Residency questions

[Prncssbuttercup]

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Hi,
This is a weird situation: My husband just accepted a job in Denver, we currently live in MN. I won't be able to move there, and while I would like to get a job there, I don't want to lose my MN residency because I really don't think I have a snowball's chance in hell of getting into the University of Colorado. Does anyone know if there is a way to work somewhere but keep your permanent address in another state? Realize, I would NOT be trying to apply at CU as a resident or trying to have residency in both states... any thoughts??? ARGH!!!

 

[LingoLaine]

I'm not exactly clear on your situation. You say your husband accepted the job already. Are you seriously considering living in MN and attending med school for 4 years while your husband lives in Denver? Do you have children? Do you want children? Do you own a house? Would you keep two separate homes?

I can't imagine that kind of a long-distance relationship personally, but I would check with the schools in MN to see EXACTLY what their in-state residency requirements are. It might be that if you've been a resident there for years, then moving out of state for one year or so won't alter your residency status. Be sure to find out EXACTLY how long you can go before your residency officially changes and consider keeping your MN driver's license, etc.

That said, I'm not sure why you don't think you have a snowball's chance of going to the University of Colorado. I live in Colorado and am banking on going there. Maybe it won't work out and I'll have to move out of state, but as an in-state resident my chances there are certainly MUCH BETTER BY FAR than anywhere else. (They grant interviews to approximately 60% of Colorado resident applicants, and accept about half of those.) That means that if you moved here and established residency (would take at least a year -- again, I would check with the school on EXACTLY what would qualify you), statistically you should have about a 30% chance of acceptance at CU. There probably aren't too many other schools that offer chances that good.

 

[Prncssbuttercup]

Yes, he already accepted the job, it is high paying compared to what he could get in MN. No on two residences, he will be living friends or family.

Currently he'll be staying with a friend for 250/mo. The worst-case scenario is being apart that long, but there isn't much of a plan, this job offer was out of the blue.

I don't think I have a chance because my UG gpa sucks, and while I have a 3.85 PB (sci is a bit higher PB) over 80 credits, CU said they only look at cumulative GPA. Compared to UMN its basically no chance at CU, even if I was a resident.

I've lived in MN all my life, so yes it would only be a short time away... I am wary of asking a question like this directly to the admissions people, as I don't want to sound shady!

 

[TriagePreMed]

Just stay in MN. You two will get a divorce anyway. No way your husband would take that job in Denver knowing you might not move if he isn't already ready to move on.

 

[Prncssbuttercup]

Triage, that comment is completely out of line.

 

[TrimtheChute]

Have you considered RVU - the DO school in CO? This could be a good option for you. Another thought might be having your husband fly to MN on weekends, especially if he is only paying 250/mo in Denver. You are going to be so busy studying anyway so you could get the studying done during the week and enjoy your time with him on the weekends. Just a thought....

 

[Prncssbuttercup]

Have you considered RVU - the DO school in CO? This could be a good option for you. Another thought might be having your husband fly to MN on weekends, especially if he is only paying 250/mo in Denver. You are going to be so busy studying anyway so you could get the studying done during the week and enjoy your time with him on the weekends. Just a thought....

That is the plan for now... Once I know his schedule, I am going to try to fly out there on breaks, and it seems like it will be at least 1x per month that one of us flies somewhere. I was looking for a more long-term solution, but I have many friends who have done this kind of thing for 4+ years...
The RVU thing I am considering because his job is actually close to Parker, and the place he will be living is literally less than 3 miles from the university. However, I am not sure what to think about them. I have seen some nasty stuff on here about them, but I guess some of it doesn't matter to me if the level of education is adequate. Do you know much about them?

 

[cabinbuilder]

That is the plan for now... Once I know his schedule, I am going to try to fly out there on breaks, and it seems like it will be at least 1x per month that one of us flies somewhere. I was looking for a more long-term solution, but I have many friends who have done this kind of thing for 4+ years...
The RVU thing I am considering because his job is actually close to Parker, and the place he will be living is literally less than 3 miles from the university. However, I am not sure what to think about them. I have seen some nasty stuff on here about them, but I guess some of it doesn't matter to me if the level of education is adequate. Do you know much about them?

RVU gets a lot of flack for being a for profit school. I toured the school this May - it is beautiful. One of my professors from LECOM now teaches there and LOVES it and he is genuinely happy with his choice to make the change. It is very student friendly atmosphere. Despite it being private, most students get financial help through the school itself from private donors. Don't let crap on SDN determine where you go/don't go. Get a tour for yourself, talk to the students there. I think it would be worth your time.

 

[Prncssbuttercup]

RVU gets a lot of flack for being a for profit school. I toured the school this May - it is beautiful. One of my professors from LECOM now teaches there and LOVES it and he is genuinely happy with his choice to make the change. It is very student friendly atmosphere. Despite it being private, most students get financial help through the school itself from private donors. Don't let crap on SDN determine where you go/don't go. Get a tour for yourself, talk to the students there. I think it would be worth your time.

Thanks for the info. Since I will be very close in October, I was thinking about contacting them about doing a tour at that time...