Define "out of state student" please

[SirRichardPryor]

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I've noticed a lot of people seem to get that confused so here are two examples, let us know if they are considered an out of state student.

John Doe goes to the University of Kansas to apply for their pharmacy school but is originally from California. They did all of their pre-pharmacy at Kansas. Out of state student?

John Doe goes to the University of Southern California and applies for pharmacy school at the University of Kansas. They are are originally from California. Out of state student?

 

[Carboxide]

I've noticed a lot of people seem to get that confused so here are two examples, let us know if they are considered an out of state student.

John Doe goes to the University of Kansas to apply for their pharmacy school but is originally from California. They did all of their pre-pharmacy at Kansas. Out of state student?

John Doe goes to the University of Southern California and applies for pharmacy school at the University of Kansas. They are are originally from California. Out of state student?

Both are out of state unless they legally acquire residency in that state. Attending an undergraduate institution in the state in which you are applying does not give you in state status automatically.

 

[busyizzy]

Yeah, you gotta apply as a resident, have an address you live in in that state.

Most of the time, schools require you to be a resident for a year before they grant you resident status, so no, moving 2 months before school starts and claiming you are a resident does not work.

I find it easiest just to do it this way: where is your driver's license from? What state are you registered to vote under? That is most likely your residency state. These aren't official ways to validate it, but they are decent guidelines, I find.

 

[oceanbutler]

the following are some general requirements to be considered in-state (let's choose ca for example):
- getting a ca driver's license (or id if you don't drive)
- register to vote in ca
- establish a residence in ca
- register your car in ca
- get a job in ca --> pay ca taxes

for my school i need to be a state resident for a year until i am considered an in-state student. the license, voting, residence, and car registration are probably the most important.