How to be considered a resident?

Colleges & Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>I've started freaking out lately because I really don't want to go to the inexpensive school my parents want me to go to. I've already been admitted to one prestigious eastern school and have applied to others, but since I'm not really eligible for financial aid and my parents may not be willing to pay that much money each year (they haven't really decided yet), I feel like I need another option. I know some people in Austin and I really like the city. I was wondering if I moved from out of state to Austin this summer or fall, got an apartment and a job, and then applied for the fall of 2009, would I pay resident tuition rates?</p>

<p>Thanks! Any help is appreciated!</p>

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To qualify as a Texas resident, an individual must reside in Texas for one year and establish a domicile in Texas prior to enrollment. **An applicant or student who is claimed as a dependent on a parent’s most recent federal tax return will be classified based on the parent’s qualifications for residency. **<a href=“emphasis%20added”>/quote</a>
[University</a> of Texas at Austin - Texas Residency](<a href=“Home - University of Texas Admissions”>Home - University of Texas Admissions)</p>

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[University</a> of Texas at Austin - Texas Residency FAQ](<a href=“Home - University of Texas Admissions”>Home - University of Texas Admissions)</p>

<p>Getting a job won’t be enough. You will have to be financially independent of your parents.</p>

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<p>Thanks. I looked around the website but couldn’t find anything. </p>

<p>Hmm… this makes things slightly more difficult.</p>