i moved from texas to colorado in july of 2005. it is now the end of september 2006. i am 21. how do i get classified as in-state tuition/residency if i am not 22, or close to being 23, and i am not married. my parents still reside in texas, i moved here with my boyfriend and his parents. is my only option to get residency going to be this 'emancipated from parents' thing i hear about? if so....what do i have to do to get 'emancipated'. how does it work for tuition purposes with a college. i have searched and searched and all this teen amncipated minor stuff comes up..which has nothing to do with ME. i emailed an advisor and she thinks the only way is you have to be 23 years old. so im thoroughly confused. im sure there is millions of people who have moved to different states and been granted in-state tuition after being a non-resident. so please help!!
2006-09-25 16:14:09 · 3 answers · asked by kburgess612 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I think when you complete your FAFSA you have the option of declaring your independence then. All you have to do (I think) is opt for independent student and do not submit financial information relating to your parents. That means they can not have claimed you during the 2005 tax season to enable your independent student status. If your parents did claim you, ur screwed and can not claim independence. However, to ensure your ok for the following school year, make sure your parents do not claim you as a dependent when they file their 2006 taxes. Your best bet is to contact your financial aid department at the school of your choice. Oh, and the thing about the age, i think that advisor was wrong...contact Financial Aid...they would know for sure.
2006-09-25 16:23:58 · answer #1 · answered by kiwi_kiss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the state on the duration of time required to establish residency. Check with a social worker for a cheap approach to emancipation. Or an attorney for a more efficient route.
You should keep all your rent bills, pay stubs, utility records as proof of having lived there since 7/05. Get a CO driver's license or ID card, asap. The date of issue will facilitate proof of residency.
2006-09-25 23:25:07 · answer #2 · answered by Ren Hoek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age has nothing to do with it, so long as you're of legal age! Each state has it's own laws as to how to establish residency. What you need to do is find out what Colorado requires to declare residency.
For example, when I moved from NY to WA, I simply needed to show them something that had my WA address on it.
2006-09-26 07:23:30 · answer #3 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋