Out of state tuition: after the first year, I'm in-state, right??

Question

I never thought about this before until now;

At every school that I will be applying to, I will be considered "out of state" and will have to pay somewhere between an extra $2,000-7,000/year to attend.


But in the state of Colorado, for example, you only have to live in the state for one year to be considered in-state. Soo, come sophomore year and on, I'm automatically in-state, right?

--I know, stupid question, but with this college stuff, you never know.--

Would the fact that I own property there and that I will be living with my father there make any difference?

Answer 1

Most schools are adopting a new residency criteria. Even though you reside in the state for 12 months, if you were classified a Non-resident for tuition purposes AND you were registered for at least 6 credit hours in a semester, this automatically DOES NOT qualify you for Resident tuition. This rule is currently being used by many schools because it proves that the student is primarily in the state for school and not to establish residency.

You indicated that you will be living with your father while you're in school, will he be claiming you as a dependent for tax purposes? If so, your residency will be based on your father's residency status. However, because initially your status will be Non-resident, I'm not certain how the school will view the change in your status if you reside in Colorado for at least 12 months and your father claims you as a dependent.

Do you plan to make Colorado your legal residence? Will you be traveling back to your current home state during the holidays and summer months? All these questions are valid questions they may ask you if you try to change your residency status. If you plan to make Colorado your legal residence, register to vote in the state as soon as you get there. Normally registering to vote is considered to be an overt action towards becoming a resident for tuition purposes. Also, if you file Colorado State taxes as a resident, this will help. However, keep in mind if the school uses the 6 semester credit rule, you may not qualify for resident tuition.

Check the school's website on their residency policy for more information.

Best wishes on your college career!

Answer 2

Not a stupid question at all...

To qualify for in-state status, you have to live in that state (your own house, apartment, etc. NOT college dorms) for an extended period of time and provide proof of it. You would have to check with the colleges you applied to for specifics. Some schools qualify you as in state after living there for 6 months, some longer.

Answer 3

It doesn't work like this. You have to be living and paying taxes in the state for a year to be considered a resident. Going to school in a state does not make you a resident. From the Colorado Department of Revenue:
"An out of state student is one who does not claim Colorado as their state of residence and is residing temporarily in Colorado for the primary purpose of attending a college, university or another accredited school or educational institution or training in a hospital. Colorado has reciprocity with all states regarding the validity of out of state plates for students. Their primary purpose to be in Colorado is to further his/her education, therefore, they will not be required to register their vehicle in Colorado."

Answer 4

It is not a stupid question -- because every state is different.

In many states, if you go there to study, you are not a resident even after one year. In some states, you CAN become a resident -- but it is not automatic. In Californis, for example, you can become a resident after one year. However, you have to prove that you stayed there during vacations and you have to prove financial independence.

The best thing to do is to look at the web sites for schools that interest you. Do a search for "Residency Requirements."

Good luck.

Answer 5

understand how residency works for faculties. often the state calls for u.s. and artwork of their state a million- 2years without attending their faculties for u to b getting residency quotes in college. If u flow up there and falsify residency they are going to charge u back out of state expenses and b open to criminal quotes/themes. If u attend as out-of-state u can pay that fee the entire time.