Would this cause me to (in the future) lose In State Residency?

Applying to College
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<p>Well. I'm not really sure where this should go. but.. This seemed as good a place as any.</p>

<p>Right now I live with my mom and her boyfriend in Indiana. I'm a rising Senior and have lived here since Sophomore year. My dad lives in NC with my little brother (lil brother is just not moving there).
My mom has always been one to move around somewhat frequently, (I've lived in CA--2places, VA--3places, TN-2places, and IN-2places since I was born) and now she is starting Nursing School in the fall, and has considered moving back South after she completes all of that. We are for sure staying right now so I can finish my Senior year, and she won't be finished school until after I start college next year. So it will be sometime after Freshman year that she would be moving.</p>

<p>Now here comes my question... I'm more than likely going to one of Indiana's Public Schools (IU or Ball State are the ones I'm leaning towards). If she moves while I'm still in school am I going to lose my In-State Residency? Because chances are if she moves it will be before I graduate and I know there is no way we could afford OOS at those schools (and, well. I don't think either are worth it for OOS tuition, if thats the case I might as well go to a Private school). </p>

<p>So I wasn't aware of her plans to move after I graduate HS until recently and it's been worrying me. So.. I just was wondering if anyone knew if that would make me lose my In State Residency... </p>

<p>Thanks a ton.. (&& once again... Wasn't really sure where to post it so)</p>

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<p>Try posting this in the Parents forum, but it sounds like you might. I would call the schools and ask them though. That way you get the answer straight from the horse's mouth.</p>

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<p>In most states, the answer is no - if you start as an in-state student, you stay an in-state student. However, this may affect your graduate school admission - you may no longer be considered "in state" after you get your undergraduate degree.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the responses. It makes me feel a lot better..</p>