Residency

[soxfan866]

<p>If I were able to establish residency in New Hampshire after my freshman year, would it be possible to get the in-state tuition rate? What are the laws that New Hampshire has regarding this?</p>

[chris2k5]

<p>I think you have had to lived in NH for a certain number of years.</p>

[Chedva]

<p>From the UNH Manchester website (this applies to all UNH schools):

New Hampshire Resident Tuition Eligibility</p>

<p>Resident and nonresident designations for tuition billing purposes at UNH Manchester are made at the time of admission. This decision is based upon your application and any other relevant information. To claim New Hampshire residency, you must complete a notarized residency statement attesting to the fact that you (or your parents, if applicable) have been continuous legal residents in New Hampshire for a period of at least twelve months prior to registering for the term for which your in-state claim is made. If you are admitted from a state other than New Hampshire or from a foreign country, you are considered nonresident throughout your University attendance unless you have acquired bonafide residence in New Hampshire. The burden of proof in all cases is on the applicant. The University reserves the right to make the final decision concerning resident status for tuition purposes. A complete copy of rules governing tuition rates may be obtained from the Office of Admissions.</p>

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<p>So the short answer is no. You would have to show that your parents moved to NH and lived there for the previous 12 months, or that you lived there before going to school and are financially independent.</p>

[Chelsea0011]

<p>Regarding Chedva’s response</p>

<p>It has always been the belief that one could establish residencey, living in-state a year before applying to a state school. But I’ve always wondered if you can be admitted, request to defer for a year, then live in-state for a year and then be considered a resident.</p>

[Chedva]

<p>No. The relevant sentence from the website:

**If you are admitted from a state other than New Hampshire **or from a foreign country, you are considered nonresident throughout your University attendance unless you have acquired bonafide residence in New Hampshire.

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<p>In your scenario, Chelsea, you would be admitted from a state other than NH. When you register is irrelevant.</p>