<p>Hi guys, i'm thinking of applying to some public colleges in the US. I'm from Lebanon, and I was wondering which states I could become a resident after a certain period of time in the universities dorms? For example, in Texas I need to be "domicile" to be considered a resident after a year. Are there any states where I can achieve residency after only being in the dorms? Btw, I'm a US citizen living abroad. Thanks.</p>
<p>Are you an international? If so, I don’t think you just can move to Texas after high school by yourself and get instate rates. </p>
<p>I’m an international, but i’m a US citizen. I know i can’t get instant rates, but from what i’ve seen it’s usually having to have lived in the state for a year and working or something, what i’m asking is are there any states i get residency in by solely living there for a certain period of time? Edit: willing to pay out of state 1st year</p>
<p>If you are a citizen, then you are NOT an int’l. You are a citizen living abroad.</p>
<p>You will have to look at the rules for the various Texas publics. Some will look at where your parents are living since you are under 24. Who will be supporting you while you are here? Who will be paying those OOS rates? It doesn’t sound like you will be independent - support-wise.</p>
<p>Alrighty, thanks. Does this apply to all states? Also, my friend isn’t a citizen, does the same apply to him?</p>
<p>In the very vast majority of cases, one cannot establish residency for tuition purposes while one is attending college. In addition, for undergrads, the place of residence of the parents is usually considered the place of residence for the student.</p>
<p>There are some community colleges where you might get instate rates, but there is no guarantee that a four year public will extend this to you even if the CC has.</p>
<p>If you currently reside outside of the U.S. It is highly likely that you don’t have instate status for tuition in any state.</p>
<p>Your friend who isn’t a citizen would not have residency in a state either.</p>
<p>Utah is considered an easy place to establish residency.</p>
<p>Missouri is another state where it isn’t too difficult to establish residency.</p>
<p>Alright, thank you for clearing this up for me :)</p>
<p>Your non-citizen friend will likely have a harder time since he won’t have gone to high school in those states. int’l students who get instate rates are usually granted that because they went to high school there.</p>
<p>Pick some schools and look on their websites as to what they require to get residency for instate tuition. They differ from school to school, situation to situation. So you have to look at each school carefully. Some examples of what I am saying are 1) A school could be generous in allowing nonmatriculating students or for certain part time classes, instate tuition but very strict for those in a matriculating status. 2) the same school, different campus can have different rules.</p>
<p>Also enforcement of the rules can differ. Be aware, however, that things are changing FAST, and a school that is lax right now in this regard can tighten up on the spot and they do not tend to grandfather those enrolled.</p>
<p>It is really hard for a student who did NOT go to high school in that state AND is under age 24 to get instate rates. I don’t see how it would be possible for an int’l to do so (the friend).</p>
<p>Maybe the solution is to look at school that will give citizens and non-citizens large merit scholarships for stats…then those awards will cover the OOS part (and sometimes more).</p>
<p>Here is what is required to establish residency in Missouri (from U of Missouri website):</p>
<p><a href=“http://admissions.missouri.edu/costs-and-aid/residency-requirements/documents-and-steps.php”>http://admissions.missouri.edu/costs-and-aid/residency-requirements/documents-and-steps.php</a> </p>
<p>The steps are rigorous, but you CAN establish residency after one year in state as an OOS student if you fulfill all these requirements. Very few states allow you to do this if you moved to the state for your education and your parents don’t live there, but this is one state that does.</p>
<p>In state tuition policy may vary from school to school even within the same State. You should look up the policy of each school you are interested in to see if you will be eligible by residing there for 1 year. Some public schools granted in state tuition to even non-resident (oos) if the student graduated from HS in state. UMich requires 3 years HS before graduation to get in state rate without Michigan resident status.
Note that in state tuition rate may be granted to non in state resident if you fulfill certain criteria. So whether the years in school can be counted for building state residency may be irrelevant.</p>
<p>It is also possible in Texas, but harder than it was even four years ago. My son managed it, then had to withdraw for medical reasons. </p>
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<p>His int’l friend won’t be able to do the above.</p>
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<p>Don’t know if this will be a problem. In many areas, a parent ends up signing the lease because the student doesn’t have the income to demonstrate ability to pay. For example, a landlord may require that the leasee have a monthly income of 4x the monthly rent. </p>
<p>Ooo, so i wouldn’t need to work in missouri as long as i can show them a lease</p>
<p>Your lease would have to be in YOUR name. How do you plan to pay the cost of that lease if you do NOT work?</p>
<p>I think you DO have to work. I think you are req’d to show that you have earned at least $2k during the summer months.</p>
<p>And to get the lease in your name, you would have to show the landlord that you have the earnings to support the lease.,otherwise the lease would be in your parents name, not yours.</p>
<p>Proof of presence in Missouri. You must document that you have resided in Missouri for the 12 immediate past, consecutive months prior to the semester you are seeking Missouri residency. You will pay non-resident fees during these 12 months. To petition for the Fall semester, you must reside in Missouri from August to August; for Spring semester from January to January and for Summer semester from June to June.</p>
<p>Documents required to prove presence:
A. Lease(s) or sublease(s) with your name on it during the summer months when school is not in session
B. Payroll records/paystubs
C. Bank records from May through August showing regular transactions within the state of Missouri</p>
<p>The summer months must be thoroughly documented from at least two independent sources. A lease is NOT sufficient documentation of your presence in Missouri.</p>
<p>On bank records, we look for 2-3 transactions each week during the summer months of May through August to help prove presence in Missouri. If there are days unaccounted for, you may be asked to provide additional documentation to prove presence in Missouri. Parents may be listed on the bank account with their student, however, only the student may use the account to make transactions. The bank account does not need to be located in Missouri but the statements that are submitted must have the student’s name on them. Please mark out account numbers on your bank documents.</p>
<p>You are allowed to leave Missouri for a total of only 14 days from the end of the Spring semester until the beginning of the Fall semester. Travel days to and from your destination count toward the 14 days. Please be aware that if you live near a bordering state, any trips across the state line will count toward the 14 days out of Missouri, regardless of the duration or purpose of the trip. ANY length of time OUT of Missouri will count as one of your allotted 14 days. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule.</p>
<p>You are not required to remain in Missouri during the Thanksgiving, Winter or Spring breaks.
Proof of earning at least $2,000 of taxable earned income in Missouri. At least $2,000 of Missouri taxable income must be earned during the 12-month qualifying period. If you have earned $2,000 prior to the beginning or end of summer, you still must work in Missouri during the entire summer unless you are enrolled in a summer class. If you are enrolled in a summer class, you still must earn $2,000, however you do not need to show paystubs for the time you are enrolled in class. You will be asked to provide documentation of your class dates and meeting times.</p>
<p>Documents required to show earned income:
A. Official payroll records/paystubs</p>
<p>Copy of a Missouri driver’s license. Learn more about Missouri driver’s licenses.</p>
<p>Copy of Missouri voter’s registration verification. Register as a Boone County (Columbia) voter or anywhere else in the state of Missouri.</p>
<p>Copy of page 1 of the previous year’s federal 1040 income tax form. If you were under 21 during any part of the qualifying 12 months, please submit a copy of page 1 of your parent’s federal 1040 income tax form for the previous year showing that you were NOT claimed as a dependent. If you were 21 or older for the entire qualifying 12 months, please submit a copy of page 1 of your federal and Missouri 1040 income tax form for the previous year. Please mark out all social security numbers.
If you are the sole owner of your car, please submit a copy of your Missouri auto registration.
You must present copies of ALL of the below documents for your Residency Petition to be complete:</p>
<p>Residency Petition form
Residency Processing Fee Authorization form
Lease(s) or sublease(s) with your name on it
Official payroll records/paystubs
Bank records from May through August showing regular transactions within the state of Missouri
Copy of your permanent Missouri driver’s license
Copy of your Missouri voter’s registration verification
If you were under 21 during any part of the qualifying 12 months, a copy of page 1 of your parent’s federal 1040 income tax form for the previous year showing you were NOT claimed as a dependent. If you were 21 or older for the entire qualifying 12 months, a copy of page 1 of your federal and Missouri 1040 income tax form for the previous year.
If you are the sole owner of your car, a copy of your Missouri auto registration
Please submit copies of all documentation. We cannot make copies or return any documents to you.</p>
<p>PROCESS FOR APPLYING FOR MISSOURI RESIDENCY</p>
<p>Thanks alot</p>