Frequently Asked QuestionsRules and regulations for determining residence status are set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Additional THECB residency information can be found at www.collegeforalltexans.com. Table of Contents Where do I turn in my residency questions and/or affidavit? How do I establish a domicile in Texas? How do I get reclassified if I feel I now qualify as a Texas resident? If I am temporarily absent from Texas, will I lose my status as a Texas resident? How can I obtain the residency core questions or residency affidavit? What other documents should I turn in with the core questions? I am an international student and I want to know how I can establish residency. I am a member of the military. What would I have to do to be considered a resident? My application for residency was denied by the residency committee. What can I do now? What is the resident status for teachers, professors and their dependents? I am a student and employed as a teaching or research assistant; can I get in-state tuition? What other waivers are available for which I may be eligible? I couldn't find an answer to my question in this FAQ list. Who can I contact for more information? Q. Where do I turn in my Residency Questions, supporting documents and/or Affidavit? A. In person at: Q. How do I establish residency? A. You must satisfy one of the following sets of criteria:
Q. How do I establish a domicile in Texas? A. You must physically reside in Texas with the intent to maintain domicile in Texas for at least the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the full-term census date of the term you enroll at UT Dallas. The checklist that is on page 4 of the core residency questions outlines documentation that may be used to demonstrate the establishment of a domicile. Q. How do I get reclassified if I feel I now qualify as a Texas resident? A. You may petition for reclassification by completing the core residency questions and returning the completed form with all supporting documents to the Office of the Registrar prior to the first day of class for the current term.
A. A temporary absence from Texas, by you or your parent (if a dependent), will not affect your (or your parent’s) ability to continue to claim that Texas is your domicile. You must have the intention to return to Texas for any absence to be considered temporary.
A. The residency core questions and the residency affidavit are available on the residency forms page. You may also visit the Enrollment Management front desk in the 1st Floor of the Student Services Building. Q. What other documents should I turn in with the core questions? A. You are not required to submit any supporting documents with the initial residency core questions submitted as part of an application for admission to UT Dallas, or to augment an application for admission to UT Dallas. If you are seeking reclassification, you must submit documentation as stated on page four of the residency core questions. After reviewing your residency core questions form, the residency committee may request documentation. You will be notified via your UT Dallas e-mail account if additional information is required.
A. If you are claimed as a dependent by your parents for federal income tax purposes, then your domicile is presumed to be the same as that of your parents. To establish residency, your parents must establish a domicile in Texas at least 12 months prior to census day and maintain that domicile for the 12 months immediately preceding census day. A. If you are claimed as a dependent by your parents for federal income tax purposes, then your domicile is presumed to be the same as that of your parents. If your parents have established a domicile outside of Texas, then you are not eligible for resident tuition classification.
A. Certain international applicants and students are legally eligible to establish and maintain a domicile in Texas and can obtain Texas residency if they meet the residency requirements as listed in this FAQ. The applicant or student must be:
A. You may qualify for Texas residency regardless of immigration status if you: If you meet the above criteria, you are also required to complete a signed affidavit (in the form provided in chart I, which is incorporated into this subchapter for all purposes), stating that you will apply to become a permanent resident of the U.S. as soon as you become eligible to apply. A. If you are enrolled in a Texas institution of higher education for any part of the academic year prior to enrollment at UT Dallas, and were classified as a resident of Texas during that year, you will be classified as a Texas resident at UT Dallas. You are required to provide verification of your residency classification at your previous institution. Please see the residency officer at your previous school for a memo that states your resident status.
A. Please contact Buddy Sherbet in the Financial Aid Office at 972-883-4336.
A. Members of the military may visit The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for information on qualifying for resident tuition. You and your family members may be entitled to a waiver of out-of-state tuition and fees. Please contact Buddy Sherbet in the Financial Aid Office at 972-883-4336.
A. Marriage to a Texas resident does not make you a Texas resident. You must meet the residency requirements to be classified as a Texas resident on your own. However, marriage to a person who has established and maintained domicile in Texas may lend support to your claim regarding your intent to establish and maintain a domicile in Texas.
A. Applicants to UT Dallas may appeal to the residency chair for Enrollment Services.
A. Please visit the Financial Aid website for information about waivers for teachers, professors and their dependents.
A. Please visit the Financial Aid website for information about waivers for UT Dallas teaching and research assistants.
A. Information concerning waivers is available at www.collegeforalltexans.com.
A. If your classification was changed prior to the full-term census date, you are entitled to a refund of any amount paid in excess of the resident rate. If your classification is changed after the full-term census date, you will be assessed tuition and fees at the resident rate beginning with your next term of enrollment. A. If you have questions for which you cannot find an answer, please e-mail residency@utdallas.edu. |
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