Qualify for in state tuition after parents move out (school, universities)

[vauser]

Hi,
We’ve lived in VA for almost 2 decades and are are considering relocation next year except our child is starting college in Fall 2018. The question we have is -

Would he continue to qualify for in state tuition in the event we moved out?

[ChristineVA]

Originally Posted by vauser

Hi,
We’ve lived in VA for almost 2 decades and are are considering relocation next year except our child is starting college in Fall 2018. The question we have is -

Would he continue to qualify for in state tuition in the event we moved out?

As long as he is your dependent, the general answer is no. However....I will say that as a parent who has put 2 kids through college, there was only one time that I ever had to swear to residency and that was when we applied for college. After that, no one has even asked me. But there needs to be an in-state residence on file and, if you will be filling out the FAFSA, your address needs to be correct and that will go to the school.

[vauser]

Thanks ChristineVA

So, I guess, regardless of the fact that we’ve lived here all along, what appears to mainly matter is where end up living when he is in college. Ugh.

[ChristineVA]

Originally Posted by vauser

Thanks ChristineVA

So, I guess, regardless of the fact that we’ve lived here all along, what appears to mainly matter is where end up living when he is in college. Ugh.

Exactly. I think you might get a year out of it based on when you move. It's the same as if you move into the state. I think you have to establish residency for a year before you get the in-state rates. But these policies are different for each school and they change so always check.

How are the college options where you are moving to?

[Hal Roach]

Some states are even two years to establish residency, but there are some states, where owner occupancy of a primary residence gives one instant residency. Some state universities have special departments for enforcement, while a few others give illegals in state rates.