Application for In-State Tuition

In-state tuition rates are a privilege authorized by the Connecticut General Statutes and are awarded only upon successful application for in-state tuition. Generally determined at the time of application for admission.

The University makes its decisions according to the applicable state law and within procedures developed to conform to the boundaries of this law. In-state tuition is governed by General Statutes 10a-26, et. seq. The purpose of this application packet is to help you collect and submit the appropriate documentation to support your petition for in-state tuition rates.

An individual is eligible for in-state tuition under one of the following conditions: (1) as an emancipated student who is domiciled in Connecticut; (2) as an unemancipated student whose parents are domiciled in Connecticut; (3) as a Connecticut resident who attended two years of and graduated from a Connecticut high-school; (4) as an emancipated student whose spouse is domiciled in Connecticut; or (5) as a member of the military whose Home of Record is Connecticut or who is stationed in this state pursuant to military orders.

There are three steps by which you apply for in-state tuition. First, you must determine the criteria you are using to support your application. Second, you need to collect and submit the appropriate documentation by the due date. Finally, we ask you to sign a notarized affidavit confirming the accuracy of the information submitted. Please note that you may or may not be called for an interview, after which you will receive notification of your application status.

A NOTE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCURACY AND HONESTY: All students are subject to Responsibilities of Community Life: The Student Code, which prohibits intentionally submit inaccurate information will be subject to the Student Code. In addition, the professional schools (law, medical, dental) have additional ethical standards, the violation of which may jeopardize your ability to obtain your degree and/or licensure.

Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

UConn/UCHC Email Address

UConn Device Type (Hidden)

UConn Device Priority (Hidden)

Student Admin ID

Are you a U.S. citizen?

Yes

For what term are you seeking in-state tuition classification?

Fall

Spring

Summer

For which year?

Step 1: Determine Your Application Classification

You can apply for in-state tuition based on one of the following five criteria. Once you determine the appropriate criterion, use the information in this application to guide your process. Please note that all documentation is required, unless otherwise noted.

You are applying as an emancipated student using your own information.
To be an emancipated student, you must be at least 18 years old, and you cannot receive regular financial assistance from parents or guardians. As part of this application, you will have to submit documents to demonstrate that you are financially independent and that you are domiciled in Connecticut.
You are applying as an unemancipated student using your parental or guardian information.
To be eligible as an unemancipated student using parental/guardian information, your parents/guardians have to have resided in Connecticut for at least 6 months and be employed full-time. As part of this application, your parents/guardians will have to submit financial statements and other documents to demonstrate they are domiciled in Connecticut.
You are applying as a Connecticut resident who attended two years and graduated from a Connecticut high school.
To be eligible, you must be a Connecticut resident, have attended two years of a Connecticut high school, graduated from a Connecticut high school, and be registered as an entering student at or enrolled in the University.
You are applying as an emancipated student using your spouse’s information.
To be eligible to receive in-state tuition through your spouse, your spouse has to have resided in Connecticut for at least 6 months and be employed full-time. As part of this application, your spouse will have to submit financial statements, other documents to demonstrate s/he is domiciled in Connecticut and a marriage certificate.
You are a member of the military (1) whose Home of Record is Connecticut; or (2) who is stationed in this state pursuant to military orders.
To be eligible as a member of the military, you have to be stationed in the State of Connecticut pursuant to military orders. As part of this application, you will need to submit a copy of your military orders showing your Connecticut station.

You are applying as an emancipated student using your own information.

You are applying as an unemancipated student using your parental or guardian information.

You are applying as a Connecticut resident who attended two years of and graduated from a Connecticut high school.

You are applying as an emancipated student using your spouse’s information.

You are a member of the military (1) whose Home of Record is Connecticut; or (2) who is stationed in this state pursuant to military orders.

As you are applying as an unemancipated student using your parental or guardian information, you may need the following to complete this form:

Parent’s/Guardian’s Connecticut license OR Connecticut state ID.
Parent’s/Guardian’s last W-2’s and tax filing.
Documents that demonstrate your parent(s)/guardian(s) have resided in the state at least 183 days prior to the date of application for in-state tuition (the date you submit this document).
Any other documents requested by the Residency Officer that demonstrate a continuous and permanent physical presence in Connecticut, including but not limited to motor vehicle registration, motor vehicle insurance, etc.
Proof of Voter Registration.

As you are applying as a Connecticut resident who attended two years of and graduated from a Connecticut high school, you may need the following to complete this form:

Connecticut driver’s license OR Connecticut state ID, if available.
Documents that demonstrate student resides in the state of Connecticut, including but not limited to tax returns, identification cards, car registration, utility bills, and other mail, etc.
Copy of all high school transcripts.
Copy of high school diploma.

As you are applying as an emancipated student using your spouse’s information, you may need the following to complete this form:

Spouse’s Connecticut driver’s license OR Connecticut state ID
Spouse’s last W-2’s and tax filings.
Documents that demonstrate spouse has resided in the state at least 6 months prior to the date of application for in-state tuition (the date you submit this document).
Marriage Certificate.
Proof of Voter Registration.

As you are applying as an emancipated student using your own information, you may need the following to complete this form:

Connecticut license OR Connecticut state ID.
If applying at the time of admission, documents that demonstrate student has resided in the state at least 365 days prior to the first day of classes.
Last W-2’s and tax filing showing that no one claimed you as a dependent on their taxes in the last tax year or a Statement of Non-filing. (Please redact social security numbers.)
Front Page of Student’s federal and Connecticut state tax return. (Please redact social security numbers.)
Financial Aid letter or description of financial aid support.
Room and board: [Housing bills, rent, mortgage, lease, cancelled checks showing you’ve paid mortgage/rent or notarized letter from landlord.]
Utility bills: [May include but may not be limited to heat, hot water, cable, internet.] (Please submit bills and cancelled checks.)
If the student drives a car, must submit:
- Car registration (filed in your name)
- Proof of Connecticut car insurance.
Proof of Voter Registration

Please upload your military orders.

Do you have the above documents available and are ready to proceed?

Yes

Applicant's Education Experience

DeleteHigh School _ID_
List high school(s) attended and/or graduated
Name of High School Years Attended Town State I graduated from this high school.

Add a high school

When did your most recent continuous stay in Connecticut begin?

Since your most recent continuous stay in Connecticut began, have you attended another Connecticut
college or university (including community college)?

Yes

Name of Connecticut Institution

Tuition Classification at Connecticut Institution

Applicant's Financial Information

List totals of your financial resources for the past 12 months

a. Support from parent, legal custodian, or other person (Include room/board, tuition and other general support)

b. Self support (Include wages, salary, commission, interest income, etc.)

c. Other support from outside sources (Include spouse, financial aid, gifts, personal loans, savings, financial support from relatives or friends, inheritance, trusts, stocks, bonds, VA benefits, etc.)

Total of a,b,c

Total Expenses

The total of a, b, and c should meet or exceed the Total Expenses

Proof of Domicile

The following questions must be completed by the individual whose domicile is being used to support the applicant's residency classification. This individual may be the applicant, the applicant's parent, legal custodian, or spouse. Please answer all questions and provide all required supporting documentation. A residency determination cannot be made until all required information and documentation have been received.

The individual completing this section must also complete the affidavit below.

This section represents the

Student

Parent

Legal Custodian

Spouse

Name (Last, First Middle)

Phone

Address of Domicile

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Date of arrival in Connecticut to establish a permanent home

Since you are applying as a spouse, please state why you moved to Connecticut:

Are you a U.S. citizen?

Yes

Type of housing

Own

Rent

Other

Explain how your housing is provided

Employment & Activities History

List your employment or physical presence chronologically for the past two years, giving exact information as asked below.

Employer or Activity

Location (City, State)

From

Add another employer or activity

Employer or Activity #2

Location (City, State)

From

Add another employer or activity

Employer or Activity #3

Location (City, State)

From

Add another employer or activity

Employer or Activity #4

Location (City, State)

From

If you were out of Connecticut during the past 12 months, give dates and reasons for your absence.

Are you registered to vote?

Yes

Where are you registered to vote?

When did you register to vote at the above location?

Do you own or use any motor vehicles?

Yes

Do you have a driver’s license?

Yes

Do you have a checking account?

Yes

Since what date

Name of Financial Institution

Location of Financial Institution (City, State)

Do you have a savings account?

Yes

Since what date

Name of Financial Institution

Location of Financial Institution (City, State)

Did you file a Connecticut Income Tax Return from a Connecticut address in the previous filing year?

Yes

Please explain

Do you intend to file a Connecticut Income Tax Return this year?

Being financially independent is classified as not receiving consistent financial support from a parent/guardian to assist with living expenses, including but not limited to food, housing, utilities, transportation, or any other regular stream of income.

Do you intend to file a Connecticut Income Tax Return this year?

Yes

Please explain

Supporting Documents

Upload the required supporting documents as a single file.

Affidavit

The affidavit is to be submitted by the

All students are subject to Responsibilities of Community Life: The Student Code, which prohibits the act of providing false information to school officials. Students who falsify their information or intentionally submit inaccurate information will be subject to the Student Code. In addition, the professional schools (law, medical, dental) have additional ethical standards, the violation of which may jeopardize ability to obtain your degree and/or licensure. For more information, please see https://community.uconn.edu/the-student-code-part-iii and contact your Residency Officer.

Under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Connecticut, I swear or affirm that all of the information and supportive documentation supplied by me in this affidavit is complete, true and correct, and the University of Connecticut may rely on this information. I hereby declare that if I am a person without lawful immigration status, I have filed an application to legalize my immigration status or will file an application as soon as I am eligible to do so. I further understand that if any of the above information is untrue, I will be liable for the payment of all nonresident charges from which I was exempted and may be subject to disciplinary action by the University of Connecticut.

Electronic Signature*

The Graduate School

Application for In-State Tuition

Contact Information

Quick Links

Connect on Social