2006-06-11 08:48:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It depends what state you live in but it's usually about 2 years. If you check out the site below, you can look up the state(s) you're interested in and find out how many years you need to live there to qualify.
2006-06-11 08:53:03 · answer #1 · answered by penpallermel 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Its about 2 years.
2006-06-11 15:54:49 · answer #2 · answered by ckjnap04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is highly dependent on the state. It's usually one year, but some states allow you to establish residency in 6 months.
Regardless of the time frame, there are some common restrictions and procedures you need to follow to establish your residency. Simply living in the state isn't enough, unfortunately.
First, you need to have something registered in the county where you're trying to establish residency, such as a vehicle, or a driver's license. Registering to vote can also work, but you need proof that you registered on a specific date, so if you go that route, make sure you get some sort of receipt. I recommend that you do all of these at some point, but do at least one as soon as possible. The date you first get something registered is the official date you begin to establish residency.
Secondly, you need to pay state income taxes (if applicable), so that means getting a job - duh - but the more important thing is that you actually file a tax return - even if you didn't earn enough to make it necessary. You'll need a copy of the return to submit with your petition.
Lastly - and this is the most important - DO NOT take more than a part-time load of classes (6 credits for a school on semesters) while you're establishing your residency! You need to prove that you're not in the state primarily for school during this period of time. Keep in mind, if you're currently registered for a full load of classes, your residency establishment period will not begin until you've dropped down to 6 credits or less, regardless of when you first had something registered.
If you start these procedures over the summer, you should be able to petition to have your residency changed for next fall at the latest. If you're fortunate enough to be attending a 6 month school - go register something TOMORROW. You may be able to change your residency for the spring semester of 2007.
You can usually get more information on residency from the Registrar's office, if you need it. You will, at some point, need to stop by there anyway to pick up a Change of Residency Petition.
I hope this helps you!
2006-06-12 07:32:40 · answer #3 · answered by CrazyOphelia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the college 1-3 years with proof(a bill or something) and some ask that you go get a letter of res.form the county your from look up the colleges website they'll tell you
2006-06-11 15:51:39 · answer #4 · answered by brit_webb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In georgia its 1 yr . not sure about other states.
2006-06-11 15:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by luckybeaver 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you have to have a house or a apartment in that state and you have to be paying for the bills
2006-06-11 15:52:04 · answer #6 · answered by kay2angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in Missouri it's six months, if you have a local address.
2006-06-11 16:57:40 · answer #7 · answered by Oghma Gem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a year.
2006-06-11 15:51:57 · answer #8 · answered by alliegator 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋