<p>Hi, i'm from arizona so i will be paying out-of-state tuition..</p>
<p>i've been researching about how to become an in-state resident in NYS, and the procedure just seems to be a little vague to me. Is there anybody who has actually succeeded in becoming an in-state resident when they started off as an out-of-state? I'm talking about whether it's acceptable to be a full-time student, etc. etc... </p>
<p>I'd love to hear about some experiences! Thanks.</p>
<p>You have to live in New York at least a year, I think in order to be considered a resident.
But I am not sure what paperwork/forms are required to do so. I mean, if you were considering moving to New York anyway, you might be able to get In State tuition rate after your first year...</p>
<p>The key to residency is becoming a New York State taxpayer. If you pay state taxes, then it's easy to get the taxpayer benefit. There's really nothing vague about the process at all... you'll need to show physical residency in New York for at least thirteen months prior to the start of the semester in which you're looking for in-state tuition, and you'll need to show proof of paying NYS taxes.</p>
<p>It's certainly doable -- if your family is moving to NY, then yes, it's likely that after your first year, you can qualify at the in-state rate. On-campus residency does NOT count as New York State residency; you need to show physical residency at an off-campus address. (You don't specifically have to live off-campus, but whoever's claiming you on their taxes does.)</p>
<p>The details -- and the form -- are available here: Establishing</a> New York Residency - Bursar/Student Accounts - Stony Brook University</p>
<p>Here's the list of details, from that page:</p>
<p>"Proof of a New York State domicile is demonstrated by documents which support an applicant's contention that his or her permanent home is located in New York State. For unemancipated students, the campus shall review documents relating to the parents' or legal guardian's permanent home. Factors relevant to the determination of a New York State domicile include, but are not limited to, the following:</p>
<ol>
<li>Duration of the student's physical presence in New York</li>
<li>State of residency of the student's family (i.e. parents, spouse or children)</li>
<li>New York State voter registration</li>
<li>New York State driver's license or non-driver identification card</li>
<li>New York State motor vehicle registration</li>
<li>Proof of ownership of New York State real property</li>
<li>Residential rental lease for property in New York State</li>
<li>New York State income tax returns</li>
<li>New York State bank accounts</li>
</ol>
<p>An applicant need not submit all of the above documentation in order to demonstrate a New York State domicile, instead the campus should examine the totality of the circumstances in each individual case."</p>
<p>The tax piece is the easiest way. Ultimately, in-state tuition is a benefit for taxpayers, so we need to be sure that we're only giving that benefit to actual taxpaying residents.</p>
<p>Chris</p>