<p>I'm sure this is an incredibly stupid question, but here goes anyways. I've lived in Virginia for about 12 years. I'm currently going to college in New York City (2nd semester here). However, I'm considering attempting to transfer to a Virginia state school. I'm assuming I still qualify for in-state tuition/admission, right? Any help would be appreciated (and forgive my ignorance).</p>
<p>It depends. Is your parent’s address in Virginia your registered address, or do you live in an off-campus apartment in NY?</p>
<p>You need to look up the residency requirements of the colleges that you’re considering.</p>
<p>The college rents out apartments in nearby buildings, but it still counts as student housing. I’m assuming I’m still registered under my parents address in Virginia.</p>
<p>[Virginia</a> Domicile, Undergraduate Admission, U.Va.](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/status.html]Virginia”>http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/status.html)</p>
<p>I don’t know if this matters, because I’ve never looked into this, but…where do you live in the summer months? (Or, do you go to school year round?)</p>
<p>If your permanent address is still Virginia, there shouldn’t be a problem. Issues normally arise when you switch your permanent address. If you’re a full time student, it doesn’t matter where you attend school. If you’re still a dependent of your parents (which you normally are, or should be, as a full time student), and the permanent address is still Virginia (your Drivers license, etc. is still Virginia), you’re a Virginia resident.</p>
<p>^Agree it only makes sense, since we spend so much time telling students that they can’t establish residency in a state because they’re attending college there.</p>
<p>Also agree, if your parents are still in VA, you’re a resident.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone! That takes a load off of my mind.</p>