Residency Questions

[link2swim06]

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So I have lived in Ohio all my life but my dad now works full time/lives in South Carolina (and will for the next 2 years, bad job market in Ohio). He is the only income earner in my household but my mom lives in Ohio (where I go to school). Since I am a dependent of him does that mean that I am a Ohio resident becoming a South Carolina one?

I ask because the 2 south Carolina schools seem to be selective to instate residents and I don't want to throw my money away. I have looked at the south Carolina residency info and it says

B. Independent persons who reside in and have been domiciled in South Carolina for fewer than twelve months but who have full-time employment in the State, and their dependents, may be considered eligible for in-state rates for as long as such independent person is employed on a full-time basis in the State.

What do you guys think? Can I technically be a resident of either state (depending on if my dad files me as a dependent of his or not)

 

[sustentacular]

How long ago did your Dad move to SC and is he filing his taxes as a resident of South Carolina or Ohio?

If you are not filed as a dependent you can file for Ohio and be a Ohio resident.
If your Dad claims you as a dependent and files as a South Carolina resident then you can probably claim SC residency.

The big issue with what you've quoted is that it is concerned with residency requirements for the basis of tuition and not necessarily residency requirements for having the advantage of applying as an in state candidate. In this scenario it is best to call the school and ask them what they think.

 

[link2swim06]

How long ago did your Dad move to SC and is he filing his taxes as a resident of South Carolina or Ohio?

If you are not filed as a dependent you can file for Ohio and be a Ohio resident.
If your Dad claims you as a dependent and files as a South Carolina resident then you can probably claim SC residency.

The big issue with what you've quoted is that it is concerned with residency requirements for the basis of tuition and not necessarily residency requirements for having the advantage of applying as an in state candidate. In this scenario it is best to call the school and ask them what they think.

He just got the job at the end of August but there is a blank on the South Carolina secondary asking if you have any significant ties to South Carolina. I will definitely call but hopefully I can explain my situation there too.

 

[Mattabet]

If you want to be considered a resident of South Carolina (you might be able to swing it), you need documentation. When making the determination of residency, they look at things like driver's license, voting registration, tax returns, etc. So, if you want to be a South Carolina resident, I'd go vote there, get a driver's license there, and if possible get a job there. Your dad's residency helps, but it's not going to be the only thing they look at.

 

[link2swim06]

If you want to be considered a resident of South Carolina (you might be able to swing it), you need documentation. When making the determination of residency, they look at things like driver's license, voting registration, tax returns, etc. So, if you want to be a South Carolina resident, I'd go vote there, get a driver's license there, and if possible get a job there. Your dad's residency helps, but it's not going to be the only thing they look at.

I thought that is what they looked at, in Ohio at least, but I saw on the South Carolina med school website it said "in South Carolina for fewer than twelve months but who have full-time employment in the State, and their dependents, may be considered eligible for in-state rates for as long as such independent person is employed on a full-time basis in the State."

Do you still think I need to vote/ get a drivers license in that state?

The most important question is during the application process will I be looked at as a instate or out of state applicant? I doubt I would have a decent chance at getting in if I was considered as an out of state student.

 

[Mattabet]

I thought that is what they looked at, in Ohio at least, but I saw on the South Carolina med school website it said "in South Carolina for fewer than twelve months but who have full-time employment in the State, and their dependents, may be considered eligible for in-state rates for as long as such independent person is employed on a full-time basis in the State."

Do you still think I need to vote/ get a drivers license in that state?

The most important question is during the application process will I be looked at as a instate or out of state applicant? I doubt I would have a decent chance at getting in if I was considered as an out of state student.

From what that says it seems pretty clear cut. The license probably wouldn't hurt, but it looks like all you need is for your dad to work there full-time. Sounds like you're a SC resident to me 🙂 (at least for application purposes).