<p>Q. I moved to Texas from Iowa 15 months ago. I came here to go to work, but enrolled in college almost immediately. When I enrolled, the college classified me as a nonresident. Ive been working full time and going to school full time for the 12 months. Can I be reclassified as a Texas resident?</p>
<p>A. Maybe. Employment while enrolled in college during a 12-month period can be a basis of reclassification as a resident at the end of that period if you can also provide the college with other evidence that convinces them that you have made Texas your permanent home.</p>
<p>Q. I was a nonresident when I enrolled in college last Fall. Will the college automatically review my file after the 12 months are up to see if Im now a resident?</p>
<p>A. No. If you were classified as a nonresident student, the college will continue to classify you as a nonresident until you apply in writing to have your status changed and provide the college proof that you have established a domicile in Texas (i.e. made Texas your permanent home). Application should be submitted to the college well ahead of the official census date for the term in which you wish to be classified as a Texas resident in order for the college to have sufficient time to reach their conclusions.</p>
<p>Q. If I enroll in college as a full-time nonresident and am also employed, after 12 months would I be considered a Texas resident?</p>
<p>A. Possibly. Employment while enrolled in college during a 12-month period can be a basis for reclassification as a Texas resident at the end of that period if you can provide your college with other evidence that you have made efforts to make Texas your permanent home. Other evidence can include: leasing or purchasing a primary residence for a 12-month period, having banking accounts in Texas, filing a will in Texas, being registeed to vote in Texas for 12 months, etc. Please note, current rules/law do not indicate either the number of hours you can enroll in college or the number of hours you must work. Residency is based on your meeting durational requirements, proving gainful employment, and proving establishment of domicile.</p>
<p>From College for Texans: College</a> for Texans - Residency</p>