Tuition and Fees Waiver

[jomfer 2]

Hello Everyone,

I am currently on a F-1 student visa and because of that I have to pay a huge amount for tution and fees at the college.

I got married to a US citizen last month and therefore I m submitting all my paperwork this week.

So, when will I have the right to pay as a in-state student? I mean out of state fee is way too much so when can that be reduced?

My friend said once I file the I-130 form, they will send the receipt of it and an Alien number will be written on it. After that, I have to take my alien number to the registrar's office and they will charge me what they charge to the other US citizens. Is that right? My next semester starts in January.

Please give me some ideas so that I can continue the college with paying somehow less amount for tuition and fees.

Regards

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

No, that is not right. It has to do with how long you lived in the state, etc. You are not a US resident yet so I doubt you will qualify for in-state tuition. But it's up to the school. Read over their requirements.

[annerobin12 9]

it depends on your school. One I asked said I'd have to have my greencard for a year before I'd be considered in-state. A community college said as soon as I have my greencard. Either way it's gonna be a long wait

[aaron2020 11,651]

Whether you qualify for in-state tuition will depend on your school.

Some schools requires one year of residency before a person can qualify for in-state tuition.

Some schools allows a person to use a spouse's residency.

There are no rules that applies to every school. Each school has its own rules.

[jomfer 2]

Hey all,

Sorry I should have said this before, but I am here since last 7 years attending the same college in the US. I did bachelors and masters before and now I m going for another master. Does that help now?

Thank you.

[Darnell 8,478]

no, not at all.

the answer is the same - find out from your school's registrar office.

Probably the right question would be:

I am shifting from F-1 status to LPR holding a greencard - when will I be able to start paying state resident tuition rates?

[jomfer 2]

That is pain. I will find out from the registra's office tomorrow and post here what they say.

Is it ok to quit the college after I receive the temporary greencard?

[Darnell 8,478]

The physical act of asking the registrar's office is pain?

OK - gimme the url of the university you attend.

[jomfer 2]

Hey sorry for the late reply. The admission office gave me a petition form and they said I have to supply them with some documents such as marriage certi and stuff. Since I was here for long time, I will be eligible as in-state student. I waiting for my I-130 approval so that I can attach the receipt with my school in-state petition documents.

[Darnell 8,478]

did you just file the only the I-130

or

did you file the I-130 + I-485 (plus all the ancilliary forms?)

makes a difference, for this waiting time.

[somesama 0]

Im going through the same thing. i have got the waiver through work study position GA/TA. I'm looking for an answer too :\

[jomfer 2]

I have filed I-130, I-485 and all the rest documents.

[jomfer 2]

Now the college is saying that I can only file in-state petition after I have a greencard so just gonna have to wait.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

~ Moved from AOS from Family Based Visas to AOS from Work, Student & Tourist Visas - OP adjusting from F-1 ~

[Leo7777 243]

You have already gotten several comments, and some info from the school directly.

And, as others noted, each school can have completely different rules.

That being said; I know that several universities have the rule that one can NEVER get in-state tuition if they attend the university continuously. Their rule is that you establish residency in the state by working, paying taxes, etc. for some time period, like 1-3 years, AND NOT attend university during that time period.

Otherwise, they would encounter the situation where many out of state and foreign students would always be trying to attain in-state tuition rates while, at the same time, attending on a continual basis.