Residency Information
As a student at a Texas college or university, you’ll be considered either a Texas resident or non-resident. Your residency status affects your eligibility for:
- Resident tuition at a Texas public college or university
- Financial aid at a Texas college or university
To determine your residency status, you’ll have to answer a set of residency questions on your college applications.
Who is eligible to receive in-state tuition rates in Texas?
Meeting all requirements will make you eligible to receive in-state tuition rates at a Texas public college or university.
- Graduate from a public or private high school, or receive a high school equivalency, in Texas
- Live in Texas for at least three years (36 months) leading up to your high school graduation or receiving your GED
- Live in Texas, as your permanent residence, for 12 consecutive months right before the semester that you plan to enroll in college
- Must be lawfully present in the U.S. to be considered a Texas resident