Establishing In-State Residency

<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I've been accepted to Wisconsin as an in-state resident. My parents have been residents for a few years. I understand that since I graduated high school and they are residents I'm an in-state student by default.</p>

<p>If my parents move away from Wisconsin while I'm attending Wisconsin, will I lose my in-state status for tuition purposes?</p>

<p>Does anyone have any experience with this sort of thing?</p>

<p>If I am supposed to lose my in-state status, is it likely that the university will find out and notify me or am I supposed to report it?</p>

<p>Any help or info would be great,</p>

<p>thanks,
omacisback.</p>

<p>It’s right on the website, FAQ #10:</p>

<p>[Residence</a> Frequently Asked Questions | Office of the Registrar | University of Wisconsin?Madison](<a href=“http://registrar.wisc.edu/residence_frequently_asked_questions.htm#]Residence”>http://registrar.wisc.edu/residence_frequently_asked_questions.htm#)</p>

<p>Thanks for your quick response, that’s exactly what I was looking for.</p>

<p>OP,</p>

<p>if you are referring to Madison-Wisconsin, below my info from the web-site. My understanding they only classify you when you apply and classification stays with you until you graduate:</p>

<p>From FAQ:</p>

<p>If you are a minor and your parents move out of the state during the 12 months prior to your enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Madison, you will be classified as a nonresident unless you have lived in Wisconsin during a substantial portion of your life and for the full year before enrollment. If your parents move out of the state, you are 18 or older, and you are living in the state of Wisconsin and maintaining your legal ties, you can retain your resident status for tuition purposes in your own right.</p>

<p>If you are 18 or older and move out of the state with your parents, you generally will be considered a nonresident.</p>

<p>If you are enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Madison and you are in such a situation, come to the Office of the Registrar, Tuition residence section, 333 East Campus Mall #10301 and ask to file an affidavit declaring your intent to retain Wisconsin residence. This documentation will be placed in your permanent file.</p>