<p>I’m a prospective freshman at the University who has applied and submitted all materials. I was informed that because my parents are divorced and one of them lives in Ohio I need to fill out an application for residency classification. Now of course, this shouldn’t be a problem, but I have a borderline GPA and if considered OOS, I have virtually no chance. So I was wondering exactly how imperative it is that I get this form in before the time that I would receive my decision. (My dad will have trouble obtaining the W2 and tax return forms and I need to know how much to rush him)</p>
<p>They will most likely be a bit more lenient on your application given that you are claiming instate residency. File those papers quickly though, just in case.</p>
<p>Assuming your instate parent is the custodial one, you want to get the form in so you can definitely be considered instate.</p>