I'm applying for out of state, but can I apply for in-state later on?

Question

I want to go to a college in Georgia, so I was planning to apply for out-of-state tuition for the first year and then apply for in-state tuition the next few years. Can I do this?

Answer 1

I think you should be able to. If you want to avoid the out of state expenses altogether...you should find someone who lives in GA and start getting a magazine subscription in your name at that address.

The only thing that will hurt you is if you're a graduating HS Sr. That won't work.

I'm not sure if rules have changed, but you should be able to claim residency in that state once you've lived there for a year or two.

Have you tried looking at the school's website regarding that matter? If you have and have found nothing you may need to contact a counselor. Someone will be willing to assist you and answer your question.

Answer 2

You mean at the same college. Like the first year you have to apply out of state because you don't live in georgia, but you will live in georgia so then the next year you can attend as an instate resident? Yes you can do this as long as you are in the state long enough that they require to consider you an instate applicant and you are registered as a Georgia citizen. Good luck with college!

Okay I just read what the other people wrote. And maybe I am wrong, but I thought I read this somewhere because I was checking to go to school in New York and I live in California. But once again, I could be wrong. Your best bet is probably to talk to your school and call your admissions office.

Answer 3

Each university may have its own rules on this, but here's the basic for U. of GA...

To be a resident, you must have a permanent address for at least 12 months prior to the application. You can petition for a change of status after you meet this requirement. The office of admissions and records can give you a copy of this form.

This does mean that you need to maintain an apartment over the summer...dorm living usually doesn't qualify for residency (may be an exception if you live there year round...again, admissions can probably answer that question). One thing to help (if possible), move there on August 1 so you'll have the 12 months on the books before the fall semester starts in your second year...this might be cutting it close, but that would only make you pay out of state rates for two semesters instead of three!

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Answer 4

I would find out what they consider to be an in-state student. Just going to school in the state doesn't mean that you get in-state tuition when you become a junior, because, then every junior would be paying in-state. If you actually move to Georgia, you may be eligible for in-state tuition. I would contact admissions officers at your school either by e-mail or over the phone to find out if you have that option.

Answer 5

It's tricky. If you are of traditional college age, your parents live in another state, and you graduated from an out-of-state high school (In other words your primary reason for being in the state is for educational reasons), than most likely you wont qualify for in state. If you work in the state for a few years and rent your own apartment/own your own home you might have a better case for in-state tuition.

Answer 6

Nope. You will have to move there, get a job and support yourself while NOT going to school for 4 years before you can apply for in state tuition. The requirement that you have to be a resident while NOT a student is to prevent exactly what you are trying to do.

Answer 7

Nope, the rule is that your tuition stays the same throughout...except that it may increase from year to year. Even if you move or say you moved, it doesn't help. Stay instate and save a bunch of bucks.

Answer 8

Sure, but you have to establish residency, and you will have to be a resident for a year. That means driver's license, dwelling, car plates/tabs, etc. You'll probably have to show residency via heating/electric bill, mortgage or renting slips, driver's license. Check with your college.

Answer 9

I think you have to be absolutely independent of your parents (they can't pay your tuition or claim you on their income taxes) for three years in order to do this.

Answer 10

I believe you can. You probably have to show the change of your residence so that they can change their tuition on you.