<p>“Or do you have to live in a certain state for a specific time frame or attend high school there in order to be eligible for resident scholarships?”</p>
<p>That’s correct, you will not be eligible for resident scholarships unless you apply as an in state student. Look at the school website for residency requirements, they vary somewhat, but most require that you demonstrate permanent residence for a year BEFORE applying.</p>
<p>Think about it, if they did what you hoped, there would be no relevance to a scholarship for residents of the state.</p>