<p>I was recently accepted to UVA and was wondering if non-Virginians gain residency after living in Virginia for a certain length of time? I live in WA State and, of course, I'd like to be able to pay in-state tuition after my freshman year or so :)</p>
<p>No. The regulations are very tight. </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.schev.edu/students/vadomicile.asp[/url]”>http://www.schev.edu/students/vadomicile.asp</a></p>
<p>Note where it talks about continuous residence, as well as dependent vs independent students. </p>
<p>Use the search feature on this forum and you’ll see many threads related to this.</p>
<p>Great information, thank you very much!</p>
<p>Even if your whole family moves to Va., there is a waiting period for residency.</p>
<p>Hey so what happens if you claim to be an independant student? If you say that you’re just not living with them anymore and that you’ve grown up. How could they prove you wrong</p>
<p>You would have to prove:
you are paying for UVA on your own
you are paying for your living expenses during the summers on your own
you are filing your own taxes and your parents are not claiming you as a dependent
etc</p>
<p>@madara - UVa is well known for its very strong honor code. Lying, even on your financial aid forms, is not an attitude to be entering the university with. I’m not trying to be rude, I’m trying to be honest. It’s not just a piece of paper you sign at convocation and forget about, it is part of UVa’s culture. Please think carefully how you feel about living in this type of community. People are comfortable in different university environments, and there are a lot to chose from. That’s not right or wrong, that’s just a better fit.</p>
<p>We are from out of state and son was accepted EA to UVa. Visited twice. LOVED it. But, our EFC is high (we are not affluent by any means, just have lived a conservative financial life and saved with discipline). We did investigate the possibility of son changing residency after freshman year (The student panel mentioned this was an option at Days on the Lawn), but we decided it was not a viable or ethical option. So, son had to let the UVa dream go. But as in most things in life, he is finding and pursuing other dreams. My son wisely reminded us that “some things happen for a reason.” Good luck to you, we feel your pain with OOS tuition!</p>
<p>@Blueiguana
of course I wouldn’t lie, its just that id try to get independent and if they accepted it, then thatd be ok, and if they didn’t id have to stay dependent. If I could just show them that my parents dont claim me as a dependent anymore then thatd be cool, burk wouldn’t tell them something untrue.
@Spacecoastmom
wow so he was accepted but I wonder why they wrote your efc was High, I mean I heard that UVA fully meets your need so if you’re accepted they should be able to help you pay, so that’s strange. I’m still waiting for my financial package (they recently asked for additional info) so I hope they can give me something good because its like my only option</p>
<p>@madara - I sincerely apologize that I misunderstood the intent of your post. Usually when someone uses a phrase such as “how can they prove you wrong” they are looking to circumnavigate a policy to their benefit. Hazel points out some of the things that would be necessary to prove status as an independent student, as well as the link to Va regulations in the first post. As you can see it’s not just a matter of your parents not claiming you on taxes, it’s a matter of who is providing your support (tuition/room/board, summer expenses since your residence must now be continuous, etc).</p>
<p>UVa does meet 100% of “demonstrated need”. This is calculated according to the university and uses the profile. It is not based on the families EFC. Simply put, what the family feels they can pay, what their EFC is, and what UVa calculates as demonstrated need and will award can sometimes all be very different.</p>
<p>Thanks, everyone, for your input and words of wisdom!
I sympathize with anyone whose demonstrated need was not fully covered. The same happened for me to some other schools, but fortunately UVA gave me a nice aid package. Good luck to all!</p>
<p>@blueiguana oh its no problem at all 
Yeah ill have to check out the rules in detail. If I can legally become independent then that’s good but if I cant then I guess that’s no problem.
Thanks mdemo7</p>
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UVa meets 100% of demonstrated need. “Demonstrated need” is determined by the financial aid forms and the packaging process. Some people believe they have more need than the forms say they have.</p>
<p>Thought you submit similar information to different schools, there are differences in processing that could result in different amounts.</p>