<p>I have a simple question.. So if one goes to school out of state and pays higher tuition, is he or she able to pay in-state tuition after the first year once he or she has a residence in the state?</p>
<p>No. For purposes of tuition, going to college in a state doesn't make you in-state... that would defeat the point of in-state tuition. On the other hand, if your family moves to the state while you're a student there, you would become in-state.</p>
<p>Nope. </p>
<p>Obtaining residency isn't as simple as just going to school in the state. When you're in school, your residency still belongs in whatever state your parents live in. To change your residency, you have to actually become a permanent resident, pay state income taxes, etc.</p>
<p>I suppose you could try to do this, but most schools will only give you in-state tuition if you've been a resident for "x" number of years (I think it's usualy two).</p>
<p>To be the devil's advocate here... check the individual state's rules. I was over on the vet forum and several of the states allow you to change residency if you can demonstrate that you are there for more than just educational purposes. One way that some of the students were getting in-state residency is taking a gap year to work full time in the state and then keeping a part time job during the school year. Certainly something to consider if your state doesn't have a great public school or you want to stay in this state after graduation. Although I think you may need to be emancipated first...</p>
<p>Other than that you can marry a resident of that state or have your parents move there.</p>
<p>Yes, curryspice -- for something like that to work, your parents would not be able to claim you on their income taxes anymore.</p>
<p>I'm not sure if I get this. If I live in the state for a year and pay taxes there, I'm still not going to be a resident? My parents live thousands of miles away from me, I support myself and their income and tax status has nothing to do with me.</p>
<p>I'll be transferring out of state this fall and I have 2 years to go for my BA. I'm fine with paying OOS for the first year, but I can't believe that I'd have to pay OOS for the second year as well...</p>
<p>Are you over 21, Anselmo? How long has it been since your parents haven't claimed you on their taxes?<br>
If you are an independent, as you claim, then you do need to check the residency requirements for the state in question. In many states, it is two years of residency before you can claim the in-state benefits.</p>
<p>I am 27 and have lived on my own since I was 19.</p>
<p>Okay, I just saw that Virginia considers somebody who resides in the state at least 183 days a year a resident. That's all I needed to know. :)</p>
<p>I am pretty certain Virginia requires one full year to be a resident for tuition. I lived there and could not take a class for one full year at instate rates--</p>
<p>ANSELMO1 - actually you are in a different catagory than most students for OOS tuition - you would have to immediately (as soon as you go to the other state) register to vote - get a license/auto registration/insurance, et... - job w/that states taxes taken/file tax return - rent/utilities in your name, etc..... in that state for a full year - as you are an independant (no parental involvement at all).</p>
<p>Have you talked to any one at the OOS school about this by chance??</p>
<p>I do know a couple of student who have done this - they are completely independant of their parents to do so tho.</p>
<p>The poster is 27. I thought all rules were different once the student was over 24. Anselmo1, I think you need to speak to someone in the admissions office--not just the receptionist.</p>
<p>However, even years (many) ago, I had to work full-time for a year to get residency status at a public university EVEN THOUGH I WAS MARRIED TO A FACULTY MEMBER! (Sorry about the shouting. I still get annoyed thinking about it.)</p>
<p>Ahh..sorry about the confusion, anselmo. I think most of us had assumed that you were a traditional freshman applicant. </p>
<p>Good luck. :)</p>
<p>The financial aid rules change once the student is 24 or older. Proof of residency may not change (although residency may not necessarily follow the parents anymore).</p>