<p>Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone knows when I should start applying for residency in Washington. It would also be helpful if you could tell me step by step directions on how to attain Washington residency. Thanks.</p>
<p>The UW has a webpage that addresses your question:</p>
<p>[UW</a> Residency - Understanding Washington State Residency](<a href=“Residency for Tuition Purposes - Office of the University Registrar”>Residency for Tuition Purposes - Office of the University Registrar)</p>
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<p>This is state law, not just a school policy.</p>
<p>I don’t have any more information.</p>
<p>[UW</a> Residency - Establishing A Bona Fide Domicile](<a href=“Residency Requirements (Non-affidavit) - Office of the University Registrar”>Residency Requirements (Non-affidavit) - Office of the University Registrar)</p>
<p>So I would have to meet ALL 4 of those requirements?! :(</p>
<p>Yes. It’s not supposed to be easy.</p>
<p>But according to the Washington State Department of Licensing, you can establish residency if you:
* Arrive in Washington and begin establishing a home in the state.
* Register to vote.
* Receive state benefits.
* Apply for any state license.
* Seek in-state tuition fees.</p>
<p>Here’s the link.</p>
<p>[WA</a> State Licensing: Moving? Get WA license](<a href=“http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/moving.html]WA”>Moving to Washington: Get a driver license | Washington State Department of Licensing)</p>
<p>Apples and oranges. Different standards for different purposes.</p>
<p>yer we oos students dont get a break :(</p>
<p>The residency idea is that the people who have paid taxes in the state that have supported the public university get a break on tuition. It’s the same everywhere. Some states, including Washington, have agreements with neighboring states that some students in certain majors can pay in-state tuition, but it is pretty limited and I don’t think that California is one of the states with an agreement with Washington.</p>
<p>:(</p>
<p>That sucks. So there’s no easier way? Can’t I just get a driver’s license? Or can I just use another address that’s in Washington?</p>
<p>nope. get ready to pay the big bucks.</p>
<p>You are still welcome to get a DL. It makes getting tickets much simpler.</p>