INstate tuition for daughter in a unique situation...

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Alabama establishes in/out of state at the time of admission. It is difficult to change it later (you have to provide evidence that the move is genuine, permanent & unrelated to attending university).

Relevant info from the UA website (https://registrar.ua.edu/academics-policies/residency-for-tuition-purposes/):

the default residency classification is non-resident if any out-of-state information is received. This includes but is not limited to: transcripts, addresses, or other items included in the admissions application.

Supporting person: Either or both of the parents of the student (if they are living together) or if they are divorced or living separate, then either the parent providing the greater amount of financial support or responsibility of the two. Recent income tax returns and divorce decree may need to be provided.

Long story short, although your specific reasons may be unique, most state universities have similar provisions to ensure that students don’t venue shop.