An FYI about schooling/residency

[FormelyCA 0]

I swear I always find out stuff TOO late!!

I just found out that I don't have to wait the 8 months/year to claim residency to qualify for in-state tuition and that I could use my HUSBANDS residency status. I wish I had known this 6 weeks ago when Fall registration was due

So, just spreading the word out there for people who don't know this tidbit of info and for who want to go to school.

[Flames9_RN 358]

I swear I always find out stuff TOO late!!

I just found out that I don't have to wait the 8 months/year to claim residency to qualify for in-state tuition and that I could use my HUSBANDS residency status. I wish I had known this 6 weeks ago when Fall registration was due

So, just spreading the word out there for people who don't know this tidbit of info and for who want to go to school.

It all depends on the school. One just has to ask.

[FormelyCA 0]

^^ Ugh. I hate these types of replies.

No, actually one doesn't just have to flippantly "ask". How do you know to ask it if you don't even know it is possible?????? Since it never occurred to me to ask if I can use my husbands residency, I did not ask that specific question. Obviously.

When I DID call the school in my city (months ago), I told them I will soon be a resident (not thinking to mention I had just married and subsequently give her my life story...again, because thinking my HUSBANDS residency had nothing to do with MY situation) and asked about the residency/in-state tuition factor, the man said that I have to be in in-state resident for 8 months or a year, that he wasn't sure, but to apply and they would figure it out. Turns out, since I didn't tell him I was to be married to a US citizen, he never mentioned it to me, and I didn't mention to him, and then we never mentioned it to each other, and nothing was ever mentioned to anyone. Again - because I didn't know. Thus my reason for posting this. Sheesh.

Perhaps it does depend on the school. But, you have to KNOW to ask the question and I think this is something not everyone is aware of.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Sorry my reply wasnt up to ur high standard, lol. I should have added on many many sentences. One should phone up, or go in person to each school institution and ask what their requirements are as it varies from school to school. Some will base it on your "usa" spouses residences. Some will forgive it all together if ur spouse is in the USA Armed Forces. But u are correct, one has to ask the right questions

Edited May 23, 2009 by flames9