<p>So I'm only a sophomore in high school but one of the schools I really want to go to is out of state BUT there's a catch....we live close to the state line AND I cheer in the other state. So I'm close enough to the university but technically I'm out of state. How would you handle this situation tuition wise?? I know that if you want to b considered in state you technically have to live in that state for a year and pay taxes there.Would I really have to pay almost triple to go to the school of my dreams for just a few miles??? What would you recommend????</p>
<p>You would still considered in state for whichever one you hold primary residency in and you currently attend school in. If your parents are willing to move, you could check what the rules are about establishing residency for that particular state. I wouldn’t pay thousands more unless there is a considerable difference in quality. Most likely the quality of the schools are comparable. If you really are dead set about going out of state, look into schools where you might get good merit scholarships or aid that will make up for the difference you would be saving from going to a state school. Triple is alot of money that you can later save for grad schools or even life after graduation</p>
<p>Instate is instate, out of state is oos. It is not about miles, it is about taxes. Some states have reciprocal agreements for tutiion–check on that. There is not just a one year rule. It is often more complicated than that. </p>
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No, it’s about voters. Your parents don’t vote in the neighboring state, so you are irrelevant there.</p>
<p>Check the residency guidelines. If your family moves NOW, you might qualify by matriculation time. It’s not an immutable condition. </p>
<p>Thank you!!! & do you know if NC and SC have like a tuition reciprocity??? I heard about that somewhere where two states have an agreement and they offer a very high discount for students coming from the other state.</p>