You were given incorrect information. Unfortunately it is not that easy. I have personally been through process of switching from having my child classified as OOS to in state. I moved back NC after living out of state for a few years. In order to qualify for in state tuition, we have to have lived in NC for more than 365 day before the first day of school. For that reason, we were classified as OOS and had to pay OOS tuition despite being NC residents. Residency is determined by the Residency Determination Service not the individual schools. You will need to provide to the RDS your SSN’s, tax returns, DL #'s, proof that all your cars are registered in NC, voter registration #'s, proof that your primary residence is in NC and the list goes on and on. All will be verified by the RDS. It is not as simple as moving your daughter off campus and not claiming her on your taxes. The RDS was created to ensure that all the loopholes are closed. They want their money! Google," NC RDS" and you will see for yourself. Sorry I couldn’t give you more favorable news.