Tuition Classification and Waivers

Students are responsible for registering under the appropriate tuition classification.  Students who have been classified as out-of-state for tuition purposes and believe they are entitled to be classified as in-state for tuition purposes may file an Application for In-state Tuition. This completed application must be submitted no later than twenty-one (21) days prior to the term for which in-state tuition status is requested, with as much supporting documentation as possible, to the appropriate office.

Students who are not qualified to pay in-state tuition may be eligible to pay the in-state tuition rate by means of an out-of-state tuition waiver.  Waiver petitions must be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to the term for which the petition is made. If a decision has not been reached prior to the fee payment deadline, the student may be required to pay out-of-state tuition to prevent the cancellation of classes. A refund of this portion of tuition will be issued if determined eligible to receive this waiver. For more information on the available out-of-state tuition waivers, students should click here.

Who should file an Application for In-State Tuition?

This application, with supporting documents, should be submitted by students who have been notified by the institution that they have been classified as out-of-state for tuition purposes. The petition may be submitted by students wishing to submit additional documentation as evidence that domicile has been established and maintained in Georgia for 12 continuous months immediately preceding the first day of classes and wishing to request to be considered for possible reclassification.

For more information about the classification of students for tuition purposes, students should review Section 4.3.2 of the Board of Regents Policy Manual, Classification of Students for Tuition Purposes found online at http://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section4/policy/4.3_student_residency/ 

Who may be eligible for in-state status for tuition purposes?

• Moved to the state for reasons other than attending a post-secondary educational institution; 
• Abandoned all ties to their previous state or country of residence; 
• Receives no financial assistance from outside of Georgia; 
• Is not claimed as a dependent on the taxes of someone who resides outside of Georgia; 
• Is contributing to the state by paying income taxes; and 
• Is a U.S. citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee, asylee, or other eligible noncitizen as defined by federal Title IV regulations.

 • A dependent student whose parent or U.S. court-appointed legal guardian moved to Georgia and: 

• Moved to the state for reasons other than attending a post-secondary educational institution; 
• Abandoned all ties to their previous state or country of residence; 
• Receives no financial assistance from outside of Georgia; 
• Is contributing to the state by paying taxes; and 
• Is a U.S. citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee, asylee, or other eligible noncitizen as defined by federal Title IV regulations. 

In addition to the above, a dependent student of a Georgia-domiciled parent or U.S. court-appointed legal guardian must either:   

A. Be a graduate of a Georgia high school; or   

B. Be claimed as a dependent on their Georgia-domiciled parent’s state or federal income.