<p>@Torveaux
That’s a funny one, but for green card reasons (my parents are waiting for me to turn 21 so they can get it), I can’t do that.
To be honest, I am not that desperate to go to UT. I’d rather go to schools where FA is much better.</p>
<p>On the other hand, (and I know it sounds crazy), what if I start an LLC?
I was going to start a similar project after my college education.</p>
<p>Look at trinity college in San Antonio. Maybe you would get enough aid to attend there.</p>
<p>Yeah, I was thinking of applying there and to Rice as well. The latter is a very long shot, though.</p>
<p>So I just called UT and this is what the residency officer told me:
- The only way that I can qualify for in-state tuition is through the independent tax-filer method. I could technically file my own taxes with 0 income.
- UT does not care how much money I earn or if I can cover all of my expenses of my own. Only my presence in the state matters.
- I still need to get a job, working for at least 20 hours per week or more, for 12 consecutive months to show proof of residency. (Or I could own and operate an LLC… but it’s better to show proof of employment.)
- It DOES NOT matter where my parents live. Their status is irrelevant for me to qualify for in-state tuition
- For state grants and scholarship aid, it doesn’t matter if my parents are in Mexico, either. All that matters is that I,and only I, am considered in-state.
- While not required, having a driver’s license and voting in the state will be a tip to my favor.</p>
<p>How’s that, CC?</p>
<p>Good job collecting info. It sounds like you can include UT in your applications. And it also sounds like you have a variety of other schools you are considering as well. Good luck to you!!</p>
<p>@thumper1
Thanks!
Going to college is a super important priority for me, especially because I want to be an engineer. That is one of the reasons I really like UT, apart from those I stated before (weather, location, etc.).</p>
<p>I’m glad you called the residency office. I found them to be very helpful. They didn’t mind telling me exactly what we needed to do! As long as you follow the rules, you’re good! You’re not gaming the system.</p>
Hi all
I’m from Illinois and plan on attending UT next year. I have an existing business I ran all of my senior year; I was wondering if I moved it to Texas and ran it there if I would qualify for in-state the following years? Does anyone have any experience with this? Any advice greatly appreciated!
Anish…do,you and your parents plan to move to Texas 12 months prior to your start of college? If not…you are going to have quite the time establishing residency there. It’s not about where your business is. It’s about your domicile…and yours is in Illinois.
@thumper1 I don’t plan on moving to Texas, but from what I read:
As long as my business is registered in Texas, generates revenue and I actively participate, I can earn in-state
Am I interpreting this law correctly?
No, you’re skipping the first and most important line: live in Texas for 12 consecutive months.
and that’s 12 months without being registered full time at any college.
Sorry, but you need to reside there…not just have a business there.
And really Anish, you would get more answers if you started your own thread rather than high jacking another one.
For what it’s worth, I was able to appeal for residency at Texas, and it was accepted.
A&M and UT Dallas were less forgiving.
However, I’m not attending UT (or a Texas public), so I went back with my parents.
It’s nice to have an update on how the appeal worked out.
I’ll close this thread now so new questions start in their own thread.