<p>One thing about trying to claim residency is the schools DO check where your high school records come from - where did you graduate from high school??? AND where you have filed your tax returns - they can actually go back 2 years!!! - so unless the state has a very lenient policy - which is VERY rare - it is very very difficult to claim residency for school purposes. If you are trying to do this and get audited by the school - and it does happen - you could actually have your acceptance rescinded altogether and be out in the cold - have seen that happen also - not fun at all.</p>
<p>And yes - I agree - lying is lying - no matter how it may be disguised.</p>
<p>There is one thing that makes a different situation - in New England and in other parts of the country - if your state college system does NOT offer your major - you may be able to attend another state's college system at in-state tuition or at a special rate for this situation.</p>