Residency

Residency Reclassification

Students who believe their residency classification is incorrect may request a review of their residency status.  During the review, students must provide clear and convincing evidence that they are domiciled in PA, based on the PASSHE policy and definitions.

PASSHE Policy states, “Domicile is the place where one intends to reside either permanently or indefinitely and does in fact so reside.”  A person may live in a place for temporary reasons, such as a vacation home or attending college. Once the goal of the temporary reason is accomplished, the person does not intend to remain in that place. Since the person's presence is only temporary, the individual cannot be considered an in-state resident for tuition purposes.  

Each student's situation is unique. The student should consider what documentation supports their residency and financial ties in the state.  The student must prove they are currently residing in the state, have been residing in the state, and plan to continue residing in the state regardless of being enrolled at the institution. Numerous acts support this claim. For students under the age of 22, documentation submitted would be to establish their parents' domicile in Pennsylvania.