I have been looking at grads schools and many of them are big state u's. I am trying to find on there websites what you have do to be considered a resident. For example I have worked in colorado the last couple summers. If I live there next summer and stay there can I eventually be considered a resident and get in state tuition. I don't know exactly how is works and I know this isn't the greatest site but I figure someone here might now.
depends on the state, but typically you must live in the state at least 12 months without attending school in order to be considered a resident. i had a friend decide to get in-state tuition in wisconsin midway through a grad degree. had to take a year off from school completely and just work in order to be considered a resident. now my friend can go back to school as a resident and get in-state tuition. but as far as i know, states generally will not consider you a resident for tuition purposes if the time you are counting towards residency involves attending school there.
the post above sums it up nicely. 12 months is typical.
generally things like registering to vote, paying taxes, having a job, residential mailing address, drivers license and car registration are good indicators.
california is one state that (at least as of 2002) would allow you to become an in-state resident for grad school even while in school.
To be classified as a resident for school purposes in Maryland, you must live in the state for a minimum of 15 months prior to starting school.
You must also have a MD drivers license, pay MD state taxes, and be registered to vote in the state for the same minimum of 15 months prior to matriculating.
And once classified as an out-of-state resident, you cannot apply for in-state tuition for that particular program, regardless of how long you live in the state.
For grad school, I would also suggest looking for a place that's going to give you a tuition waiver, regardless of residency. Of course, that may not be possible, depending on what kind of program you're looking for.
a Ph.D. Easy way out . . . .
I know that PA allows you to achieve state residency while in school, so you don't have to take time off. Most of the previously mentioned items do have to be completed though, state license, register to vote, etc. The required time one has to live in PA is 12 months.
Dependent on your program. I'm a chem phD in CA and I was able to achieve residency after 1 year. Moreover, my out of state tuition (and all fees) were paid for me.
In addition I get a stipend that is good enough for 2 people to survive on.
Why would you pay to go to grad school?! Look into assistantships.
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