Residence for Tuition Purposes
Under Texas law, the rules issued by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Rules and Regulations of the University of Texas System Board of Regents, prospective and enrolled students are classified as a resident of Texas, a nonresident, or an international student on a temporary visa. A person who has resided in the state under circumstances specified in these rules is eligible for classification as a resident.
A non-U.S. citizen, a foreign national, or a permanent resident of the United States not eligible to be classified as a resident of Texas is classified as a nonresident. A non-U.S. citizen who is not a permanent resident of the United States and has not been permitted by Congress to adopt the United States as a domicile while in this country is classified as an international student. An individual classified as a nonresident may qualify, under certain exceptions specified in these rules, for resident tuition rates and other charges while continuing to be classified as a nonresident.
The student is responsible for registering under the proper residence classification. If there is any question about the student’s right to classification as a resident of Texas, it is the student’s obligation to consult the Office of the Registrar and have his or her status officially determined.
Students must file a Core Residency Questionnaire for classification as a resident of Texas. If the student’s classification as a resident of Texas changes for any reason, the student must notify the Office of the Registrar. Information and advice regarding residency status are available from the Office of the Registrar.