Not in-state anywhere

[aev20]

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My parents recently moved from New York to a different state while I was in college and said state requires one to have lived there for many years to be considered in-state at medical schools. I am, however, taking a gap year before starting medical school. If I declare myself financially independent and live in NY for this year, could I again be considered in-state? Does anyone know if I would have to go to extreme lengths to prove my residency status? I have otherwise lived there for over a decade and would not want to give up the chance to apply as an in-state resident to these schools if I don't have to...

 

[BubbaGump15]

You'll have to check on NY's specific laws because it varies by state. I recently moved to SC and one year was sufficient as long as I had driver's license for 1 year, multiple proofs of residency (paid taxes, a lease, etc), and could prove I was financially independent of my parents for 1 year since they live in another state.

From a quick google search, it looks like 1 year is good enough for NY residency. So get a license, pay taxes, and don't have your parents don't claim you on their taxes for 1 year you should be good. I had to send all my documentation and proof to SC schools I applied to so make sure you cover all your bases.

 

[aev20]

You'll have to check on NY's specific laws because it varies by state. I recently moved to SC and one year was sufficient as long as I had driver's license for 1 year, multiple proofs of residency (paid taxes, a lease, etc), and could prove I was financially independent of my parents for 1 year since they live in another state.

From a quick google search, it looks like 1 year is good enough for NY residency. So get a license, pay taxes, and don't have your parents don't claim you on their taxes for 1 year you should be good. I had to send all my documentation and proof to SC schools I applied to so make sure you cover all your bases.

Thank you for the advice! Was the 1 year period for you 1 year before you applied to med school or 1 year before you started?

 

[BubbaGump15]

Thank you for the advice! Was the 1 year period for you 1 year before you applied to med school or 1 year before you started?

For south carolina, it is 1 year by the time an admissions decision is made (when I applied, I had lived there 11 months and that was fine because it would be over a year by the time I get a decision). New York medical schools should have information on that somewhere on their website.

Kinda makes it confusing since every state varies!

 

[gonnif]

1) here are rules for NYS
New York State Residency Determination | Current Students |SUNY Upstate Medical University

2) depending on the state, if you have strong ties, such has living there most of your life, for admissions purposes you will be treated more like an instate. Indeed, many OOS acceptance are those with a strong tie to the state

3) admissions residency does not translate to tuition residency.