Divored Parents In-state tuition rules

Parents Forum
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<p>I have one parent living in AZ and one in RI. I have lived in AZ for a while now and go to college here currently. I would like to transfer to school in RI and one of my parents currently lives there now. Can I still get in-state tuition in RI???</p>

<p>I have worked there in the last few summers so I have a RI address and paycheck. My father has lived there many years. So is there some way to get around everything to get in-state tuition in RI???? </p>

<p>Could I put my father on my FAFSA??</p>

<p>Thanks appreciate the input!</p>

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So is there some way to get around everything to get in-state tuition in RI????

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<p>Ask at the college in Rhode Island. But be a little more discreet in the way you put the question! :)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply. Sorry didn't mean to phrase that question so bad, "getting around this" was not my intention. I just meant avoiding a lot of hassle or confusion on my part for figuring this out. </p>

<p>Also I know my father claims me as a dependent on his tax return if that helps me at all. Again Thanks</p>

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<p>The financial aid office for the RI college should have a checklist of factors to determine residency. The UCs used to have a list that said something like "you are a resident if you can say yes to at least five of the following questions: registered to vote in the state, vehicle registered in the state, income tax return filed in the state, etc." It would be helpful for you to get the specific criterion for your intended school. I would think being claimed as a dependent by a resident should be a strong factor.</p>

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<p>I think if you are a dependent- you would be"generally" considered a resident of the state that your parent resides
However- I doubt if you can be considered a resident of two states ( unless you are military dependent)- RI will probably want to know if you are getting instate tuition in AZ.</p>

<p>It is confusing as states have different requirements.
It used to be, that you could move to a state for a year then pay instate tuition- or even if you attended out of state for one year, the next years you were considered a resident.</p>

<p>As far as I know- that was a long time ago & far away
;)</p>

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<p>Each UC has an office that makes the decision about whether a student has in-state tuition privileges. Only that office can give you an AYE or NAY if you have a convoluted fact situation.</p>

<p>I would check to see if the school you are interested in attending has a similar set up.</p>