Residency Guidelines
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Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Residency
Tuition classification is governed by state law (Title 23, Article 7, of the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Revised Statutes of 1973, as amended) and by judicial decisions that apply to all public institutions of higher education in Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ, and is subject to change at any time.
The university is not free to make exceptions to the rulesÌýexcept as specifically permitted by state law.ÌýFor more information, please visit the website.
- You attended a Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ high school for at least one year preceding the date of your graduationÌýand you’ve lived in Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ for at least 12 consecutive months before enrolling at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder.
- You (if you're 23 or older) or your parents (if you're under 23) have ²ú±ð±ð²ÔÌýdomiciled in Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵÌýforÌýoneÌýor more years.
- You're aÌýmember of an American Indian tribe with historical ties to Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ.
- You're a dependent of or are yourself aÌýqualifying member of the militaryÌý(aid restrictions apply).
- You're under 23 and your parents haven't been domiciled in Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵÌýfor oneÌýor more years.
- You're 23 or older and youÌýhaven't ²ú±ð±ð²ÔÌýdomiciled in Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵÌýfor oneÌýor more years.
- You're in possession of a nonimmigrant visa (F-1, F-2, H-3, M-1, M-2 or J-1).
Establishing Residency
To qualify to be classified as a Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ resident for tuition purposes,Ìýa qualifiedÌýindividualÌý(see "Domicile Eligibility" below) must have been domiciled in Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the beginning of the semester for which resident status is sought.