if I get accepted) that I'll be offered in-state tuition? Can I request it? Or can I apply for in-state tuition after a year? The degree only takes 1-1.5 years, but the cost is pricey.</p>
<p>I haven't been living in the state the university is located in.</p>
<p>You’re not going to be classified as a resident. Nor will you be able to claim residency in that state after you enroll, absent unusual circumstances.</p>
<p>You would need to move to that state a year before applying.</p>
<p>Also, if you receive an assistantship, some universities will waive OOS tuition for funded students.</p>
<p>You won’t be classified as a resident now.</p>
<p>However, some graduate schools <em>do</em> allow their graduate students to be classified as residents after their first year, provided they live in the state over the summer. I know that at least one of the UCs (Berkeley or UCLA, possibly both) does this. This is going to vary from university to university, so the best thing to do is check their residency sheet and as someone in the financial aid office.</p>
<p>It depends on the school and the state. I moved to Illinois a month before I started my grad program, and was a resident two years later. There were specific criteria and if you meet them, you become a resident - but the criteria are not easy to meet for most grad students. My key was buying a house in the state - that pretty much made it a lock.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone! Sort of a shame I can’t claim residency, but that’s what I expected.</p>
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This was true for my daughter, an OOS student who qualified for in-state tuition rates as well as a stipend when she did a graduate assistantship at W&M. OP, have you looked into the possibility of an assistantship?</p>
<p>I haven’t submitted my application yet (deadline July 1st) but I think all the assistantships will be taken considering they are awarded on first come, first serve basis. I’m still going to try to get one, because its something I’ve looked into for a while.</p>