TEXAS RESIDENCY

Residency Verification

Students declaring Texas residency for tuition purposes must submit documents indicating the establishment of a domicile and continuous Texas residency of one year prior to the initial registration date in a Texas college or university. A student declaring Texas Residency for tuition purposes must complete and sign a "Certification of Residency" form during registration.

All colleges of the Alamo Community College District are responsible for reviewing all Residency forms after registration for errors, inconsistencies or misclassification of Residency status. If an error is detected, the student will be notified by mail. Students owing additional tuition as a result of originally providing false information will have 30 days to pay in full.

Out-of-district tuition may be waived for Texas residents owning property in Bexar County. Documents must be presented each semester to receive a waiver. If residency is based on a parent or legal guardian, a notarized support statement must be submitted.

Out-of-state tuition may be waived if the individual is located in Texas as an employee of a business or organization that established itself in Texas as part of the state's economic development and diversification program. Students must submit a current letter of employment and a letter of intent each semester to qualify for a waiver.

Texas Residency Established

1. By graduating from a public or accredited private high school school or receiving a GED in this state and residing in Texas the 36 months immediately preceding the date of graduation or receipt of a GED; and living in Texas 12 months preceding the census date of the academic semester in which the student enrolls in an institution. "36-month rule"
2. By transferring from another Texas public institution of higher education after continuous enrollment (enrolled in the previous fall and/or spring term) where you were classified as a Texas resident.
3. By establishing a domicile and maintaining residence in Texas 12 months prior to the term of enrollment or by being a dependent of a Texas resident.

Military Personnel

The following waiver is for military personnel and their eligible family members who are assigned to duty in Texas:

1. An active duty military member will be required to present their Military ID once per academic year.
2. An active duty military reservist will be required to submit a Military Verification Form and present their Military ID once per academic year.
3. The spouse and/pr dependent(s) will be required to submit a Military Verification Form and present their Military ID once per academic year.

Acceptable Residency Documentation

LIST A

1. An employer's statement of dates of employment (beginning and current dates) that encompass at least 12 months. Documents that show the person is self-employed, employed as a homemaker, or is living off his/her earnings, or through public assistance.

1. Title to real property in Texas
2. Marriage certificate with documentation to support that spouse is a domiciliary of Texas.
3. Ownership of business in Texas that reflects the ownership interest or the person or dependent's parent.
4. State or local licenses to conduct a business or practice a profession in this state.

1. Utility bill for the 12 months preceding the census date;
2. A texas high school transcript;
3. A texas driver's license or Texas ID card with an expirations date of not more than four years;
4. Texas voter registration card that has not expired;
5. Pay stubs for the 12 months preceding the census date;
6. Bank statements reflecting a Texas address for the 12 months preceding the census date;
7. A lease or rental of real property agreement, other than campus housing, in the name of the person or the dependent's parent for the 12 months preceding the census date.

Non-U.S. Citizens

1. All permanent resident aliens must present their resident alien card and at least one document listed under acceptable residency documentation.
2. All international students (visa holders) must obtain an International Student Form from the International Student's Office, MLC 106 before beginning the registration process.
3. Persons qualifying under the "36-month rule" must clear residency through the Residency and Reports Office.

Residency Reclassification

Address Changes

If your former address was not Bexar County, proof of physically residing in Bexar County is required before your tuition status will be adjusted. These documents must be submitted to Residency and Reports office prior to registration. Any tuition status revisions submitted after the official census date becomes effective the following term. Tuition and fees for in-district students, out-of-district students, non-Texas residents and international students are based upon the number of credit hours for which they register. All students are required to pay: General fee, registration fee, library fee, insurance fee, and student activity fee.