The student is domiciled in Arizona and has not met the one-year durational requirement, but the student’s spouse has established domicile in this state for at least one year, has demonstrated financial independence, and is entitled to claim the student as an exemption for federal and state tax purposes.
The student may qualify under the Arizona Resident Spouse Exception if they meet all the requirements below:
- The student is domiciled in Arizona.
- The student’s spouse has established domicile in Arizona for at least 12 months immediately preceding the last day of registration and the spouse has demonstrated financial independence.
- The student’s spouse is entitled to claim the student as an exemption for federal and state tax purposes.
- The student must not hold a visa that prohibits establishing domicile in Arizona.
Additional Information
- The student will need to submit proof of a marriage certificate or marriage license ( a significant other, fiancé, domestic partner does not qualify under this exception).
- The marriage certificate or license must be dated before the first day of school.
- The student’s spouse must be employed.
Required Documentation
From the student:
- One of the following items to show proof of living in Arizona:
- Arizona voter registration
- Arizona vehicle registration
- Arizona driver’s license or ID
- Marriage license
From the spouse:
- Arizona voter registration
- Arizona vehicle registration
- Arizona driver’s license or ID
- State and Federal tax forms for the most recent tax year
- Pay stub from about 12 months ago must show name, Arizona address and date
- Recent pay stub must show name and Arizona address and date