Undergraduate Residency Application CenterUse this page to select the appropriate residency form, submit supporting documents, and track the status of your residency review.
Choose Your Residency Form
Select the option that best matches your situation. If you are unsure which Ohio residency classification applies to you, begin with the Residency Questionnaire. Not sure which classification applies?Complete the questionnaire first to determine which classification may apply before submitting your Ohio Residency Review. Start Residency Questionnaire ›West Virginia ReciprocityUse this form if you qualify for tuition reciprocity based on West Virginia residency. Complete Form ›Kentucky ReciprocityUse this form if you qualify for tuition reciprocity based on Kentucky residency. Complete Form ›Ohio Residency ReviewUse this form if you are requesting an Ohio residency classification review. Complete Form ›Important Deadlines: Submit your residency application form at least two weeks before the start of the term for which you are seeking in-state tuition. All required documentation must be received by the last day to register for that term. Residency requests cannot be applied to prior terms. Residency Frequently Asked QuestionsReview common questions about Ohio residency, documentation, eligibility, income, military exceptions, and residency decisions. What documentation do I need to submit to apply for residency?Documentation varies depending on how you are applying for residency. In general, unless you are applying for E-1 or C-3 residency or through one of the military exceptions, you must submit a completed and notarized Request for Resident Classification. In addition to the Request for Resident Classification, you must submit documentation for all sources of income used during the 12-month period you have been trying to establish residency. If I own or have the use of a car, am I financially responsible for the upkeep, gas, and insurance and reporting it for residency?Yes. Students are responsible for reporting and being financially capable of paying for the upkeep, gas, and car insurance of a car they own or have the use of during their residency review period. If my parents or spouse move to Ohio, when am I eligible to become a resident?You may be eligible for C-3, “instant residency,” if you are dependent upon a parent who is working full-time and has established domicile in Ohio before the beginning of a semester. You may also be eligible if you are a dependent spouse of a person who has begun working full-time and established domicile in Ohio for reasons other than gaining the benefit of a state-supported education before your initial term of enrollment. Does marrying an Ohio resident automatically make me a resident?No. Marriage to a person living in Ohio does not automatically make you an Ohio resident for tuition purposes. The person you marry must qualify as a resident for all legal purposes. Will I automatically become a resident for tuition purposes once I have lived in Ohio for a year?No. Any student who has been classified as a non-resident must apply for reclassification as a resident. Even if you are a Conditional Resident, you must apply if you want to be reviewed for regular residency once you have been in Ohio for 12 months. What is E-1 Conditional Residency?Conditional Residency allows an individual who is living in Ohio and is employed on a full-time or part-time and self-sustaining basis in Ohio to enroll as an in-state student for part-time studies, regardless of how long the individual has lived in Ohio. Conditional Residents must be able to demonstrate that they are self-supporting solely on their current employment income. Students must apply for E-1 residency every semester. Are non-United States citizens eligible for residency for tuition purposes?Eligibility depends on citizenship, immigration status, visa type, financial independence, and whether the student is dependent upon a qualifying spouse or parent. Students should review the residency application requirements carefully and submit documentation related to their citizenship or immigration status when requested. In submitting the Request for Resident Classification, what are some examples of acceptable income documentation?Examples include W-2 forms, pay stubs, financial aid award letters, notarized letters of support from Ohio residents, bank statements, and statements showing receipt of government benefits. What types of income sources are not eligible for helping me establish in-state residency?Examples of income sources that may not be eligible include support from individuals who are not residents of Ohio, PLUS loan money, personal loans, loans with a co-borrower, certain savings, financial aid requiring residency in another state, and credit card debt. How important is it that I obtain an Ohio driver license or register to vote in Ohio?Obtaining an Ohio driver license and registering to vote in Ohio demonstrate your intent to make Ohio your state of residence. Can I apply for a prior term and get a refund if I can show I was a resident then?No. The state guidelines prohibit retroactive residency decisions. You must apply by the deadline for the semester in question in order to be reviewed for residency for that semester. How can I appeal a residency decision?A student who is denied reclassification may appeal the decision by submitting a written request of appeal to the office that issued the initial decision. The residency officer will forward the appeal letter and documentation to the appeals committee on the student’s behalf. |