I plan on attending college in the state where my parents live. I was wondering if I need to get a driver's license for that state to avoid paying out-of-state fees for school. As we all know getting a new driver's license is cheaper than paying out-of-state fees for college. So should I get a new license to avoid out-of-state fees?
2007-04-30 14:39:44 · 4 answers · asked by PrettyLady26 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
You will have to check with your school, but typically you are considered out-of-state if you do not have a permanent address in that state. You would want to check with the school to verify what they consider to be permanent or how long you have to live in that state to be considered a resident. Some states its 6 mos and others its a year. You have to check it out.
2007-04-30 14:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you paying out of state tuition in the state your parents live in? Even if you went to boarding school, your home state is your home of record, unless, of course, you have lived on your own out of state. You must meet each state's residency requirements, and usually a driver's license doesn't cut it, for in-state tuition. If there is a question you will be asked to show proof that you have lived in-state for the required period. You are not permitted to give the appearance of obtaining state residency solely to get in-state tuition. This is fraud and a felony offense, btw. Private schools generally do not charge in and out of state differenced rates.
2007-05-01 18:01:44 · answer #2 · answered by mickiinpodunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which state. In Texas, for example, you must be domiciled in the state for a year before becoming enrolled at least half time. Got that? Ya gotta love how government says stuff. Check with a state school about the requirements for in-state residency. They have to know that stuff to kinow how much to charge each student, and they probably can tell you what it takes in plain English.
2007-05-02 09:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by Bear B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not matter where you get your license. Colleges look at your High school transcripts. And where ever you graduated high school, that is the state they will consider to be your home state. You will have to live with your parents for somany months/years before you can get instate tutition. Contact the school you are thinking of applying to and get their specific guidelines.
2007-04-30 21:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by ztns9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋