Colleges (loans, military, income)

[gypsy_night]

What are the colleges like in Arizona?
Especially the University of Arizona *is it hard to get into? is it a really big campus?*
Thanks!!

[AzDreamer]

The U of A is easier to get into if you are an AZ resident. Non-residents have to have better scores and they pay more tuition. You can go to their web site to see what their admissions standards are.

[Xenon4100]

Originally Posted by gypsy_night

What are the colleges like in Arizona?
Especially the University of Arizona *is it hard to get into? is it a really big campus?*
Thanks!!

I am a freshman at the U of A. I love it, and if I had my chance, would NOT go to any other school. I had average grades at best in highschool, and got a 23 on my ACT, and was accepted to U of A. I am doing just fine there as of my first semester (which is probably the hardest).
The college lifestyle in general I have found to be a lot more enjoyable. A lot less time in class, a lot more free time, and a lot of social activities.
The campus is amazing... everywhere you walk you feel as if you are in a postcard. I love just about everything about U of A and I highly recommend it.

[LiptonGuy]

If someone from out of state moved to Arizona, how long would they have to live there to be considered a resident; and not subject to (higher) out-of-state tuition costs ?

Also....how do they verify this ?

[michael krotchie]

To become a resident of Arizona for tuition purposes, three basic requirements must be met:

1. Twelve Months Continuous Physical Presence

An adult person (18 years or older) person must physically reside in the state for the twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the term for which resident classification is requested.

2. Intent to Establish a Domicile

Objective evidence of intent to be a resident of Arizona is demonstrated by the absence of ties to the former state of residence for twelve consecutive months. Objective evidence of intent to be a resident of Arizona is further demonstrated by the following:

1. Date of and state in which Motor Vehicle is registered
2. Date of and state issuing driver’s license
3. Employment history, including assured future permanent employment in Arizona
4. Transfer of major banking services to Arizona
5. Applications for loans, scholarships, grants-in-aid, or other such assistance
6. Date and state in which registered to vote
7. Place of prior attendance in educational institutions, including high schools, and any information held by such schools affecting domicile
8. Marital status and work record of registrant and spouse
9. Change in permanent address on all pertinent records
10. State in which registered with Selective Service
11. Military records
12. Ownership of real property
13. All other material of whatever kind or source which may have a bearing on determining domicile or resident status

3. Financial Independence

For purposes of residency determination, financial independence means a student’s ability to meet his or her own expenses from self-generated funds under his or her control. A student will generally be considered financially independent if he or she is:

1. A veteran of the U.S. military, or
2. Not claimed as an income tax deduction by his or her parents or any other individual for two tax years, and has demonstrated objective evidence of self-support for the two years immediately preceding the semester for which resident classification is requested.

A student must couple his or her physical presence within Arizona with financial independence and objective evidence of intent to make Arizona his or her permanent home.

Note: any act considered inconsistent with becoming an Arizona resident (such as voting, securing or maintaining a driver’s license or automobile registration in another state) will result in a non-resident decision.


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