I heard from a friend that somehow someone who lives out of state can get in state tuition at a state university. My friend’s brother goes to UT-Austin, but lives in Jersey, and gets in state tuition starting his sophomore year. Can someone explain if this is true, and if not or it is, explain the path one would take to get in state tuition when you live out of state.
This would impact my college list significantly if possible.
How does this freshman at UT know that he’ll get instate tuition for his sophomore year? Maybe he’s just hopeful.
It’s really hard to get instate tuition at many/most OOS schools.
That said, some Texas schools will give you instate rates IF you get a scholarship.
I learned about this recently and apparently it is doable but it sounds complicated and involved the student purchasing property in Texas in their name.
Are you a senior? Have you already applied to UT?
What he did was do something with opening his own business or something like that. Apparently this gives you in state tuition, but I want to verify this. Also, if it is true, please let me know the process.
Each state (and possibly each state university) has its own rules on acquiring state residency. You may want to start reading the relevant web sites, such as https://admissions.utexas.edu/residency .
OP, see how ucbalumnus went right for the source? That’s what you do, as best you can, not go on half hearsay. Another of your threads notes some fiercely competitive colleges. You will need to be on your game for those, too. Know what they look for, what they say, not just stats, and how you present it.
Hey lookingforward, I was asking a question, no big deal. Not necessary to call me out and refer to it as hearsay.
I think it is likely to be hearsay. There are some states where you can move there for college and then become eligible for in-state tuition, like maybe Utah or Idaho.
OP, I think @lookingforward 's point was that you are asking specifics on here to “verify” and explain to you a specific “process”… best way to get that information is from the source.
@kobeman2000 If you look at that link for UTexas
Your parents can’t claim you on their taxes. You must be independent for tax purposes.
You have to live in Texas for 12 months FIRST
Establish a domicile for 12 months in Texas (not a dorm).
You have to show “gainful employment” and they don’t count “student jobs” (probably means typical part-time low wage jobs).
Yes, you can establish a business, BUT obviously it has to show real income…income that is supporting you and you pay taxes on.
Many other states have stronger rules.
Thanks to all!
It’s possible in Missouri and Utah.
For Texas, follow the process above.
In some states, you have to move, live and work on your own for a year, not taking any college class, first.
Finally in other states, such as California, even if you do that, no, you’ll never be instate till you’re 24.
It’s just a life lesson to learn to look for the reliable info, before asking.
And whenever kids aim high for colleges, they also need to learn to reach for the right info, not assume based on what they heard or think. Those adcoms will filter for that sort of thinking.
So, whether or not you ever qualify for a discount at Austin, try to ensure you have the right picture of what your other colleges look for.
University of Maine has had declining enrolments for a decade. They will now match the in-state tuition rate for students coming from other states in the Northeast.
Colleges like UT Austin, Michigan, Berkeley etc. are not desperate to attract OOS applicants (unless they are full pay).
From your other threads, we can see that you have bigger problems… Parents have a high income, huge debt, and can’t pay much.
You need a totally new list. You need to focus on schools that will give you HUGE merit (more than free tuition), so that you will be able to afford your schools.