PETITION TO CHANGE TUITION CLASSIFICATION

PLEASE READ THIS PAGE BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THE PETITION

A student’s initial tuition classification decision is determined by the application for admission submitted by the student. A student’s resident status is not changed automatically. The burden of proof that the student qualifies as a legal resident under the regulations of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia rests with the student. The student is responsible for registering under the proper tuition classification. The combination of items requested and information provided on this petition will be taken into consideration in the review for tuition reclassification.

The petition must be filed no later than 30 days after the semester begins in order for the student to be considered for reclassification for that semester. If the petition is granted, reclassification will not be retroactive to prior semesters or fiscal years.

The eligibility criteria to be classified as a resident for tuition purposes is based on Board of Regents Policy 4.3 Student Residency. The student or their parent must have established domicile in Georgia the last 12 months immediately preceding the start month of the term. A person’s legal residence is the place where he/she is generally understood to reside with the intent to remain indefinitely and return when absent. In addition to living in Georgia, where the student and their parents file taxes play a large role in the definition of domicile.

A dependent student (under 24 years old) trying to prove they are an independent student must prove: • Moved to the state for reasons other than attending a post-

secondary educational institution• Abandoned all ties to their previous state or country of

residence• Has taken appropriate steps to assume the responsibilities of

a Georgia resident• Has lived in the state for at least 12 continuous months

immediately preceding the first day of classes• Receives no financial assistance from outside of Georgia• Is not claimed as a dependent on the taxes of their

parent/guardian who resides outside of Georgia• Is a U.S. citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee, asylee,

or other eligible noncitizen as defined by Federal Title IVregulations

• Earns a minimum yearly of $12,760 income (Dept. of HHS,2020)

A dependent student (under 24 years old) whose parent or U.S. court-appointed legal guardian lives in Georgia must prove: • Moved to the state for reasons other than attending a post-

secondary educational institution;• Abandoned all ties to their previous state or country of

residence• Has taken appropriate steps to assume the responsibilities

of a Georgia resident• Has lived in the state for at least 12 consecutive months

immediately preceding the first day of classes• Is a U.S. citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee, asylee,

or other eligible noncitizen as defined by Federal Title IVregulations

• Be claimed as a dependent on their parent or U.S. court-appointed legal guardian’s Georgia State tax return filed as aresident

• A dependent student of a Georgia-domiciled U.S. court-appointed legal guardian must provide evidence that theguardianship was not appointed to avoid payment of out-of-state tuition.

Furthermore, a student’s eligibility to be classified as a resident also depends on his/her dependent or independent status. A dependent student is an individual under the age of 24 who receives financial support from a parent or United States court- appointed legal guardian. If you are under the age of 24 and your parent/guardian does not live in the Georgia, the chart above will help you determine if you can be considered an independent. The final approval is up to the Tuition Classification Officer to interpret your documentation to align with Board of Regents policy.

For questions please contact us: tuitionclassification@kennesaw.edu or 470-578-5252

Please submit via portal, mail, fax, or in person Tuition Classification Document submission portal:

Enrollment Customer Service Center, Administration Building, Marietta Campusm: 900 Hornet Loop Rd Admin Bldg Suite 141 MD 9015 Marietta, GA 30060

e: tuitionclassification@kennesaw.edu p: (470)578-5252 Deadlines can be found on our website at: https://registrar.kennesaw.edu/tuition-classification/

Please attach copies of ALL of the following documents as required evidence to establish legal residence: 1. Georgia Driver’s License2. Georgia Vehicle Registration Form3. Georgia State Income Tax Return (GA form 500) for most recent tax year. *Note if you are a dependent student,

we will need your parent/legal guardian’s state tax return4. Letter from Employer, on letterhead, verifying current employment OR first and most recent paystub5. Housing Information for the past 12 months: Choose One: a.) Warranty Deed, b.) OFF CAMPUS Apartment or

Home Rental Agreement, c.) notarized statement from the property owner attesting to your occupancy statingthe address and date you moved in, d.)utility bills to cover the 12 month period immediately before the start ofthe term

6. Georgia Voter Registration Card (Find your card here: www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do)7. If you are not a US Citizen, please submit the front and back of your Permanent Resident card or other

immigration documents to show your status8. If under the age of 24 and trying to be considered an independent student, you must submit a copy of your

parent/guardian’s most recent Federal tax return AND a notarized statement testifying that they did not and willnot claim you as a dependent on their tax return while you are attending KSU, and do not provide any financialsupport. This includes if your parent/guardian lives in another country.

After your petition and the required attachments are received, they will be reviewed as rapidly as possible (usually within 7 days), and you will be notified by your student e-mail of the decision. At that time, you will also be given information on your appeal rights should the decision be unfavorable to you and you desire further review.

Please provide the following information: Student’s Full Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Student’s Preferred Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ KSU ID #: ___________________________________ NET ID ________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________County: _____________________________ Phone Number: _______________________________ Date of Birth: _________________________________________ Term You Are Applying for In-State Tuition: ______________________________________________________________

When did you move to Georgia? _______________________________________________________________________ When and where did you graduate from high school?_______________________________________________________ Where did you live before moving to Georgia? ___________________________________________________________ Country of Citizenship? ______________________________________________________________________________ If not the USA, what is your status in the country and country of citizenship? ___________________________________

Tuition Classification Team Use Only

First Review: ____________________ Date:________ Second Review:__________________ Date:__________

Final Review: ____________________ Date: ________ Approved Denied

Effective Term:

https://registrar.kennesaw.edu/tuition-classification/tuition-class-form.php

PERSONAL STATEMENT

THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL PETITIONERS

In the space provided below please explain your reason for moving to Georgia and your reason for staying in Georgia after finishing your studies at Kennesaw State University. If you are under the age of 24 years old and trying to prove you are an independent student from your parents/guardians who do not live in Georgia, please explain your reason why you should be considered an independent student.

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1. Tell us a little more about yourself:a) Do you have a Driver’s License/Permit/State ID card? YES NOb) If yes, what is the most recent issue date and the state it is issued in? _______________________c) Do you regularly operate a motor vehicle? YES NOd) Who and what state is the vehicle registered to? _______________________________________e) Place and location of current employment: ___________________________________________f) When did you start working there? ___________________________________________________g) Where else have you worked in the last year? _______________________________________h) What state did you file taxes for the most recent tax year? ____________________________i) If you did not file a tax return for the most recent year, please explain why: _________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________j) Have you left the state of Georgia for more than two weeks since you moved to Georgia? YES NO

-If yes, please provide where and for how long: ______________________________________k) List the address where you have lived the last 12 months: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________l) Are you married? YES NO If yes, spouse’s name? ____________________________________

2. If you are currently under the age of 24 years old, please provide the following:a) Name and Address of Parents/U.S. Court-Appointed Legal Guardian: ________________________________b) Did they claim you as a dependent on their state and federal tax return for the most recent tax year? YES NO

-If yes, which state? ________________c) If you have a U.S. Court-Appointed Legal Guardian, when did they gain guardianship? __________________d) Why did your parent/U.S. Court-Appointed Legal Guardian move to Georgia? _________________________

3. If under the age of 24 and you are trying to petition as an Independent student, please provide the following:Fill in the chart to indicate where your financial support comes from for each type of expense:

Expense Financial Support (employment, savings, parents, etc.) Housing (Rent, Mortgage, etc.) Transportation & Gas Utilities (Gas, Electricity, Water, Trash) Phone Food Tuition & Fees Other

I understand that any material false statement made knowingly and willingly by me on this application, or any documents attached hereto may, in accordance with O.C.G.A. 16-10-71, which provides that upon conviction, a person who knowingly commits the offense of false swearing shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both, subject me to prosecution in a court of law. Additionally, I further understand that any such false statement may subject me to immediate dismissal from the institution. Further, I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information submitted on this application is true and complete.

HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE OF STUDENT

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For questions, please contact us: tuitionclassification@kennesaw.edu or 470-578-5252

Last updated 3/30/2021