Residency Questionnaire (graduate)
Residency Questionnaire (graduate)
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The Office of Graduate Admissions is responsible for determining the residence status of all new and returning students for nonresident tuition purposes. The Office of Graduate Admissions uses responses to this Residency Questionnaire, and, as necessary, other evidence furnished by the student in determining the residence status of all new and returning students for nonresident tuition purposes. A student who fails to submit adequate information to establish eligibility for resident classification will be classified as a nonresident.
Generally, establishing California residence for tuition purposes requires a combination of physical presence and intent to remain indefinitely. An adult who, at least one full year prior to the residence determination date (Fall semester Sept. 20; Spring semester Jan. 25) for the term in which enrollment is contemplated, has been both physically present in the state and has evidence of intent to remain in California indefinitely, may establish California residence for tuition purposes. Evidence demonstrating intent can vary from case to case and may include, but is not limited to, the absence of residential ties to any other state, California voter registration and voting in California elections, maintaining active California bank accounts, filing California income tax returns, owning residential property or occupying or renting an apartment where permanent belongings are kept, maintaining active memberships in California professional or social organizations, and maintaining a permanent military address and home of record in California.
Please Complete this Residency Questionnaire and return it promptly to the Office of Graduate Admissions (SDSU, Graduate Admissions, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-8225).
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