Military Stationed in Arizona

The student is a member of the US Armed Forces (including Reserves and the National Guard) stationed in Arizona pursuant to military orders, OR is a member's spouse or dependent child at the time of admission. 

The student qualifies under the Military Stationed in Arizona Exception if you meet all the requirements below:

  1. The student is a member of the US Armed Forces (includes AZ National Guard or Reserve) on active duty OR the student is the spouse or dependent of a member of the US Armed Forces (includes AZ National Guard or Reserve) on active duty.
  2. The active duty military member is currently stationed in Arizona.
  3. The student must not hold a visa that prohibits establishing domicile in Arizona.

Additional Information

  • A student does not lose resident status while in continuous attendance toward the degree for which currently enrolled if military service is discontinued.
  • A student domiciled in Arizona immediately prior to becoming a member of the US Armed Forces will not lose resident status due to their absence from Arizona while a member of the US Armed Forces, provided that they have demonstrated continued intent to maintain an Arizona domicile.

Required Documentation

From the Military member:

  • Military orders

If the student is the spouse of the Federal Service member:

  • Marriage license

If the student is the dependent of the Federal Service member:

  • Student birth certificate

Military Stationed in AZ Exception form

Residency Classification Office 
Administration Building, Room 210 
Email: REG-rco@arizona.edu