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A dependent whose parent established and maintained a residence in Texas for the 12 continuous months preceding the census date of the academic semester in which the dependent enrolls will be classified as a resident.
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The following provides information about Texas residency qualifications and residency classification for tuition purposes.
Under Texas state law, an applicant or enrolled student is classified either as a resident of Texas, a nonresident, or as an international student. Residency for admission and tuition purposes at a public college or university in Texas is different from residency for voting or tax purposes.
A dependent whose parent established and maintained a residence in Texas for the 12 continuous months preceding the census date of the academic semester in which the dependent enrolls will be classified as a resident.
An individual who is not claimed as a dependent and established and maintained a residence in Texas for the 12 continuous months preceding the census date of the academic semester in which he or she enrolls.
An individual who graduated from a public or accredited private high school in Texas or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in this state and maintained a residence continuously in Texas for the 36 months preceding the date of graduation or receipt of the diploma equivalent and the 12 months preceding the census date of the academic semester in which he or she enrolls.
A non-U.S Citizen, as identified in the residency regulations, who is not a dependent and established and maintained a domicile in Texas for the 12 continuous months preceding the census date of the academic semester in which he or she enrolls.
A dependent non-U.S Citizen, as identified in the residency regulations, whose parent established and maintained a residence in Texas for the 12 continuous months preceding the census date of the academic semester in which he or she enrolls.
For more information, including residency rules visit College for All Texans.
College for All TexansThis form contains questions that we will be using to properly classify incoming students who apply for fall 2019 or later semester. If you have submitted an older version of the Texas Common Application, you may be required to fill out and submit this form. Additionally, if you are appealing a non-resident classification, you may be required to fill out and submit this form. These documents may be submitted by mail, in person or electronically.
Core Residency Questions FormThis form outlines documentation that may be used in supporting your claim to domicile and residency. This form would be required to resolve issues raised by the information that you provided in the Core Residency Questions Form. These documents may be submitted by mail, in-person, or electronically.
Documentation to Support Domicile and Residency FormAccording to Senate Bill 1528 Texas law allows qualified students who are neither U.S. citizens nor Lawful Permanent Residents to be classified as a Texas resident for admissions and financial aid purposes. (F1 students are not eligible). You may mail, deliver in-person, or upload the notarized affidavit.
Senate Bill 1528 AffidavitIf you are an undergraduate F-1 or J-1 student, it is required for you to complete a financial statement to be considered for admission to UTA.
Undergraduate Financial Statement FormIf you are currently studying in the U.S on an F-1 (Student) visa, you must have established transfer eligibility before transfer is initiated by UTA. You must submit a school transfer notification to be considered for admission by UTA.
School Transfer Notification For F-1 Visa HoldersUse this form to submit residency, immigration and financial documents. Your documents will be reviewed and attached to your student record
Upload Supporting DocumentsThe Residency Determination Official for UTA can be reached via email for undergraduate or graduate students.