Considered in-state after 1st year?

[sleepy21]

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Does anyone know of dental schools that consider you in-state after the first year and allow you to pay in-state tuition? I've heard that some schools do this, but I don't know of any specific examples. Also, what schools do you know of that are out of state friendly?
Thanks

 

[Sam Spade]

At SUNY Buffalo and University of Maryland, I've heard that you can qualify for in-state tuition after the first year of school. At UNC, it's also possible but not easy.

 

[aphistis]

Originally posted by sleepy21
Does anyone know of dental schools that consider you in-state after the first year and allow you to pay in-state tuition? I've heard that some schools do this, but I don't know of any specific examples. Also, what schools do you know of that are out of state friendly?
Thanks

IUSD allots roughly 30 spaces each year, out of a class of 100, to out-of-state students. I'm not sure what Indiana's residency requirements are, however; it's a matter of state law, not just school policy.

 

[GTchick]

University of Kentucky never allows you to become a resident after you apply.
I attend Temple and got in state for my first semester. It also helped that my parents happened to move to PA but they only lived here for a week before i got my residency. I think usually here it takes buying a house or a year living here.

 

[trypmo]

Definitely NOT any of the Texas schools. They're real bastards about that. Grr! 😡

 

[NewNameForGoogleBot]

Originally posted by GTchick
University of Kentucky never allows you to become a resident after you apply.

Not true, I know several people who have recieved in-state after a year. It is difficult, however.

 

[ShawnOne]

UNLV does this. To qualify as a resident, the student must obtain a drivers license, and reside in NV for 12 months.

They also grant 30 out-of-state spots.

 

[quantumhead]

At VCU if you enter as an out of stater you will remain as such for your four (or five) years of Dental school. You can apply for in-state and go in front of a board to argue why you should get it however they just deny everything. Owning a house will not get you anything either. I bought a house in VA, all my cars are licensed in this state as is my wife and I. We pay taxes and even aquired an accent, y'all. I have even watched some NASCAR. The only other thing I can do is get a truck, put in a gun rack, a rebel flag sticker and walk around whistleing dixi. I doubt even that would help be because these damm southerners can smell a blue blood a mile away.
I would assume that if you start as out-of-state you will remain that way. Schools are hurtin' fer money. See my great southern accent! Maybe if I dressed as Col. Sanders.....

 

[ItsGavinC]

Originally posted by trypmo
Definitely NOT any of the Texas schools. They're real bastards about that. Grr! 😡

But isn't their tuition STILL 70% lower than other schools, even without the residency status?

 

[spooky42]

At SUNY Buffalo and University of Maryland, I've heard that you can qualify for in-state tuition after the first year of school. At UNC, it's also possible but not easy.

Actually at Maryland you have to be married to someone that is paying taxes in the state of Maryland, so its kinda hard. When I went down for my interview I actually asked them if they knew any single women.

 

[sxr71]

Some funny posts in this thread.

 

[aphistis]

Originally posted by ItsGavinC
But isn't their tuition STILL 70% lower than other schools, even without the residency status?

70% less, even for nonresidents?(!?) That'd be a heck of a bargain. This is the first I've heard of it, though.

 

[trypmo]

Originally posted by ItsGavinC
But isn't their tuition STILL 70% lower than other schools, even without the residency status?

For Texas in-state, I think tuition's around $5k, whereas for out-of-state, it's more like $15k, but in either case, the fees easily add up to an additional $10k. Compared to other schools, you're right, this is definitely quite economical! I guess I was griping because that $10k difference still seems like a whole lot to me, and I'm only planning to apply to the Texas schools.

Another issue: I've heard nasty rumours that the Staffords will only fund you "up to the cost of education" figure set out by the school you're going to attend. For example, if School X thinks I should only be paying $500/month for rent, that's all the Staffords will pay for. Beyond the Staffords, I think I've been getting the feeling that parental info is to be required, and that's an absolute dead-end for me. Oh well. Best moved to another thread/forum, I suppose!

 

[sxr71]

Originally posted by aphistis
70% less, even for nonresidents?(!?) That'd be a heck of a bargain. This is the first I've heard of it, though.

I heard that it is next to impossible to get into a Texas school from out of state, but I wonder how good my sources are.

 

[sxr71]

Originally posted by trypmo
For Texas in-state, I think tuition's around $5k, whereas for out-of-state, it's more like $15k, but in either case, the fees easily add up to an additional $10k. Compared to other schools, you're right, this is definitely quite economical! I guess I was griping because that $10k difference still seems like a whole lot to me, and I'm only planning to apply to the Texas schools.

Another issue: I've heard nasty rumours that the Staffords will only fund you "up to the cost of education" figure set out by the school you're going to attend. For example, if School X thinks I should only be paying $500/month for rent, that's all the Staffords will pay for. Beyond the Staffords, I think I've been getting the feeling that parental info is to be required, and that's an absolute dead-end for me. Oh well. Best moved to another thread/forum, I suppose!

Well you can try to petition the school for extra expenses for extenuating circumstances. You can even get private loans if you have to, but that's a last resort (still better than paying 14% interest on CC balances).

 

[trypmo]

Originally posted by sxr71
I heard that it is next to impossible to get into a Texas school from out of state, but I wonder how good my sources are.

Yes, from what I know, it's very, VERY hard. I even heard one TX admissions dean confirm that you need much higher stats to be competitive as an out-of-stater.

Since all 3 TX schools are funded by the state, they have a rule that they can only accept a small number (or a small percentage, I forget which) of "outsiders."

 

[trypmo]

Update: I just learned today that TX schools can take up to 10% of each entering class from out-of-state.