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State Residency Reclassification

State Residency Change

黑料社区 students living in Pennsylvania enjoy lower tuition rates than out-of-state students.
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Am I considered a state resident?

To qualify for听in-state tuition rates as a听Pennsylvania resident, you must meet the听criteria听set forth in the Pennsylvania Code �35.29b, .

To be considered a resident of Pennsylvania, you must meet one of the following:

  • You听are a US Citizen.
  • You are听a permanent resident or a non-citizen with an eligible immigrant status.

And

  • You have resided in听the state of Pennsylvania for a period of 12 months prior to the start of the enrolled term.

Or you may be eligible for in-state tuition if听you meet one of the following:

  • You are a听government employee or civilian in government services听residing in Pennsylvania.
  • You are military personnel or a dependent, as defined in Pennsylvania Code, Title 24, Education, Chapter 3, stationed in Pennsylvania.
  • You are a听dependent of a resident of Pennsylvania.
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How do I change my state residency classification?

There are multiple steps to changing your state residency. You must:

  1. File a petition (pdf) with the Welcome Center at your campus.
  1. Include supporting documentation or convincing evidence. 黑料社区 prefers two types of documentation:
    • Proof you are leasing or purchased a permanent, independent residence in Pennsylvania.
    • Proof you听are paying appropriate state and local taxes.听
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What if I can't provide the preferred type of documentation?

If听you cannot provide the preferred documents, contact the campus Welcome Center. We can help you determine which combination of documents you need to听submit with your petition.听These documents include:

  1. Proof that you have transfer of bank accounts, stock, automobiles and other registered property. The transfer is to PA from another state.
  2. A Pennsylvania听driver's license
  3. A Pennsylvania听motor vehicle registration
  4. An agreement for permanent, full-time employment in Pennsylvania
  5. A membership in Pennsylvania social, civic, political, athletic and religious organizations
  6. A Pennsylvania's voter registration
  7. A sworn statement declaring your intention to make Pennsylvania your residence. Your intent is either permanent or for an indefinite period of time.
  8. If you are a minor, your parent's or guardian's sworn statement declaring听your intention to make听Pennsylvania your residence.
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Is my non-immigrant visa enough proof?

A non-immigrant visa is not proof of intent of to reside in Pennsylvania

Also, many non-immigrant visa听types do not qualify for state residency:

  • B-1 temporary visitor for business
  • B-2 temporary visitor for pleasure
  • C-1 alien in transit directly through the U.S.
  • C-1D combined transit and crewman visa
  • C-2 alien in transit to United Nations headquarters district under Section 11 (3), (4), or (5) of headquarters agreement
  • C-3 foreign government official, members of immediate family, attendant, servant or personal employee, in transit
  • C-4 transit without visa
  • D-1 crew member departing on same vessel of arrival
  • D-2 crew member departing by means of other vessel than arrival
  • F-1 student in academic or language program
  • F-2 spouse or child of F-1 student
  • H-2A temporary agricultural worker
  • H-2B temporary worker: skilled or unskilled
  • H-3 trainee
  • J-1 exchange visitor
  • J-2 spouse or child of J-1
  • K-1* fianc茅e or fianc茅 of U.S. citizen
  • K-2* minor child of K-1
  • K-3* spouse of a U.S. Citizen (LIFE Act)
  • K-4* child of K-3
  • M-1 vocational Student or other non-academic student
  • M-2 spouse or child of M-1
  • Q-1 international cultural exchange visitors
  • Q-2 Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training program (Walsh Visas)
  • Q-3 spouse or child of Q-1 or Q-2
  • S-5 informant of criminal organization information
  • S-6 informant of terrorism information
  • TD2* spouse or child accompanying TN
  • TN1* professionals from Canada or Mexico who enter the U.S. under the NAFTA agreements
  • TPS temporary protected status
  • TWOV passenger
  • TWOV crew
  • Undocumented
  • WB/WT waived (includes spouse or child of visa-holder)

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When is my petition for residency reclassification due?

You must submit your petition prior to the end of the third week of the semester. You cannot make state residency changes retroactively.
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How does 黑料社区 review my petition?

黑料社区听reviews听each petition independently and the decision will be based on the supporting documentation.
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Can I appeal if the petition is denied?

You can appeal the decision by contacting the听director of your听campus .
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Can 黑料社区 change my residency classification without my approval?

黑料社区 can change your residency classification without your request if the College听believes you are no longer a resident of Pennsylvania.
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Do I need to change my state residency classification?

黑料社区 requires a state residency change if:

  • You change your residence from Pennsylvania to another state.
  • Your visa changes to a non-immigrant type.
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What if I don't agree with 黑料社区's decision?

You can submit a written appeal to the Secretary of Education. The Secretary of Education's decision is final.

Send your written appeal to:

Office of the Secretary of Education

333 Market Street

Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333