In Arizona, as in most other states, instruction fees at publicly supported universities are lower for resident students than for non-resident students. Residency classification standards and procedures at The University of Arizona are based on the Arizona Board of Regents Policy on Tuition Classification.
For tuition purposes, each student must be classified as either a resident student or a non-resident student. A student who is not classified as a resident student is charged non-resident tuition in addition to other registration fees and charges. It is the responsibility of each student to provide the information necessary to obtain a correct residency classification and raise the issue of a disputed classification in a timely manner.
Note for Fall 2022: All residency classification forms and supporting documentation must be submitted on or before August 29th. Forms submitted after this deadline will not be considered for the Fall 2022 term. Students who would like a decision by the first day of classes for the fall term must submit all forms and supporting documentation on or before August 1st.
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Residency Guidelines
- Residency status for tuition purposes
Residency Procedures
- Residency procedures for new and continuing students
Forms and Exceptions
- Residency forms & exceptions
Verifying Lawful Presence
- VLP instructions & information
Helpful Links
- The University of Arizona's residency policies & procedures
Residency Classification FAQs
- View FAQs regarding residency classification