If I want to go to school in lets say Utah but I'm from Louisiana, how will Utah's college's know I'm an out of state resident; and how can I become an in state resident.
Is it that? Would I have to register in Utah before applying at one of their universities in order to be reconized as an in state student?
2007-01-23 16:40:21 · 9 answers · asked by Captain Planet 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Your high school transcripts, your volunteer activities, your letters of recommendation, in short, everything within your application will reveal in which state you live.
So will your parents' (or your own) income tax forms when you file for financial aid.
Rules vary by state, but most state colleges and universities (institutions that have a difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition) require proof of residency for anywhere between six months and three years in order for an applicant to be classified as an in-state student.
Proof required often includes your parents' (or your own) state income tax forms, your school transcripts, your voter registration card, your driver's license, your (or your parents') deed to home, rental agreement, etc.
2007-01-23 16:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paper trail. You must live in, say Utah, for, I believe it is 12 months before getting resident status. This is because the state will pay part of your tuition. Cheating and you're cheating the people of Utah. If your drivers license doesn't show you to have lived there for 12 months they will ask for rent receipts, utility bills and/or paychecks.
2007-01-24 00:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I remember you need to prove 9 months of residency in the state you want to go to school in. You do this by providing utility bills to validate you have a physical address and not just a PO box.
2007-01-24 00:50:04 · answer #3 · answered by ktgoldft 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yikes. The million dollar question. All Universities differ in their definition, the best you can do is ask someone at your school's business office. Most of them require an in-state address, sometimes a state driver's license, cars owned to be registered in the state, etc.
2007-01-24 00:45:10 · answer #4 · answered by AnsweryMcAnswers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live there in that state and paying tax there, for the qualify times. Most states require 3 years. You have to register first and live there 3 years and have a regard that you pay tax there in that state.
2007-01-24 00:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, this is tough if you are coming right out of high school, i mean, it pretty obvious if you are in HS in Louisiana while you are applying for the college.
There are ways around it, but it usually involves an elaborate entagled lie and it helps to know someone there that you trust (so you can put your name on the electric bill of their apt. or something like that) but this can come back to haunt you legally and financially.
I know people who have done it but I wouldn't, just take out the extra student loan or apply for more scholarships. Don't let this discourage you if it is *really* where you want to go!
2007-01-24 01:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by tara g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you haven't graduated from utah, you're gonna have to show proof that you resided there for at least a year before being considered a resident.
2007-01-24 01:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by fisticuffs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they determine if you are a state resident if you live in the state. they ask you for your address. and don't lie cuase they can check it.
2007-01-24 00:55:59 · answer #8 · answered by sellatieeat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need proof of where you come from, whether you are from that state of from outside.
2007-01-24 00:48:39 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Kuda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋