Getting In-State Tuition in Macaulay Honors?

[navreddy848]

<p>Hi I am an upcoming senior in high school and have my heart set on Macaulay Honors College. It sounds perfect - a MacBook and free tuition (among a bunch of other perks!) The only down side is that I live in PA, and the free tuition only works if you live in NY. This may sound like a really dumb question, but I'm still going to ask. If I get an apartment in NYC and pay OOS (out of state) tuition my freshman year, will I be able to get IS (in state) tuition for the remaining 3 years as I will be technically be living in NY for over a year, but I'm not sure. It's just I really want to be able to pay off college on my own. I know that Baruch offered OOS students the difference between OOS and IS last year, which is about 5K, which I'm willing to pay, but am not sure if all the CUNY's offer that. If anyone is and OOS is in the Macaulay Program, please please please respond. My stomach is in knots after I found out this news.</p>

[movieslove]

<p>Most school aren’t stupid… they tend to stick with the tution you came in with but idk</p>

[sybbie719]

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If I get an apartment in NYC and pay OOS (out of state) tuition my freshman year, will I be able to get IS (in state) tuition for the remaining 3 years as I will be technically be living in NY for over a year, but I’m not sure.

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<p>No, you cannot as you can only gain entry into Macauley Honors as a first time freshman student. You must meet the requirements when you apply.</p>

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@CUNY

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<p>Generally, a dependent student’s state of residency is considered the same as that of his or her
custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s). The legal residence of a dependent student whose parents
are divorced, separated, or otherwise living apart will be considered New York State if the student
resides for 12 months with the parent who is a New York State resident. </p>

<p>A student claiming independence from his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s) residing out-of-state must present evidence of both financial independence and a legal residence in this State in order to be designated a New York State resident for tuition purposes. </p>

<p>Proof of financial independence must be documented. Factors taken into account in determining financial independence include,
but are not limited to: whether the student is taken as a dependent on parents’ or guardians’ federal
and state income tax returns; whether the student is employed and the amount the student earned relative to expenses; the extent of financial support received by the student from parents or guardians; and other sources of student income. </p>

<p>Students aged 24 and older are considered independent and do not have to document financial independence from their parents</p>

<p><a href=“http://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/informationpage/residency.pdf[/url][/quote]”>http://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/informationpage/residency.pdf

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[stargurl93]

<p>I go to CUNY and I met a student who got accepted into Macaulay Honors and she was from NEw Jersey.</p>

<p>Funny thing about CUNY they change the residency policy a lot. when I started out as a student, it was 6 months.</p>

<p>Anyways, what you need to do is to get an apartment preferably in your name. If not, get an utility bill in your name. Change your bank address to your new apartment in New York. Now here is the most important thing. Get a job in NY.</p>

<p>When your year comes up, as of right now, CUNY will allow any student that is unmarried and under 24 years old and not claim by your parents on their tax return is eligible to pay in state tuition. You have to provide to the school that you work in NY and give a copy of your w2 and tax return. You also have to provide your parents w2 and tax return to show proof that you were not claim by your parents tax return.</p>