Can i still get in-state tutition???

[jaidacarndt]

So currently im a junior and i live in texas with my dad and step-mom and ive lived here since 6th grade and my dream college is Texas A&M University but due to unfortunate circumstances my parents are sending me to my biological mother in washington for my senior year but im worried about having to pay put-of-state tuition, but since my dad still lives here in texas and hes my parent will i still have to pay out of state tuition if i come back and live with him the summer before i start college?

[Erin_s_Dad]

Look here: https://registrar.tamu.edu/Catalogs,-Policies-Procedures/State-Policies/Residency/Establishing-Residency#1-DependentIndividuals

The residency for tuition purposes of a student who is not independent is based upon that of the parent or court-appointed legal guardian who claims that student as a dependent for federal income tax purposes or provides more than half that student’s financial support, regardless of the length of time the student has resided in Texas. If the parent or court-appointed legal guardian of a dependent student meets the criteria of having established residency for tuition purposes, the dependent student is eligible to pay resident tuition. Parents and legal guardians qualify for Texas Residency by following the same criteria as independent individuals listed above.

Students are not able to obtain residency through family members, sponsors, or individuals who are not their biological or adoptive parent, or court-appointed legal guardian, even if that person claims them on taxes or provides the majority of their financial need.

So it looks pretty likely. But your father would have to declare you as his dependent or supply >50% of your support.

[Limelight2721]

Contact the college admissions office and provide them with all of the information on your situation. They are very helpful.