How long til you are considered a resident? (transfer, high school)

[Ashrifia]

Hi, my fiancee is originally from the area and in the next few years we hope to be moving back here for him. I'm going to have to transfer my college when we move, so I was wondering: How long does it take to be considered an in-state resident for college tuition?

Thank!!

Sunny

[Forest Breath]

This may help:

http://www.collegeboard.com/about/as...df/sr_TN01.pdf


"Requirements for Resident Classification: Individuals having a domicile in Tennessee are classified as "in-state" and individuals with a domicile outside of Tennessee are classified as "out-of-state." To determine whether a student is domiciled in Tennessee all relevant information is considered by the institution. The student must provide supportive documentation to substantiate a domicile claim. Tennessee is the only state without a durational residency requirement, so that no set time period is determinative in establishing residence."

[finallyinTN]

If he is a Tennessee resident and you two are married by the time you move back here you will be considered in-state for tuition paying purposes.

[Ashrifia]

Sweet, thanks everyone!!

[myeron]

Hello, I will be moving to Nashville in January. My boyfriend is currently in dental school their. Next school year I will be applying to Vanderbilt for graduate school. I will have been living in TN for about 6 months. Will I need to pay out of state tuition?

[strumpeace]

Vanderbilt is a private institution. There is no such thing as 'out-of-state' tuition at Vanderbilt -- or any other private institution, as far as I know.

[TN Engineer]

I would say after 5 years...but that's just me.

To the true locals (I moved here when I was 13), I would say never.

[teardrop1955]

Your right, TN Engineer to the locals, never...my husband was born here in Jefferson County his parents moved to Michigan for work when he was 2 years old...he went to school in Michigan and spent his summers down here with grandparents...when his parents retired and moved back to Tennessee we followed shortly later...we have been down here 17 years now and are still considered outsiders...

[TAYBAIN01]

Hi! Im having to move to Tennessee for family reasons and im finishing my last year of highschool in Florida, how long do i have to wait to get residency for in-state tuition?

[JOinGA]

Do you have one more year to go? I know it is difficult to move before your senior year, but you might look into the state scholarship programs you could be eligible for if you graduate from a TN high school. Otherwise, I am posting some info for residency, but your best bet is to make direct contact with the school(s) that interest you.

The State of Tennessee and the University of Tennessee System establishes student residency regulations.

Students under the age of 24 are considered dependent students and residency classification for tuition purposes is determined to be the same state as parent(s) or legal guardian domicile.
An emancipated student independent of parents may establish in-state classification by producing clear and convincing evidence of Tennessee domicile. Proof must be provided that the move to Tennessee was not primarily for obtaining educational opportunities for themselves, dependents, or spouse. Turning 18 in itself does not provide evidence that a student is emancipated for in-state tuition purposes. Intent to remain in the state after attending the university in itself does not provide evidence that the move to the state is incidental to educational purposes.
Students over the age of 24 or otherwise independent must provide clear and convincing evidence that the move to Tennessee is not for educational opportunities for themselves, dependents, or spouse. Intent to remain in the state after attending the University in itself does not provide evidence that the move to the state is incidental to educational purposes.