<p>I was wondering what the siutation is for being considered a resident. For example, I live in Texas but if I went to Penn State could I say I lived with my aunt in Philly after the first year? What if I was living in an apt. outside of the campus or something? I was just wondering, because I always thought if you were non-resident the first year then you're always non-resident.</p>
<p>I believe you'd have to establish residency somehow, maybe get a job and definitely show a place you're living, but I'm sure it could be done.</p>
<p>It is highly unikely you could change your status. If you read the guidelines on the PSU website you must be in the state for 12 months previously to registering for a purpose "other than educational" . They also consider a student under 21 to reside with parents. Most schools have gotten very strict on establishing residency in the last 10 years. Sorry.</p>