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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Residence Classification
This document is intended to provide general information concerning residence classification
guidelines for fee-paying purposes and will respond directly to questions concerning residence
classification frequently asked by students and their families.
A complete listing of the residence classification guidelines, "Rules Determining Resident
and Nonresident Student Status for Indiana University Fee Purposes," appears in the
University Bulletin and in each edition of the
Schedule of Classes and Student Academic Information bulletin.
Students who want to appeal their residence classification should review the complete listing
of residence classification guidelines and should complete the Application for Classification
as a Resident Student. This document does not replace or supersede the "Rules
Determining Resident and Nonresident Student Status for Indiana University Fee Purposes" which took
effect February 1, 1974.
- Who is eligible for resident student status?
- Are dependent spouses eligible for resident student status without meeting the 12 month physical presence requirement?
- How can an emancipated student under 21 years of age whose parents live out-of-state establish eligibility for resident student status?
- If a person enrolls as a nonresident student, will that person always be considered a nonresident student?
- If I am eligible for a change in residency status after meeting all the requirements, will the change to resident status happen automatically?
- Will a person who moves to Indiana for reasons other than higher education jeopardize future eligibility for resident student status by enrolling in classes during the initial 12 month period of residence?
- My company transferred me to Indiana. Do I still have to wait the 12 months to become a resident?
- Does a nonresident student become automatically eligible for resident student status by marrying an Indiana resident?
- Does the payment of income or property taxes to the state of Indiana affect a nonresident student's eligibility for resident student status?
- Is it possible to be a legal resident of the state of Indiana and still be a nonresident student at Indiana University?
- If the parents of a resident student move to another state, will that student be reclassified to nonresident status?
- I lived in Indiana for years but left the state to take a job elsewhere. Am I still a resident?
- What if I am an Indiana resident who went out-of-state for school?
- Are the children of Indiana University alumni automatically eligible for classification as resident students?
- What about military families?
- Who determines residence classification?
- How do students appeal a decision of nonresident student status?
- Is there an "effective date" that applies to a person's eligibility for resident student status?
- What is the deadline for filing an appeal of nonresident student status?
- I won't meet the residency requirements until the start of the next semester, but registration for that term starts soon. Should I delay registering until my residency is changed?
- I expect to be eligible for resident status with the next term. How early should I file my appeal?
- If a nonresident student is reclassified to resident student status, is it possible to get a refund of the nonresident fees paid for that semester/session?
- Can a nonresident decision from the Office of the Registrar be appealed?
- When and where does the University Standing Committee on Residence meet?
- Are there student members on the Standing Committee on Residence?
- Are students who meet with the residence committee able to bring family members to the committee meeting?
- How is the student notified of the residence committee's decision?
Who is eligible for resident student status?
US citizens or permanent residents who are 21 years of age or emancipated are eligible for resident student
status after they have been physically present in Indiana for twelve consecutive months (prior to the first
day of classes) without the predominant purpose of education.
Students who are under 21 years of age and unemancipated are eligible for resident student status if their parents or
legal guardians reside in Indiana. Unemancipated students under 21 years of age whose parents or legal guardians move
to Indiana can be classified as resident students without first living in the state for 12 months.
However, in cases of legal guardianship agreements, it must be shown that the guardianship agreement was sought for
reasons other than to enable the student to become eligible for resident student status or for the purpose of attending
an Indiana high school. An official copy of the court documents that outline the guardianship agreement must be provided
to the University.
Are dependent spouses eligible for resident student status without meeting the 12 month physical presence requirement?
No. The exception (noted above) to the 12 month physical presence requirement applies only to unemancipated persons under
21 years of age whose parents or legal guardians move to or reside in Indiana. All other persons must meet the 12 month physical presence requirement.
How can an emancipated student under 21 years of age whose parents live out-of-state establish eligibility for resident student status?
This student would need to provide a notarized statement from the parents indicating the level of financial support provided to the
student and the date when the parents last claimed the student as a dependent on their federal income tax returns.
In addition, this student would need to provide a financial statement indicating all sources and amounts of income sufficient for self support.
This student would then have to be physically present in Indiana for twelve consecutive months without the predominant
purpose of education in order to become eligible for resident student status.
If a person enrolls as a nonresident student, will that person always be considered a nonresident student?
No. Any person who meets the residence guidelines is eligible for resident student status without regard to previous enrollment as a nonresident student.
If I am eligible for a change in residency status after meeting all the requirements, will the change to resident status happen automatically?
No. It is necessary to file an "Application for Classification as a Resident Student at Indiana University for Fee Paying Purposes" (Residency Application) with the Office of the Registrar.
Will a person who moves to Indiana for reasons other than higher education jeopardize future eligibility for resident
student status by enrolling in classes during the initial 12 month period of residence?
No. If a person can provide convincing evidence that the move to Indiana was without the predominant purpose of attending
an institution of higher education, future resident student classification should not be affected by University enrollment
during the 12 month residence period even if such enrollment is on a full-time basis.
My company transferred me to Indiana. Do I still have to wait the 12 months to become a resident?
Yes. At this time there is no special consideration given to persons who are transferred by their employers to
Indiana. You are still required to meet the necessary qualifying period for a change to resident student status
provided your reason for coming to Indiana was for employment reasons (a job transfer or a new job) and not for educational purposes.
Does a nonresident student become automatically eligible for resident student status by marrying an Indiana resident?
No. Although marriage to a resident of Indiana is one of the factors considered in the determination of predominant
purpose, the existence of this factor does not require a finding of resident status.
However, after providing convincing evidence that the marriage has changed a student's predominant purpose for
being in Indiana, a nonresident student may be eligible for reclassification to resident student status
12 months after the date of marriage.
Does the payment of income or property taxes to the state of Indiana affect a nonresident student's eligibility for resident student status?
No. Persons who are in Indiana for the predominant purpose of education do not become eligible for resident student status on the basis of paying taxes to the state.
Is it possible to be a legal resident of the state of Indiana and still be a nonresident student at Indiana University?
Yes. The state of Indiana determines for specific purposes (driver's licenses, voter registration, etc.) the
requirements for becoming a legal resident of the state. However, the state legislature has delegated to Indiana's
institutions of higher education the responsibility of determining when a person becomes eligible for resident
student status.
Many nonresident students are considered legal residents of the state. These individuals are eligible to carry an
Indiana driver's license, to register to vote, and to be called to serve as members of juries. However, persons
who reside in Indiana for the predominant purpose of education are considered nonresidents for fee-paying purposes at the University.
If the parents of a resident student move to another state, will that student be reclassified to nonresident status?
No. Once a person has been properly classified as a resident student, that person shall remain a resident student
so long as remaining continuously enrolled (each first and second semester) in the University until earning the
degree in progress.
I lived in Indiana for years but left the state to take a job elsewhere. Am I still a resident?
It depends. If you returned to the state within one year of the time you left, the university still
considers you a resident. If you were gone more than a year, you would be a non-resident.
What if I am an Indiana resident who went out-of-state for school?
We don't consider any time spent out-of-state as a student against you as long as you
return to Indiana within one year following your last enrollment or graduation.
Are the children of Indiana University alumni automatically eligible for classification as resident students?
No. Although a nonresident fee remission program was once offered by the IU Foundation (a program
which did not change the student's residence classification but rather paid the nonresident portion
of the fees), the alumni status of the student's parents is not a factor in determining residence
classification.
What about military families?
Military families from Indiana maintain their Indiana resident status as long as they
continue to file their personal income tax returns in Indiana. Members of these families
must provide copies of their Indiana income tax returns or military documents that
indicate the personal income tax withholding state of the military member.
Who determines residence classification?
When students are admitted to the University, the Office of Admissions render the initial residence
\classification determination. Decisions made in this office are based on the information provided by
students during the admission application process.
How do students appeal a decision of nonresident student status?
Students who want to appeal their nonresident status should contact the Office of the Registrar and should
request and complete an "Application for Classification as a Resident Student at Indiana University for
Fee-Paying Purposes." After the completed application is evaluated, the student is notified in writing
of the decision rendered.
Is there an "effective date" that applies to a person's eligibility for resident student status?
Yes. Circumstances that exist on the first day of classes of each individual semester/session
determine a person's eligibility for resident student status for that semester/session.
What is the deadline for filing an appeal of nonresident student status?
Students have until the last day of the effective semester to deliver their completed
application for reclassification to the Office of the Registrar.
I won't meet the residency requirements until the start of the next semester, but registration for that term starts soon. Should I delay registering until my residency is changed?
No. Complete your registration as close to your assigned registration time
as possible in order to have the best selection of courses.
I expect to be eligible for resident status with the next term. How early should I file my appeal?
You can submit the Residency Application as early as two months prior to the start of the term.
If eligible for that term, we'll make the change in time for any tuition charges you'll
receive from the university.
If a nonresident student is reclassified to resident student status, is it possible to get a refund of the nonresident fees paid for that semester/session?
Yes. The nonresident portion of the fees already paid will be refunded if the student applies
for resident student status before the deadline and if a resident decision is rendered. Note that
the "effective date" for determining the student's eligibility is the first day of classes
of the effective semester/session (see above).
Can a nonresident decision from the Office of the Registrar be appealed?
Yes. Decisions from the campus Office of the Registrar can be appealed to the University Standing
Committee on Residence. A written request for an appeal should be sent to the Office of the Registrar
indicating whether a personal appearance with the committee is desired.
When and where does the University Standing Committee on Residence meet?
The Standing Committee on Residence always meets on the Bloomington campus, generally meeting on the first Thursday of each month.
Are there student members on the Standing Committee on Residence?
Yes. Two student members are appointed to the committee by the President of the University.
Are students who meet with the residence committee able to bring family members to the committee meeting?
Yes. Students may invite family members, friends, or other persons to the committee meeting.
How is the student notified of the residence committee's decision?
The student is notified in writing of the decision of the committee members.
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