<p>in-state (for tuition purpose) = where your parents pay taxes. The definition varies depending on state but it has nothing to do with where you are. In addition, typically, you can’t be counted in-state if you moved to a state for education. Check the policy in Connecticut since indeed graduating from high school may qualify you but only a handful of states do that.
Where do your parents pay taxes? That’s the state you’re sure to be in-state for.
Have you run the Net Price Calculators and what do your parents think about the results?</p>