easiest/hardest states to become a state resident??

[curiouslygeorge]

Not looking for "hearsay" here but would like to know if anyone knows for sure how hard or easy it is go become a state resident in certain states. As we all look to possibly attending out-of-state schools and playing higher tuition, it might be good to know from some of you who may have first hand knowledge/experience of how or if this is possible. Then, to gain residency back in your original state, do you basically start from scratch? (Is it possible to have dual-residency--like dual citizenship?!)

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[MechE]

I think the California schools would be hard to get into. There are quite a few of them, but their GPA and MCAT scores are really high.

 

[curiouslygeorge]

I think the California schools would be hard to get into. There are quite a few of them, but their GPA and MCAT scores are really high.

Um... that wasn't exactly what I was asking. Maybe if i rephrase the question: Does anyone know about establishing yourself as a resident of certain states so that you can pay in-state tuition? In which states is this hard or easy to accomplish?

 

[DrSwede]

For Oregon, you must live here and not exceed 6 hours of classes per term for an entire year. Basically, they want to make sure you don't move there with just the intentions of going to school 😀

 

[ByrnBabyByrn]

For New York, you need proof that you've lived there for one year (such as a lease agreement), and you need to either register to vote or get a NY driver's license. Pretty simple and the school handled all the paperwork. You get instate tuition after your first year.

 

[drguy22]

For New York, you need proof that you've lived there for one year (such as a lease agreement), and you need to either register to vote or get a NY driver's license. Pretty simple and the school handled all the paperwork. You get instate tuition after your first year.

for any NJ school...once u have established that you pay untilities in the state of NJ...u pay resident tuition. simple! so i guess its by far the easiest in tat sense.....they only accept 10% out of state though.....good luck.

 

[JDAD]

TEXAS - I have lived here for four years, I have TX drivers licence, TX plates on my car, a TX title for my car. I have three TX bank accounts. I attended HS in TX. I am still not a resident.

 

[striped sweater]

TEXAS - I have lived here for four years, I have TX drivers licence, TX plates on my car, a TX title for my car. I have three TX bank accounts. I attended HS in TX. I am still not a resident.

yikes! can you elaborate? were you a resident when you attended hs?

 

[UCLAstudent]

It is very difficult to get state residency in Pennsylvania. I interviewed at Temple and Jefferson, and both times I was told that there is nothing that can be done for state residency and to not bother trying.

Ohio State boasts that Ohio is the easiest state to get residency in. 🙂

 

[drguy22]

It is very difficult to get state residency in Pennsylvania. I interviewed at Temple and Jefferson, and both times I was told that there is nothing that can be done for state residency and to not bother trying.

Ohio State boasts that Ohio is the easiest state to get residency in. 🙂

NO i really think NJ is.......just get a utility bill in NJ...and ur good!

 

[UCLAstudent]

NO i really think NJ is.......just get a utility bill in NJ...and ur good!

Wow, that IS easy. Lol.

 

[americanangel]

I moved almost a year and a half ago from NJ to FL...so for FL all you need to do is get a driver's license and voters registration (which everyone should have!!!!) and prove you've been here for a year
The trick with FL is though, you just can't own property and say you are a FL resident, you actually have to live here!!! So if you don't have intentions on staying here, FL might be a little tricky b/c I know all the FL med schools ask for a year's worth of proof!!!!!

 

[bgreet]

What about if you have a relative living in that state? Can one have that count as living in that particular state for a certain time? Can you just say you have lived with them for the past year, two years, etc. etc.?

 

[striped sweater]

What about if you have a relative living in that state? Can one have that count as living in that particular state for a certain time? Can you just say you have lived with them for the past year, two years, etc. etc.?

unless you really had lived with them, wouldn't that be lying?

 

[Reimat]

UMass med. accepts only in-state, and requires you to have proof of residency for 5 years before you are considered a resident. I think going to college in MA doesn't count unless you or your parents are paying state taxes.

 

[Childe]

What about if you have a relative living in that state? Can one have that count as living in that particular state for a certain time? Can you just say you have lived with them for the past year, two years, etc. etc.?

depends on the state..