Just a quick question on residency for college. After my first year of college and I move into my own apartment off campus will I be a resident of the state and be able to get a new drivers license for that state? I’ve heard that if you are going to school full time you can’t become a resident.
Check your school’students website for residency requirements. It is very hard to change residency for tuition purposes. You might be able to get a driver’s license in the state if you are a full time college student, but that won’t make you a resident.
It varies by state & school, I believe. I think your plan would work in Michigan, at least for some colleges.
It wouldn’t qualify you for in-state tuition, but for the purposes of a driver’s license it depends on that state’s procedure for proving residency. Sometimes they ask for your voter registration information (i.e. you have to be registered to vote in that state) or some documentation that you live in that state, such as a utility bill. Think about whether it’s more convenient for you to vote and have a driver’s license from that state. As for whether being in school qualifies you for residency, it really depends on the state.
At most schools, it’s very difficult to get in-state tuition. In Texas, I know it’s difficult but possible. The residency people at UT-Austin were very helpful and happy to answer questions about how to make it work. So I would recommend calling the school directly and asking them.
We were able to get in-state residency for my son. It took months and was tricky, but we did it. Then he had to drop out of school the second week of the next semester due to his mental illness. 
You may be allowed to get a driver’s registration and vote there. However you wouldn’t qualify for instate tuition.
The exceptions are Missouri and Utah that allow students to become residents for tuition purpose.
Some other states Marnie impossible.
What states do your parents live in and do you attend college?
From previous posts you are a Jr. in HS. I would not use this as an affordability strategy in picking a school. Many states have different rules and a lot also require you to be independent as well. Many kids spend freshman year in the dorms and then move into apartments. That does not make them residents in most cases when they are still supported by their parents. Many schools also won’t give you in state status if your change in residency was for tuition purposes. Please make sure you look for schools that are affordable for your entire time there. If it were as easy as living off campus and getting a drivers license, a lot more students would be doing it.
I can’t stress enough make sure your school is affordable for the duration of your education. If money runs out after two years what will you do?