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Use the residency navigator to help determine your eligibility for residency

Residency for tuition purposes

 

Your residency classification for tuition purposes is determined based on Arizona revised statutes and guidelines provided by the Arizona Board of Regents' (ABOR). Students who have been classified as non-residents can request reclassification by submitting a Residency Petition. Use the Residency Navigator and the links below to learn more.

Students who graduated from an Arizona high school but do not otherwise qualify to be classified as residents for tuition purposes may be eligible to receive the Non-Resident Tuition Rate for Arizona High School Graduates.

Information about Arizona Prop. 308.

Requesting residency reclassification

Once you know which petition is best for you, this is what you need to do.

one Residency Navigator

Two Review requirements

ThreeSubmit your petition

 

 

Residency Navigator

We’ve designed this tool to help you determine which residency classification category may apply to you. Using the residency navigator will not have any influence on the outcome of your residency petition. It is not intended to predict whether your petition will be approved or denied.

Are you active military (including National Guard or Reserves)?

 

The military exception might apply to your situation – especially if you are stationed in Arizona.

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Are you the spouse or dependent of an active military member?

 

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The military exception applies to spouses and dependents and might work for you – especially if you are stationed in Arizona.

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Are you a veteran of the U.S. Military?

 

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Thank you for your service! There are two veteran exceptions that might apply to your situation.

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Are you the spouse or dependent of a veteran?

 

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Review the Choice Act criteria under the veteran exception to see if that might apply to your situation.

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Are you American Indian and belong to an Arizona tribe?

 

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The American Indian Exception applies if you are an enrolled member of an Indian tribe whose reservation land lies wholly or partially in Arizona.

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Were you transferred to Arizona by your employer (or spouse’s employer)?

 

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If your employer transferred you to Arizona for employment purposes, you might qualify for the transferred employee exception.

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Are you working on your teacher certification and employed full-time as a teacher or aide in an Arizona public school district?

 

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The Teacher Waiver allows you to pay resident tuition on courses required for AZ certification.

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Did you complete a year of service in Arizona with either AmeriCorps or VISTA?

 

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You might qualify for the AmeriCorps or VISTA exception.

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Do your parents live in AZ and do they claim you as a tax dependent?

 

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The Dependent exception might work for you if you and your parent live permanently in Arizona and your parent is entitled to claim you as a dependent child for tax purposes.

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Are you married to an Arizona resident?

 

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The Spouse Exception might apply to your situation if your spouse can document financial independence and has lived in Arizona for at least 12 months.

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Have you been domiciled in Arizona for the last 12 months?

 

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So far nothing has applied to you; and, if you have not lived in AZ for 12 months you probably don’t qualify at this time.

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Can you overcome the presumption that you are in Arizona primarily to be a student?

 

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It doesn’t appear that any of the categories apply to you at this time.

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Are you financially independent, i.e., are able to support yourself financially without any assistance or funding from someone else?

 

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The Independent Student petition might apply if you have been domiciled in Arizona for 12 months, can provide objective evidence of financial independence and can overcome the presumption your presence in Arizona is primarily for educational pursuits.

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It doesn’t appear that any of the categories apply to you at this time.

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Residency petition section

You may fit into multiple categories. Determine which is the most appropriate for your situation.

Common residency questions

Still have unanswered questions? Take a look through our frequently asked questions below to see if your question is listed there. If not, we're happy to help.