<p>I am a US permanent resident(green card holder) living outside USA. I am currently doing my undergraduates in Bangladesh and I plan to transfer my credits to USA. I became a permanent resident only last year with my mother and brother. Last year we went to the states and completed all papers related to our green card. However, I couldn’t apply anywhere in USA at that time since I was already studying in Bangladesh. Right now, I have enough credits to apply as a transfer to different colleges in USA. I intend to apply to both private and public universities.</p>
<p>University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of my top choices for colleges. The thing is I will be only one moving to USA permanently next year. My mother will probably stay in my relatives house in North Carolina for around 6 months and they go back to Bangladesh. My brother will most likely get settled in New York and try to find a decent work. The thing is if I get accepted to University of Michigan will I have to pay out of State tuition? It’s just that as of date, I dont have permanent domicile in any state in USA. From what I have understood, I have to pay the out of state fee for the first year. But after the first year will I be considered for in state tuition?</p>
<p>I have applying to few other public universities in New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. I basically have the same question for those public universities in other states too. My fathers green card is still being processed. This is the main reason why I mother was unable to move to USA last year. She might not even permanently move in next year. Does that mean I will never get in-state tuitions? Will the college official consider me as an applicant who has moved into a state solely for the purpose studies? Its just that I plan to stay in USA even after I finish my undergraduates. My parents can pay the out of state tuitions for the first year provided I get around 50% scholarship. However, we really wont be able to afford out of state tuition for 4 years. So it is very crucial that I get in state tuition after the first year of college. </p>
<p>Most people have suggested that I apply to private universities because of my circumstances. I just found NYU to be the most suitable universities for me. I want to take economics as a major. However, the other private universities that I like (University of Chicago, UPenn) are way above my league. Do you guys have any suggestions for private universities that are good for economics but can be still considered as safeties or at least matches? </p>
<p>I know my post is very long. Ill sincerely appreciate your help. Thank you in advance.</p>
<p>It’s not possible to do this, it’s a myth. If you move to the state to attend college, you have to pay out of state tuition all 4 years like everyone else. If you find a way around it, I’m sure some do, but it’s fraud. With those other states, it depends on the laws there, but I’d imagine it’s similar. A more interesting question would be if you could get finaid thru the FAFSA as a green card holder. That i don’t know.</p>
<p>I think they will consider you a foreign student and charge you out of state tuition. I live out in california and their rule here is if you have lived in california for two years you can be considered for in state tuition. If its possible I say call undergrad admissions or financial aid and ask them your questions. Im pretty sure whatever they tell you will be more accurate then here. Best of luck!</p>
<p>The requirements to be a resident in the state of Michigan require that you live there already. They have a clause stating that if you are in a state specifically for college, you are not considered a resident. Sorry, I’m in the same boat.</p>
<p>Consider U of Minnesota regardless. The OOS tuition is abnormally low - this may be changing somewhat but they have been pushing to attract out of staters</p>
<p>Most likely you would not be classified as a resident now or at some future point in time. The link is a full explanation of residency classification.</p>
<p>@wayneandgarth - I have already started applying to University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Thank you!</p>
<p>@momofthreeboys - Thank you for the link. I have lost all hope for being classified as a resident now. However, I have been thinking what will happen if complete my the rest of my undergraduates in a university in Pennsylvania/Massachusetts/New York/North Carolina/Ohio/ Indiana/Wisconsin/Minnesota. I am already 22 years of age now. Will I be considered a resident in any of these states even if I my mum never lived there? She will need to travel back and forth from Bangladesh to USA maintain her green card. My dad’s immigrant visa is still process which is basically the only reason why my mum and I still haven’t permanently moved to USA . I also plan to study in a graduate school later. So i would like to know if I will ever be claim a state residency in the future even I my mum never never permanently lived in that state? I may be wrong. But I think I have read how things are different if the student is 24 years old. By the time I complete my graduate I will way past 24. So do you think there is will be any hope for me after 2 years of studying in USA ? </p>
<p>As always, your advice will be appreciated. Thanking you in advance.</p>
Sorry, I’m in the same boat.</p>