Claiming Residency of a State to Pay In-State Tuition

[michaelcimba]

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I'm just curious if this is a thing, but is it possible to somehow claim residency of a state after a year of dental school in order to pay in-state tuition? I realize it probably isn't that easy, but I've heard states differ with regards to what the requirements are for residency.

 

[artist2022]

Yes! Many schools do this, you just have to do your research to see which do. There was a thread talking about it, maybe try searching for it and see if you can find that list of schools that do this.

 

[Life of Pablo]

Yes! Many schools do this, you just have to do your research to see which do. There was a thread talking about it, maybe try searching for it and see if you can find that list of schools that do this.

I wouldn't say many. Some schools allows you to change residency. Most don't. There's a list of the schools that do that somewhere on these forums. If you search for it, you should be able to find it.

 

[Jaa_]

I think it depends more on the state laws than the school. I know NY and CT are good for easily claiming residency.

 

[Kingfish23]

Tennessee told us that the only way to claim residency was to marry somebody who IS a resident. Just an example of how laws may vary by state.

 

[careerchanger09]

Definitely, varies by school/state.

I went to visit UNLV's dental school and their admissions dept said you can establish residency and pay in-state tuition after the first year.

I called OHSU's dental school and they said you needed to have residency when you applied otherwise you would need to pay out of state tuition for all 4 years.

 

[Zippojake]

Tennessee told us that the only way to claim residency was to marry somebody who IS a resident. Just an example of how laws may vary by state.

Maybe the Dean has a daughter....works for me.......these loans are going to be scary

 

[Kingfish23]

Maybe the Dean has a daughter....works for me.......these loans are going to be scary

He told me that, pointed at me and winked