Guide to State Residency - Fulbright.no

From http://www.collegeboard.com/about/association/international/residency.html :

When planning to apply and pay for college, U.S. students should explore the academic offerings at publicly supported universities and colleges in their home state. If you qualify for in-state tuition (and admission) as a state resident, you can obtain a first-class education at very reasonable rates. Attending a public institution in another state usually adds a nonresident tuition surcharge that can amount to thousands of dollars each year.

In the United States, public higher education institutions use "state residency" (the place of a student's permanent home) as the key factor to judge eligibility. This difference can mean thousands of dollars in annual fees. The College Board publishes the" Guide to State Residency Requirements: Policy and Practice at U.S. Public Colleges and Universities" to inform students, parents, counselors and others about changes in the determination of residency for tuition purposes at state-supported higher education institutions. State boards and institutions revise or refine their policies periodically, usually as a result of a state legislature enacting new laws. This could affect timeframes for domicile requirements, application of specific waivers, or interpretation of standards for financial independence. Be sure to check with the specific institution where the admission application is being sent to get the most accurate information about qualifying for in-state tuition rates.

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