Need help on residency!!

happymomof1
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:47:46 +0000

Do your parents own any property in the US? In some states, that can be enough to get you in-state tuition and fees. You would need to research the policies at all of the public colleges and universities in that state because this can also vary by state.

Are you willing to move to the US, get a job, live independently, pay taxes, etc. for at least a year? If so, some states will grant you in-state status. Again, this varies by college/university so you need to read through the policies very carefully. For example, if you can demonstrate that you have provided more than half of your support for the past year, you would only need to live in Maryland for three months in order to qualify for in-state rates at [Montgomery College](http://www.montgomerycollege.edu)

In most cases, students who live outside the US do not qualify for in-state tuition and fees anywhere. Stinks, I know. Do sit down with your parents and find out how they expect you to pay for your education. You need to know what your budget is, so that you can find something that will work for you.