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Overview
The article provides an overview of the process for students at Minnesota State University, Mankato to request a change in their residency status for tuition purposes. It outlines the qualifications for reclassification, including domicile, Minnesota high school graduation, employment-related relocation, temporary absence, refugee or asylee status, and migrant farm work. For each category, the article specifies the most helpful supporting documents required to verify eligibility. It also notes that the review process may take up to 30 days once all documentation is submitted.
Resident Classification Information
State residency classifications to determine appropriate tuition charges are governed by Minnstate Policy and Procedure.
To request a review of your residency status, a student must complete the Resident Classification Request. Non-U.S. Citizens must first complete the Notice of Immigration Status Change Process prior to submitting the Resident Reclassification Request.
The Resident Classification Request requires students to upload various documents based on the residency qualification that best describes their residency situation. The information below outlines the various qualifications on the Resident Reclassification Request and the documents used to assess those qualifications.
Qualifications
Domicile: Resided in the state for at least one calendar year immediately prior to applying for admission. Resided in Minnesota for at least 12 months, AND during that time the student has NOT been in the state solely or primarily for the purpose of attending a college or university.
Documents (in order of most helpful):
- Minnesota State Income Tax Form for the past year (Form M1)
- Copies of lease or rental agreement, purchase agreement, or deed
- A letter signed and notarized from a Minnesota resident verifying the student has resided with this person for the past 12 months AND residency verification (proof of residence) for that person
Minnesota High School Graduate: Graduated from a Minnesota high school and was a Minnesota resident while attending that high school AND the student is physically attending Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Documents (in order of most helpful):
- Copy of a Minnesota High School transcript with proof of high school graduation. The transcript must include the address of the high school on the transcript.
Employee-Related Relocation: Student moved to Minnesota to accept permanent, full-time employment or been relocated by their employer OR the student is the spouse or dependent of such persons.
Documents (in order of most helpful):
- A letter from employer stating hiring date and position is currently full-time and permanent (offer letters do not meet this requirement) AND a document showing Minnesota address (i.e. utility bill, Minnesota issued picture ID).
- If the student is the spouse, the letter will come from the partner’s employer AND must provide a copy of your marriage certificate
- If the student is dependent, the letter would come from the parent/guardian’s employer AND you must provide proof of dependency (i.e. Federal Income Tax Form 1040)
Temporary Absence: The student is a Minnesota resident who was temporarily absent from the state without establishing residency in another state.
Documents (in order of most helpful):
- Minnesota State Income Tax Form for the past year (Form M1)
- Proof the student paid non-resident tuition or a reciprocity payment to out of state school
Refugees and Asylees: A student who is recognized as a refugee or asylee by the Office of the Refugee Resettlement or the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Note: This process must be completed, not in progress.
Documents (in order of most helpful):
- Proof of refugee or asylee status via card or document issues by one of these entities
Migrant Farm Workers: Student is in Minnesota as a migrant farm worker for at least two years immediately before admission to a Minnesota post-secondary institution OR is a dependent of a migrant worker.
Documents (in order of most helpful):
- Verification of Minnesota Migrant Farmer Work status. If student is a dependent, you must provide proof of your dependent status.
FAQ
Timeline for Resident Classification Review?
Once all documents are received, a review can take up to 30 days.
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