{"id":109,"date":"2016-09-02T17:08:52","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T17:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/instate\/"},"modified":"2022-01-24T15:37:09","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T15:37:09","slug":"instate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/instate\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions Regarding In-State Residency"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"page-content\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12\">\n<ul class=\"bullets\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"bullets\">\n<li><a href=\"#one\">Can I apply for in-state residency if I am considered an international student with a visa?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#oneb\">Can I apply for in-state residency if I am considered an undocumented student currently living in CT?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\">How long should I wait before I go to my CT town hall to change my voter registration to CT?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\">How long should I wait before I go to a CT DMV office to change my license to CT?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four\">The car I drive is registered in my name.\u00a0 How long should I wait before I go to a CT DMV office to change my vehicle registration to CT? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#five\">What if the car I drive is not registered in my name? <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#six\">What kind of proof is needed to show that I am living in a CT domicile (including Brookview Commons)?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#seven\">If I or my parents own property in CT, does this automatically make me an in-state student?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#eight\">If I live on campus for one year, does that make me eligible for in-state residency?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#nine\">Are my parents\u2019 Federal and State tax forms required to prove residency?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ten\">Do you need both of my parents\u2019 tax forms if they are divorced?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#eleven\">Are my parents\u2019 Federal and State tax forms still required, if they didn\u2019t claim me?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#twelve\">Do I need to provide my own Federal and State tax forms to prove residency?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#thirdteen\">Should I wait until I have copies of all my documents before handing in my residency application?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fourteen\">Can I meet with someone to discuss my residency situation?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fifteen\">Can I apply for residency for a previous semester?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sixteen\">What is the deadline for the residency application?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#seventeen\">How long does it take to get a decision on my residency application?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#eighteen\">How will I receive the decision of my in-state residency decision?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#nineteen\">What circumstances would establish that I am an out-of-state student?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"one\" name=\"one\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Can I apply for in-state residency if I am considered an international student with a visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No.\u00a0 In order to apply for in-state residency, you must be a U.S. citizen, hold a current Permanent Resident Card (green card), or have INS documents proving that your application for a Permanent Resident Card (green card) was approved and is in the processing of being mailed to you. <a id=\"oneb\" name=\"oneb\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Can I apply for in-state residency if I am considered an undocumented student currently living in CT?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, an undocumented student can apply for in-state residency, for the upcoming semester, via the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/2015\/ACT\/PA\/2015PA-00082-R00HB-06844-PA.htm\">House Bill 6844<\/a><\/strong> that was passed in CT on July 1, 2015.\u00a0 The student would need to complete the following forms and supply the following documents for review:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/Residency-Application.pdf\">In-State Residency Application <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Supply applicable documents as stated in the remaining FAQs regarding the In-State\u00a0Residency Application Process<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/01\/Affidavit-of-Status-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affidavit of Status Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Official CT High School Transcript, showing graduation date, or Official CT GED document from CT Department of Education<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a id=\"two\" name=\"two\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>How long should I wait before I go to my CT town hall to change my voter registration to CT?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should change your voter registration to CT ASAP.\u00a0 This way you won\u2019t miss out on any upcoming elections and the date of your CT voter registration is used by WCSU in creating a timeline for your <a class=\"pdfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/Residency-Application.pdf\">in-state residency application<\/a>. <a id=\"three\" name=\"three\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>How long should I wait before I go to a CT DMV office to change my license to CT?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By law, you have 30 days to change your license over to CT.\u00a0 If it has been more than 30 days, you need to do this ASAP.\u00a0The date of your license is used by WCSU in creating a timeline for your <a class=\"pdfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/Residency-Application.pdf\">in-state residency application<\/a>.<a id=\"four\" name=\"four\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The car I drive is registered in my name.\u00a0 How long should I wait before I go to a CT DMV office to change my vehicle registration to CT?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Also, by law, you have 30 days to change over any vehicle registration to CT that is registered in your name.\u00a0 The reason for this is because CT residents pay property tax on their vehicles as in-state residents.\u00a0 The date of your vehicle registration is also used by WCSU in creating a timeline for your\u00a0 \u00a0<a class=\"pdfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/Residency-Application.pdf\">in-state residency application<\/a>.<a id=\"five\" name=\"five\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What if the car I drive is not registered in my name?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the vehicle you drive is not registered in your name, it doesn\u2019t need to be transferred to CT.\u00a0 We just need a copy of the vehicle registration form.<a id=\"six\" name=\"six\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What kind of proof is needed to show that I am living in a CT domicile (including Brookview Commons)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you rent or lease, we will need a copy of your signed lease agreement for the past 12 months and a copy of your lease for the current 12 months.<a id=\"seven\" name=\"seven\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>If I or my parents own property in CT, does this automatically make me an in-state student?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No.\u00a0 You must file a completed <a class=\"pdfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/Residency-Application.pdf\">residency application<\/a> with all requested documents.<a id=\"eight\" name=\"eight\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>If I live on campus for one year, does that make me eligible for in-state residency?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No.\u00a0 The University is not a legal residence, with regard to establishing residency.<a id=\"nine\" name=\"nine\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Are my parents\u2019 Federal and State tax forms required to prove residency?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes.\u00a0 The university needs to verify which parent claimed you and what state that parent resides in. This information will be used to form a timeline for your <a class=\"pdfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/Residency-Application.pdf\">in-state residency application<\/a>.<a id=\"ten\" name=\"ten\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Do you need both of my parents\u2019 tax forms if they are divorced?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes.<a id=\"eleven\" name=\"eleven\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Are my parents\u2019 Federal and State tax forms still required, if they didn\u2019t claim me?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, if you are under the age of 24.<a id=\"twelve\" name=\"twelve\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Do I need to provide my own Federal and State tax forms to prove residency?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes.\u00a0 The university needs to verify what state you filed your taxes in.<a id=\"thirdteen\" name=\"thirdteen\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Should I wait until I have copies of all my documents before handing in my residency application?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No.\u00a0 You can hand in the <a class=\"pdfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/Residency-Application.pdf\">residency application<\/a> and then hand in the required documents as they become available to you.\u00a0 A decision will not be made until all materials are received.<a id=\"fourteen\" name=\"fourteen\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Can I meet with someone to discuss my residency situation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once a decision is made, you may contact the Office of Admissions to make an appointment with the residency officer.<a id=\"fifteen\" name=\"fifteen\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Can I apply for residency for a previous semester?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No!\u00a0 There are no exceptions considered, due to Federal Financial Aid and auditing regulations. <a id=\"sixteen\" name=\"sixteen\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What is the deadline for the residency application?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the Fall semester, the <a class=\"pdfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/Residency-Application.pdf\">application<\/a> must be completed and handed in no later than September 1st.<\/p>\n<p>For the Spring semester, the <a class=\"pdfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/Residency-Application.pdf\">application<\/a> must be completed and handed in no later than February 1st.<\/p>\n<p>Any <a class=\"pdfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/Residency-Application.pdf\">application<\/a> either handed in or completed past the applicable deadline will be considered for the following semester.\u00a0 There will be no exceptions considered.<a id=\"seventeen\" name=\"seventeen\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>How long does it take to get a decision on my residency application?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you have completed the <a class=\"pdfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/Residency-Application.pdf\">application<\/a> and handed in all required documents, you will\u00a0 then have a decision in two weeks. You will be notified via your WCSU student email.<a id=\"eighteen\" name=\"eighteen\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>How will I receive the decision of my in-state residency decision?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your in-state residency decision will be emailed to your WCSU student email only.\u00a0 This is the official means of communication between WSCU and all students.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"faqtitle\"><a id=\"nineteen\" name=\"nineteen\"><\/a><strong>What circumstances would establish that I am an out-of-state student?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Your current license is from a state other that CT<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Your current CT license is less than 12 months<\/p>\n<p>3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You were claimed on tax documentation from a state other than CT<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Your current voter registration is from a state other than CT<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Your current car registration is from a state other than CT<\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You filed Federal and State tax forms for the previous year in a state other than CT<\/p>\n<p>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Federal Post Office recognizes you with a current and legal address in a state other than CT<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This information is not meant to be a comprehensive guide on CT in-state residency.<\/p>\n<p>Other documentation may be requested on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can I apply for in-state residency if I am considered an international student with a visa? 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