Umass residency requirement

[italicsquirel99]

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Does anyone on here know what Umass asks for as far as proof of residency (for someone who did not go to high school in mass).

I'm originally from FL, but did my undergrad at BU and am a Mass resident now, but don't know that I qualify as a resident based on the Umass criteria.

What sucks is that I don't qualify as a FL resident anymore...so if I don't qualify in MA either, I can't apply to any state schools as a resident. I have to be a resident of somewhere, don't I??? I have no home!!

 

[stifler]

you need to show that youve lived in mass for 5 years EXCLUDING undergrad. i went to a boston public for hs. i use to hate the fact that i went to a boston public. but its finally paying off. or at least i hope it pays off. have you lived in boston 5 years after undergrad and have been filling taxes in mass for over 5 years? if not, then there is no way around it unless you have high mcats, high gpa, and wanna do md/phd

 

[edmadison]

What sucks is that I don't qualify as a FL resident anymore...so if I don't qualify in MA either, I can't apply to any state schools as a resident. I have to be a resident of somewhere, don't I??? I have no home!!

Yes you do have to be a resident of somewhere (domicile is actually the correct term). You become a resident of a state when you are physically present there and have the intent to stay there indefinately. So you can become a resident 1 minute after stepping into your state. Many states have restricted in-state status to those who can prove they have lived there for a certain time and in certain circumstances. If these laws didn't exist, everyone could get instate tuition everywhere.

Remember, you don't necessarily lose you home residency when you go to college (at least if your parents still reside in your old state). The real bummer is when you decide to take a year off and work. In that case you are hosed.

As with all residency discussion, it is important to note that the schools admissions/financial aid department makes the final call. Thus, you should ask them. Depending on your situation, you may still be able to make an argument for Florida.

Ed

 

[italicsquirel99]

Yes you do have to be a resident of somewhere (domicile is actually the correct term). You become a resident of a state when you are physically present there and have the intent to stay there indefinately. So you can become a resident 1 minute after stepping into your state. Many states have restricted in-state status to those who can prove they have lived there for a certain time and in certain circumstances. If these laws didn't exist, everyone could get instate tuition everywhere.

Remember, you don't necessarily lose you home residency when you go to college (at least if your parents still reside in your old state). The real bummer is when you decide to take a year off and work. In that case you are hosed.

As with all residency discussion, it is important to note that the schools admissions/financial aid department makes the final call. Thus, you should ask them. Depending on your situation, you may still be able to make an argument for Florida.

Ed

Sorry...I meant is it possible to not qualify for instate tuition anywhere. Obviously I have to be a resident of somewhere. But thanks for your reply...I hadn't thought about calling the financial aid office.

 

[edmadison]

Sorry...I meant is it possible to not qualify for instate tuition anywhere. Obviously I have to be a resident of somewhere. But thanks for your reply...I hadn't thought about calling the financial aid office.

The answer to this question is yes. It is possible for you not to qualify for instate tuition anywhere.

Ed