<p>Me and a friend of mine both want to go to the same university. If we were both able to live in the state for a year and do the other requirements before going full-time, would it be possible to gain in-state tuition?</p>
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<blockquote> <p>If we were both able to live in the state for a year and do the other requirements before going full-time, would it be possible to gain in-state tuition?>></p> </blockquote>
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<p>In most cases you cannot "gain residency for instate tuition purposes" while attending college (even Community college) in a new state. If that is what you mean by "other requirements" than no.</p>
<p>In most cases, your state of residency will be that of your parents regardless. In most cases, you will also not be able to receive financial support of any kind from Out of State, meaning your parents will not be able to help you out...you will have to work full time and have a lease in your own name, etc.</p>
<p>Reality is that establishing instate residency in MOST states is very difficult to do if your family does NOT live there. It's possible in some places, but not too many. You need to check the requirements in the state in which you plan to move. If you post that here, I'm sure someone will find that info for you...if you can't find it yourself.</p>
<p>It's those "other requirements" that are the killer. Check the website of the university you want to attend and you'll see that it's not easy if your parents don't move there too.</p>
<p>Me and my friend are looking at Arizona State University.</p>
<p>Could I attend part time for one year and then apply next year for full-time instate tuition?</p>
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<blockquote> <p>Could I attend part time for one year and then apply next year for full-time instate tuition?>></p> </blockquote>
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<p>I think the eligibility is clear. You cannot establish residency WHILE you are also attending an institution of higher education. Period.</p>
<p>But I could work there for a year without going to school and then apply the following year for in-state?</p>
<p>I'm sorry for asking these questions but I just wanted to be clear on this. Thanks</p>
<p>Read this information...then call Arizona State and ask them.</p>
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How does a person establish Arizona residency?</p>
<p>To become a resident of Arizona for tuition purposes, three basic requirements must be met:</p>
<p>Twelve Months Continuous Physical Presence
An adult person (18 years or older) person must physically reside in the state for the twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the term for which resident classification is requested.</p>
<p>Intent to Establish a Domicile
Objective evidence of intent to be a resident of Arizona is demonstrated by the absence of ties to the former state of residence for twelve consecutive months. Objective evidence of intent to be a resident of Arizona is further demonstrated by the following:</p>
<p>Date of and state in which Motor Vehicle is registered
Date of and state issuing driver’s license
Employment history, including assured future permanent employment in Arizona
Transfer of major banking services to Arizona
Applications for loans, scholarships, grants-in-aid, or other such assistance
Date and state in which registered to vote
Place of prior attendance in educational institutions, including high schools, and any information held by such schools affecting domicile
Marital status and work record of registrant and spouse
Change in permanent address on all pertinent records
State in which registered with Selective Service
Military records
Ownership of real property
All other material of whatever kind or source which may have a bearing on determining domicile or resident status
Financial Independence
For purposes of residency determination, financial independence means a student’s ability to meet his or her own expenses from self-generated funds under his or her control. A student will generally be considered financially independent if he or she is:</p>
<p>A veteran of the U.S. military, or
Not claimed as an income tax deduction by his or her parents or any other individual for two tax years, and has demonstrated objective evidence of self-support for the two years immediately preceding the semester for which resident classification is requested.
A student must couple his or her physical presence within Arizona with financial independence and objective evidence of intent to make Arizona his or her permanent home.</p>
<p>Note: any act considered inconsistent with becoming an Arizona resident (such as voting, securing or maintaining a driver’s license or automobile registration in another state) will result in a non-resident decision.</p>
<p>Are there any exceptions to these basic requirements?</p>
<p>Yes, there are ten specific exceptions to the twelve months rule which may entitle a person to resident classification if all conditions have been met by the last day of regular registration.</p>
<p>Dependent – A person shall be classified as a resident student if the person can establish that on or before the last day of registration the person is domiciled in this state and the domicile of the person’s parent is in this state, and the parent is entitled to claim the person as an exemption for federal and state tax purposes.
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<p>I emailed them. Thanks thumper1</p>
<p>Monteil...do let us know their response...it could answer this question for others in the future</p>
<p>I will let you guys know.</p>
<p>In order to qualify for residency as an independent student, both of the following guidelines must be met:</p>
<p>1) 12 months continuous presence in the State of Arizona,</p>
<p>2) 12 months intent to establish domicile which includes a change of driver's license, vehicle registration, banking, etc, and 2 years financial independence/self-support. Earnings to demonstrate self support for cost of living plus tuition expenses for 2 tax years must be established and not being claimed on parents' or any one else's taxes to be considered independent.</p>
<p>To show you meet the above guidelines, we ask for a number of things. For the 12 months of physical presence, we need to see 12 months of bank statements or pay stubs. The intent requirement is shown by having your driver's license and vehicle registered with the State of Arizona. This is generally accomplished at the beginning and maintained throughout the 12 months (There is no "grace" period under Arizona motor vehicle law for new residents to do this). Financial Independence is documented by your (for Fall 2009) 2007 and 2008 Federal and Arizona state taxes with W2's and if you are under 26, your parents’ 2007 and 2008 Federal taxes to prove they didn't claim you. We will also look to see that you are not on the parents’ auto and health insurance because the policy allows it.</p>
<p>Any student wanting their residency reviewed must petition for change of residency classification. Petitions for reclassification are accepted from April 01, 2009 through the August registration deadline for Fall 2009 semester reclassifications and November 3, 2008 through the January 23, 2009 registration deadline for Spring 2009 semester reclassifications.</p>
<p>Residency determination can be very complex. If you haven't already done so, please visit our website at Residency</a> for Tuition Purposes | University Student Initiatives for more detailed guidelines. E-mail responses are given to the best of our ability based on limited information and may be subject to change.</p>
<p>University Registrar’s Office</p>
<p>Residency Classification Section</p>
<p>480-965-7712</p>
<p>^Thats what they sent me.</p>
<p>I don't understand these parts.</p>
<p>"Earnings to demonstrate self support for cost of living plus tuition expenses for 2 tax years must be established"</p>
<p>"We will also look to see that you are not on the parents’ auto and health insurance because the policy allows it."</p>
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"Earnings to demonstrate self support for cost of living plus tuition expenses for 2 tax years must be established"</p>
<p>"We will also look to see that you are not on the parents’ auto and health insurance because the policy allows it."
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<p>The first one means that you have to have enough income for TWO years to demonstrate that you were able to be self supporting...including tuition expenses if you had those. In other words...you would need to have earned enough money for TWO YEARS to pay ALL of your own expenses. You would need to pay all your rent, utilities, food, clothing, car expenses, entertainment, health insurance, car insurance EVERYTHING...and your income would have to be enough for this not to be a question.</p>
<p>Second...you cannot be on your parents health or car insurance policies even IF those policies allow you to be. That would not support your claim of independent status from their state of residency.</p>
<p>So basically I would need to live in arizona for two years?</p>
<p>thumper1 you have been a tremendous help to me.</p>
<p>So basically you would have to be totally self supporting for two years.</p>