<p>Here’s a link to the University Catalog: [University</a> of Maryland Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010](<a href=“The University of Maryland | A Preeminent Public Research University”>The University of Maryland | A Preeminent Public Research University)</p>
<p>And this is a link to the actual laws and such:
[VIII270</a> - USM](<a href=“http://www.usmh.usmd.edu/regents/bylaws/SectionVIII/VIII270.html]VIII270”>http://www.usmh.usmd.edu/regents/bylaws/SectionVIII/VIII270.html)</p>
<p>Basically you have to prove that you have been living in Maryland for at least 12 months prior to the last day to register for classes. You also have to prove that, if you recently moved, you moved for reasons other than school. Its sort of tricky…but there are a bunch of steps like registering your car if you drive, having a drivers license, a bank account (i think?), etc…</p>
<p>Hope this helps! =)</p>
<p>Oh…also… for a student to claim residency, the guardian who claims the student on their taxes has to be a resident of Maryland.</p>