What's the difference??

[Moonchan93 4]

 I'm trying to apply for fafsa, you know ... for applying purposes  but it asks;

Have you lived in Arkansas for at least 5 years?

 

Yes

No

 

What is your state of legal residence?

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Did you become a legal resident of Arkansas before January 1, 2012?

 

Yes

No

 

When did you become a legal resident of Arkansas? Enter the month and year. (mmyyyy)

 

 Now permanent resident to my understanding  is to have a greencard... but what is a legal resident of your state.. and how long do you have to be in say where i am In arkansas to be considered one??

[blooms 63]

I would think is when you officially moved there. Have an ID stating the current address. I moved from OK to AR on Feb 2016. But we finally settled down, found a house on Sept 2016. So during that time, I applied for state ID, and that’s the official date I became a current resident of AR. Is that what you’re asking? I may have a brain fart. Anyway hello to you neighbor!

 

blooms

[Moonchan93 4]

1 minute ago, blooms said:

I would think is when you officially moved there. Have an ID stating the current address. I moved from OK to AR on Feb 2016. But we finally settled down, found a house on Sept 2016. So during that time, I applied for state ID, and that’s the official date I became a current resident of AR. Is that what you’re asking? I may have a brain fart. Anyway hello to you neighbor!

 

blooms

Oh my gosh! hello! and only down the road i'm in decatur but close enough!   i think so  I don't have my Greencard in hand but ive been living in arkansas from Jan so

[Ontarkie 14,507]

~~Moved to Moving Here and Your New Life, from AOS FAmily - as the Op is asking about fafsa.~~

[Ischnura 285]

The way it was explained to us was I would have had to have been living legally - LPR/greencard - in the state, not just the country, for 6 months before they would consider me for in state tuition. Would also need proof such as utility bills or lease. This was for a University in Idaho and from what I was told, also, every school is different. Perhaps you could get an appointment with student guidance and they can go over all if you're still unsure. 

[TamaraN 72]

You have to have lived in Arkansas for 6 months (of the taxable year). Meaning you should have been living there since May of this year.