Residency

The following provides information about Texas residency qualifications and residency classification for tuition purposes.
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RESIDENCY STATUS

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.

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Qualifications for In-state Residency

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

How to Submit Residency Forms

This 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 Form

According 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 Affidavit

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Use this form to submit residency, immigration and financial documents. Your documents will be reviewed and attached to your student record

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The Residency Determination Official for UTA can be reached via email for undergraduate or graduate students.

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