<p>How does one qualify for in-state tuition? For non US citizens/permanent residents, can one qualify for in-state tuition if he/she or the parents have been living in a there for a couple of years?</p>
<p>In state tuition is reserved for the residents of a specific state. There are few exceptions to this rule. For students under the age of 24, your place of residency is where your PARENTS reside, regardless of how you earn your living, whose taxes you are declared on, or where you live. Typically, your family must reside in a state for one year at least prior to enrollment in college to be considered in state residents. However, it would have to be the parents and student residing in the state, not just the student. I'm not sure how this works for those who are not citizens. Perhaps someone with more information can post to this specific question.</p>
<p>It varies by state in terms of how to prove one's domicile and there are special rules for military dependents.</p>
<p>College board guide to state residency. Here you can look up the state and find out the requirements.</p>