Would this count as state residency?

Applying to College
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<p>If someone orignally from North Dakota lived in Vancouver, WA for a year (for non-school purposes) but worked in Portland, OR (which is directly across the river), would they be considered a WA resident? Assuming they got the WA driver's license, registered to vote there, etc.</p>

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<p>Probably, but residency for the purpose of paying in-state tuition may have different standards than residency for the purpose of paying taxes. You have to check this out with the colleges.</p>

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<p>If you’re not taking taking more than 6 credits/qt, working in OR doesn’t appear to be a problem, see #3:</p>

<p>[UW</a> Residency - Establishing A Bona Fide Domicile](<a href=“Residency Requirements (Non-affidavit) - Office of the University Registrar”>Residency Requirements (Non-affidavit) - Office of the University Registrar)</p>

<p>However, #4 of the WA residency requirements could be difficult:</p>

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