<p>Once again, it depends on the State. For example, if you’re an international student who graduated from a Texas high school you’re considered in-state. If you attended high school for 3 or 4 years in Michigan or New York, you’re considered in state. However in other states, it doesn’t matter if you graduated from a local high school or how many years you spent in state, you won’t be considered an in-state applicant if you need an F1 visa.</p>