Establish Residency in Denver (school, university, income)

[CarmenSanDiego]

How long does it take to establish residency in Denver? I want to go to a public university and not pay out-of-state tuition since I am moving to Denver primarily to live not to go to school. Thanks!

[EugeneBKLYN]

I'll second that notion.
In the same situation...

[2bindenver]

Residency Status for Tuition Purposes
A person moving to Colorado must be domiciled in the state for 12 continuous months before being eligible to apply for in-state resident status. To qualify for in-state tuition' a person must do more than merely reside in Colorado for the preceeding 12 months. "Residency" in this context means legal "domicile," which requires intent to remain in Colorado indefinately, regardless of enrollment.

For a student under the age of 22, or a student who turned 22 during the 12 month period, the residency classification is based on the parents' residency unless the student can prove emancipation. Students 21 years of age and under, if emancipated, must demonstrate that they themselves have met the residency requirements.

[awsun1980]

Yeah, I agree, I think it's 12 months. I'm in the same boat you are---trying to go back to school in Denver & have lived here since September. Most classes start in August, so I may be a month shy of qualifying for in-state tuition

[Coloradoan]

Other factors that are looked at as to whether you hold state residency:

- have you filed a Colorado State income tax return for the preceding year(s)

- has your vehicle been registered in the state for at least one year

- do you have a Colorado driver's license

[Katiana]

Originally Posted by Coloradoan

Other factors that are looked at as to whether you hold state residency:

- have you filed a Colorado State income tax return for the preceding year(s)

- has your vehicle been registered in the state for at least one year

- do you have a Colorado driver's license

Plus many more. I had to fill out the form when my daughter applied to CU.