<p>I'd like to know if i'd be considered as instate when applying. I currently live abroad but my family previously lived in Virginia (my dad's lived there for 30+ years before moving abroad). Is there any chance that i'd be considered as in state during the application process or would i be considered as OOS applicant? </p>
<p>-If i attend a university in VA for the first year, will i be eligible for instate fees considering i’ve lived there previously (13 years ago to be specific)? </p>
<p>No you must currently live in VA when applying to get the in state rate.</p>
<p>@hazelorb So, your saying you only get in state fees eligibility if i live in VA before applying? Why wouldn’t i qualify for it after a year (as in from Sophomore year onwards)? </p>
<p>For a family that moves into Virginia, my impression is that there is a waiting period before they may be eligible for in-state tuition. Here’s the official website with the details:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.schev.edu/students/vadomicile.asp”>http://www.schev.edu/students/vadomicile.asp</a></p>
<p>They make it hard to claim Va. residency, because so many college students otherwise would play games to get it.</p>
<p>Virginia only counts your primary residence (not your college dorm room) when determining in state privileges. Unless your parents move back to VA and start paying taxes etc then they make you pay OOS.</p>
<p>From my understanding, living in Charlottesville (even for a year) doesn’t determine whether you’re in-state or not. If you’re dependent, your parent should pay VA taxes and if you’re independent, you should pay VA taxes.</p>
<p>@Charliesch According to the link you posted i might be eligible because my family has the following: (Domiciliary Intent)</p>
<p>-Ownership of real property
-Driver’s license (my dad)
-Voter registration and actual voting </p>
<p>And there is a high chance of my family moving back to Virginia if I get into a good university in Virginia/DC. I’m not sure if my dad currently pays state taxes but the fact that my dad was able to renew his virginia driver license a couple of years ago might prove he does? </p>
<p>Pink - I’d try to do anything you can to show intent to treat Va. as your US home. For instance, if you are over 18, I’d try to register to vote in Va. and get a Va. driver’s license. A large number of Va. residents do work overseas, because of military and governmental assignments, etc.</p>
<p>This shows the benefit of actually reading the official website info, which has more nuances than anyone can communicate here.</p>