<p>^^Yes we’ve known a few young people who have moved to another state, worked for a year or two and returned to college to finish their degrees. In all the cases the kids were at least 24 and had lived for at least a year in that state. All were granted in-state tuition and most considered independent (as they were at least 24). One was younger than 24 so was not considered independent for financial aid but was considered a resident of the state as he’d been there for a couple years. When he turned 24 he was able to file FAFSA as an independent for his senior year.</p>
<p>The key here is that most states will not allow you to go and take classes (as an out of state student) and convert immediately to instate after 12 months. Most will classify you as out of state and you will remain out of state if you start school immediately. Do your research carefully.</p>