Changing your state residency for lower tuition?

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<p>So, my number one college choice is University of Washington.
However 1) They essentially don't give scholarships to out of state students 2) Its a VERY expensive college 3) My parents make too much money for my to get need-base scholarships, but they are not willing to put in over 6K.</p>

<p>So my question is, If I were to scringe up enough scholarship money for the first year's tuition at UW, could I -- during that time -- change my state citizenship and then pay in state tuition/apply for UW's scholarships that are only offered to in state students?</p>

<p>I am determined to get through undergrad school with zero debt, and I need to save as much money as possible for study abroad.
Is it possible for me to get a good financial situation for me at UW? Or should I just stay instate? (And go to the University of Arizona).</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for your input!</p>

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<p>If it was that easy, everyone would do it. Generally you need to live in a state for a year for purposes other than education. Here’s UWs residency page:</p>

<p>[UW</a> Residency - Understanding Washington State Residency](<a href=“Residency for Tuition Purposes - Office of the University Registrar”>Residency for Tuition Purposes - Office of the University Registrar)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the website! I’d been looking for that page.</p>

<p>The website says:
"Essentially, students have 3 options:</p>

<pre><code> * Not attend school for the first year, obtain all of their
legal ties, and be physically present for 12 consecutive months.
* Attend school during their first year, but, only take 6
credits or less each quarter, obtain all of their legal
ties, and be physically present for 12 consecutive months.
* Attend school during their first year, take more than 6
credits, obtain all of their legal ties, be physically
present for 12 consecutive, and work at least 30 hours a
week for however long they are taking more than 6 credits."
</code></pre>

<p>Looking at these, I think either the first of third would be best, because I want to graduate in 4 years. If I did option 1, is it saying that I would enrolled at the UW, but just not taking classes yet? In this scenario, could I still take classes at a community college for gen eds?
The third option: 30 hours a week is 6 hours a day for 5 days. I’m not even sure that is wise or possible to juggle with academics and clubs.</p>

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<li>I have family that I would live with if I stayed in the state for a year prior to starting college.</li>
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<p>Option 1: Means you don’t attend college in WA period. CC is college.</p>

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<p>Option 3: That’s the point, they don’t want students coming to WA with the intent of establishing residency so that they can pay in-state tuition.</p>

<p>Don’t forget #4:</p>

<p>[UW</a> Residency - Establishing A Bona Fide Domicile](<a href=“Residency Requirements (Non-affidavit) - Office of the University Registrar”>Residency Requirements (Non-affidavit) - Office of the University Registrar)</p>

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<p>That means your parents can’t claim you as a dependent those years.</p>

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<p>^ And can’t provide support even if they won’t declare you on their taxes.</p>