Residency for Tuition Purposes Policy
To be considered a resident for tuition purposes, in the state of
Wisconsin, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Graduate from a Wisconsin high school and maintain residency
in the state of Wisconsin.
- Graduate from a Wisconsin high school and still have at least
one parent residing in the state of Wisconsin for at least 12 continuous
months preceding the beginning of the semester to which the student
plans to enroll. If both parents are deceased, the last surviving
parent must have resided in Wisconsin at the time of his/her death.
- Live in Wisconsin for a period of at least 12 continuous months,
immediately preceding the beginning of the semester to which the
student plans to enroll.The student may not complete course work
at any educational institution during this 12-month period. Wisconsin
state income taxes must have been filed as a full-year resident of
Wisconsin for this period.
- Be the spouse or dependent of a person who was relocated to
the state of Wisconsin by his or her current employer for full-time,
permanent employment. The position must have been offered and accepted
prior to making the move to Wisconsin and prior to the spouse or
dependent applying for admission.
- The determination of residency for tuition purposes is only
necessary for students entering as first-time freshmen. The state
subsidy is not available for students who enter as advanced standing
or transfer students.
Note: Wisconsin residency requirements for tuition purposes differ
from those requirements for taxes, voting, etc. Any questions regarding
the appropriate determination of residency for tuition purposes may
be directed to the State of Wisconsin
Higher Educational Aids Board.
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