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I've been accepted at a school where I'll definitely be categorized as oos for the full four years unless I can show compelling evidence to change the story. I'm wondering what the sentiment is from folks on the receiving end of my request to change residency status after year 1. My take is that a typical med student relocates for four years and doesn't contribute a dime to the state outside of paying their tuition, someone for rent, misc. supplies, etc. In my case, yes, I will of course be relocating because of medical school. But there are contribution differences during my stay. I would buy a house if it means paying half the tuition during med school. I would pay property taxes on that house. I would then pay school taxes. I will pay taxes when I sell the house if we move. I will send my kids to daycare. My spouse will pick up a fulltime job and pay state income taxes. We will also sell our current oos home and remain in the new state continuously, changing our driver's licenses, etc.
There's no doubt I'm trying to skirt the oos tuition here. But it's because there are a few more things my family will be contributing to the state during our stay, which may end up being indefinite. These extra investments may also end up compelling us to stay in this new state, as we already really like it there (hence my choice to attend in the first place). Will those extra $$'s add up to the tuition differential? Depends on the home we buy, my spouse's income, etc. But probably not.
Anyways, I'm wondering if anyone has experience along these lines. All thoughts are welcome.
There's no doubt I'm trying to skirt the oos tuition here. But it's because there are a few more things my family will be contributing to the state during our stay, which may end up being indefinite. These extra investments may also end up compelling us to stay in this new state, as we already really like it there (hence my choice to attend in the first place). Will those extra $$'s add up to the tuition differential? Depends on the home we buy, my spouse's income, etc. But probably not.
Anyways, I'm wondering if anyone has experience along these lines. All thoughts are welcome.