Obtaining residency in Dallas (lease, public school, universities)

[3brillobabies]

Hello all......just a quick question. What determines residency in the DFW area. My family and I are moving to the Dallas area summer 2010 and I am planning to go to school (college). In order to get grants one would assume to need residency in the state. Is it a drivers license or 6mos to a year stay? Just trying to figure out what's needed.






Thanks in advance for the help

[SouthernBelleInUtah]

Not sure about TX. In 3 states where I am familiar with the process, you have to show proof that you lived there for 1 yr before you can get in-state tuition. Proof like a utility bill, for ex.

[frogandtoad]

I googled it.

"Establishing Texas Residency:

Under Texas state law, an applicant or enrolled student is classified either as a resident of Texas, a nonresident, or a foreign student. Residency for admission and tuition purposes at a public college or university in Texas is different from residency for voting or taxing purposes.

To qualify as a Texas resident, an individual must reside in Texas for one year and establish a domicile in Texas prior to enrollment. An applicant or student who is claimed as a dependent on a parent's most recent federal tax return will be classified based on the parent's qualifications for residency."

[JS1]

What if you don't have a utility bill because you live with your relatives? Will an affidavit suffice?

I know one can enroll children in the public school by way of affidavit if the parent doesn't have a lease or utility bill.

[TheViking85]

What about the second year of being a foreign student?

(Sorry for the thread hi-jack)

I'm looking to try and get in to UTD over the summer, and I know first years tuition will be murder, but after a year, does it go down to the "in state" one?

[Big G]

Originally Posted by TheViking85

What about the second year of being a foreign student?

(Sorry for the thread hi-jack)

I'm looking to try and get in to UTD over the summer, and I know first years tuition will be murder, but after a year, does it go down to the "in state" one?

I believe the answer is no, it doesn't go down.

Also, if you are a foreign national, it may not even *be* possible for you to establish Texas residency. You will want to review the provided link very carefully. (The link is from UT, but applies to all Texas public universities.)

http://www.utexas.edu/student/admiss...cy/resfaq.html

[loves2read]

call the registrar's office--they know because it deals with these questions every day

some grants don't depend on residency status however--so you could apply and receive aid there to apply to tuition/living expenses