Establishing residency through spouse

[sonylarkhi]

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Hey guys...

I was wondering if it's easy to establish residency through a spouse? Meaning if my husband was to establish state residency, would I automatically be approved for residency? How difficult is it for someone outside of school, who is currently working in a state, to become a resident. In particular, i'm worried about Maryland but other state's info would be cool as well. I posted this in the dental forum too to get their perspective. Thanks!!!

 

[rose786]

Hey guys...

I was wondering if it's easy to establish residency through a spouse? Meaning if my husband was to establish state residency, would I automatically be approved for residency? How difficult is it for someone outside of school, who is currently working in a state, to become a resident. In particular, i'm worried about Maryland but other state's info would be cool as well. I posted this in the dental forum too to get their perspective. Thanks!!!

Honestly, the only residency requirements that matter are the ones for the state you're interested in. Google "maryland residency requirements" and see what comes up. I know for my state it was possible to get residency based on my husband, but I'm not from Maryland.

 

[diane07]

I know that UIC states that their residency requirements for the purpose of IN STATE TUITION may be different than the general residency requirements. So do the google search and make sure it fits with the dental school's residency requirements.

 

[Lurchdubious]

sometimes you can get in-state if your spouse works at the school. no matter what job, just employed by the university. also, you may be able to get an additional tuition break on top of in-state, just by having the spouse work at the school. i know Pitt does this.

 

[Lurchdubious]

you still have to be in that state for the time frame that the state law dictates.

oh sure, i should have specified that res status is usually changed for the 2nd or 3rd year of school, and you will most likely have to pay outta state for at least the 1st yr. still a big savings.

 

[bigstix808]

in NC must pay rent with out enrolling in a school for 12 months.

in GA, must just show proof of residency, only to get a DL and then you're in.

if you're married in either one to someone that is already a res then you're in as long as you live with them (i only mention that because i have a prof who's wife works in SC and he teaches in GA).