Can you move to another state your senior year and apply to colleges in that state and be an"in state" student

Question

I wanted to know if i could move to texas my senior year and live with my brother (who is 23) and apply to a college in Texas (like UT) and be counted as in-state therefore getting a cheaper tuition fee and a higher acceptance rate. Can you do that?

How long do you have to be apart of the school in order for you to be "in-state". Does it matter?

Answer 1

The rules are different in each state, but usually, you have to live in the new state for at least one year (and up to 3 years) first, and they may require that you have evidence that you did NOT move there for the primary reason of going to school there.

Answer 2

It varies widely from state to state and can be affected by outside factors. We moved while I was in college due to a corporate relocation and the employer wrote a letter which caused the school to grant me in-state tuition. My daughter was in college when we moved again with another corporate relocation. Again the employer provided a letter and we were granted in-state tuition.

There are also reciprocal programs that offer in-state or reduced tuition. As far as establishing residency, the requirements can vary widely. Some states will allow you to pay in-state tuition if you can show that you paid state income tax to that state the previous year.

Answer 3

Probably not since your parents would still be claiming you as a dependent on their State taxes. At most universities, your residency is based on your parents until you are 24 years old or if you declare that you are independent and no one claims you on their taxes.

If you're asking about the basic requirements for residency, most schools require that you reside (have physical presence) in the state for at least 12 months prior to the start of the term and demonstrate that you intend to make that state your legal residence by either filing State Resident taxes or registering to vote. Note that when you register to vote, the "clock" on your physical presence starts that day.

Best wishes!

Answer 4

UT at Austin has a web page dedicated to answering questions about the Texas residency standards: http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/residency/resfaq.htm

Answer 5

Most colleges require a 12 month residency, just to make sure, you might want to see what your particular school requires.

Answer 6

you will possibly call or digital mail somebody in admissions. they might make an exception because of the fact which you're going your total senior twelve months of high school in Arizona and could graduate from there.