Need advice on changing state of residency

[Mountaineer12]

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Earlier this month I applied EDP at WVU as an OOS student (PA resident). I went to WVU for undergrad, am spending my gap year in Morgantown, and was expecting to become a resident this time next year. I thought I had to wait for a year to establish residency but now I hear I don't have to since I'm not a student and I can become a resident at any time. So, assuming everything goes well with the DMV, should I update the school when I become a resident? West Virginia residents are highly favored in the admissions process, not to mention the lower tuition and the general proof to the committee that I'm dedicated to the state. Advice? I know it's too early to send update letters, but I feel like this is pretty significant. Thanks!

 

[theseeker4]

Earlier this month I applied EDP at WVU as an OOS student (PA resident). I went to WVU for undergrad, am spending my gap year in Morgantown, and was expecting to become a resident this time next year. I thought I had to wait for a year to establish residency but now I hear I don't have to since I'm not a student and I can become a resident at any time. So, assuming everything goes well with the DMV, should I update the school when I become a resident? West Virginia residents are highly favored in the admissions process, not to mention the lower tuition and the general proof to the committee that I'm dedicated to the state. Advice? I know it's too early to send update letters, but I feel like this is pretty significant. Thanks!

Definitely. I would personally call the admission office and ask about updating your file to reflect that you are now a resident (once you are of course). Make sure the school itself recognizes you as a resident after less than a year (and it isn't just the state government that recognizes you as such but the school has a separate policy) and definitely update the school ASAP.

 

[Mountaineer12]

Great, thanks!