Frequently Asked Questions - Declaring Arizona Residency, General
Being in Arizona for 1 year does not necessarily make you a resident for tuition purposes. You will need to meet all three of the independent requirements: one year showing presence and intent, and two years financial independence, unless you meet one of the exceptions. Once a student has been classified as a nonresident by admissions, he/she would need to petition for change of residency in order to be classified as a resident.
No, RA, TA or GA positions may allow a student to pay tuition at the in state rates. However, it is through a waiver submitted by your department that pays the out of state portion of your tuition. It does not reclassify you as a resident for tuition purposes. To be considered a resident for tuition purposes, you would need to petition for residency.
No, owning property in Arizona does not automatically qualify you as a resident for tuition purposes.
You may meet the residency requirements if you marry a resident of AZ. You would need to petition to verify your intent to be a permanent of AZ, that you are married, and that your spouse meets the AZ Board of Regents requirements for resident for tuition purposes.
No, there is no set amount of time after which a student attending as a non-resident will automatically be changed to a resident for tuition purposes. Any student wanting to be classified must initiate the process by contacting the residency office and submitting a petition for change of residency by the appropriate deadline.
No. ABOR policy indicates that the home of an unemancipated minor is that of the parents.
No. Any person requesting classification as a resident for tuition purposes must prove they meet the residency requirements or that they meet one of the approved exceptions.
The WUE/WICHE program allows residents of a participating state to pay a special, reduced tuition rate at participating institutions in other states. However, the student must maintain residency in the originating state; that is, WUE cannot be used to gain residency.
Any time spent in AZ under the WUE program cannot be counted towards residency as the student is still considered a resident of their home state during that time.
If you have questions specifically about WUE, please contact the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at 602.543.7000 or please go to our website.