<p>I am not sure why the policy exists as it does. On its face, a large portion is illogical. For example, I know someone who lived in one state for 10 yrs. They moved to moved to a neighboring state but did not sell their house in the other state. However, the new state was now their state of primary residence. They moved during their dd’s 12th grade yr. When she applied to their original state’s schools, they thought she would be able to apply as an instate student. No. That state’s schools were adamant that she was OOS b/c their primary residence was OOS. The new would not consider them instate bc they had not been there 12 months. They were left with no instate options.</p>
<p>I think that scenario is ridiculous. They lived in that state for 10 yrs and were still paying taxes on their home they owned. Someone could move and live there for 12 months and be instate. </p>
<p>We could have faced a similar situation with our last move yr b/c our dd was a college freshman. Thankfully this state allows instate tuition if you can demonstrate that you did not move for college reasons and can prove the relocation was due to employment. Residency is effective as soon as you can demonstrate a permanent address.</p>