<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>
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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</p>
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Q. My parents live in a state other than Texas and they are claiming me as a dependent on taxes, can I establish residency?
A. If your parents claim you and they live in another state, you are not eligibile to establish residency while being claimed as a dependent. Students over the age of 18 whose parents do not claim them as a dependent on their tax return can establish residency as an independent student (see first FAQ question for information on how to establish residency).