Look through here for some of our most commonly asked residency questions.<\/p>\n
Do you still have unanswered residency questions? Please do not hesitate to contact the residency office<\/a> with your remaining questions.<\/p>\n In Arizona, as in all other states, tuition at the State’s publicly supported universities is lower for in-state resident students than for out-of-state, non-resident students. These different tuition rates reflect the fact that Arizona’s state universities are supported financially by the State’s taxpayers.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n According to the Arizona Board of Regents<\/a>, “Domicile” or “Domiciled” means an individual’s true, fixed, and permanent home and place of habitation. It is the place where the individual lives, intends to remain, and to which the individual intends to return when leaving without intending to establish a new domicile elsewhere.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n No, there are no hardship exceptions. Any person requesting classification as an Arizona resident for tuition purposes must meet the eligibility criteria <\/span>established<\/span> by the Arizona Board of Regents to be considered an in-state resident<\/span>. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n It is possible to be in a situation where no state considers you a resident for tuition purposes. The information provided here only applies to residency classification for tuition purposes at Arizona’s universities. Other states have different rules<\/span>. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Residency classifications are based on information submitted on a student’s application. If you believe your classification is incorrect you can contact the residency office to find the easiest route to residency for you.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Not necessarily, just having an Arizona ID does not automatically qualify a student for residency. There are several requirements a student would need to meet to be considered an Arizona resident for tuition purposes. You can view the requirements here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Not necessarily. Residency for tuition purposes for the three state universities is determined according to guidelines established by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). The community colleges are not governed by ABOR and your classification as a resident at the community college may or may not be in compliance with current ABOR policies.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/p>\n We ask you submit all of the information you are able to provide. If you do not have one of the documents being requested from you please explain why in the missing documentation explanation.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n No, residency documentation must be submitted in hard copy. If you are outside of flagstaff you can mail in your documents to:<\/p>\n NAU Student Service Center<\/p>\n Residency Classification<\/p>\n PO Box #4050<\/p>\n Flagstaff, AZ 86011<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Residency reclassifications can only affect tuition rates for the current or future terms. You can view the submission deadlines here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n If you are enrolled in any 16-week course, the deadline is the day after the last day to add or drop classes for that semester. If you are enrolled only in shorter (8-week, 7.5 week, dynamically dated, etc.) sessions, contact Residency at (928) 523-6464 or residency@nau.edu to discuss the deadline. Students who fail to submit a petition or affidavit within the allowable time frame waive their right to gain reclassification as an instate resident for that semester, term, or session.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n The processing timeline is 20 business days. If we need to request additional documentation from you that may extend the timeline.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Yes, if a student can meet all of the criteria to be considered an Arizona resident they submit a petition to have that changed for that semester going forward. Residency forms cannot be submitted for past semesters. You can view the deadlines for the semester here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/p>\n Yes. All members of federally recognized Arizona Native American tribes are eligible for in-state tuition rates at Arizona’s public universities. When applying to Northern Arizona University, however, you will be first <\/span>be classified<\/span> as a non-resident. To be reclassified as a resident, you will need to <\/span>submit<\/span> by emailing to <\/span><\/span>residency@nau.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a> a copy of your tribal enrollment card OR your tribal identification OR your Certificate of Indian Blood. Upon receiving a copy of one of these valid documents, you will be reclassified as an Arizona resident for tuition purposes<\/span>. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n No. Simply attending an Arizona university as an out-of-state student is not sufficient to <\/span>establish<\/span> Arizona residency, as it is presumed that your presence in Arizona is primarily for the purpose of education and not to <\/span>establish<\/span> domicile. Students who believe they have <\/span>established<\/span> domicile in Arizona according to applicable requirements may petition for residency reclassification by the appropriate deadline<\/span>. <\/span><\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Many of these positions are funded by waivers <\/span>submitted<\/span> by your college or department that pays the out-of-state <\/span>portion<\/span> of your tuition and <\/span>fees<\/span> and you <\/span>remain<\/span> classified as a non-resident. Out-of-state graduate assistants or associates whose assigned teaching or research responsibilities meet certain requirements may be eligible for reclassification as an Arizona resident for tuition purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Please submit your Employee Tuition Reduction Form through your HR office, that office will notify the Residency Office who will adjust your residency status for the term in question.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n If you marry an Arizona resident, you may become eligible for in-state tuition rates by <\/span>submitting<\/span> the Spouse Domicile Affidavit and providing any other required documentation.<\/span><\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n If you have been outside Arizona for more than thirty (30) consecutive days in the twelve (12) months preceding the term you will attend, you will initially be classified as a non-resident for tuition purposes and must provide the required evidence that you <\/span>maintained<\/span> domicile in Arizona during your absence. If you graduated from an Arizona High School, you may qualify for in-state tuition under Prop 308<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n You can view some information NAU’s Veteran Success Center’s resources for some of the in-state tuition programs here.<\/a> Contact Northern Arizona University’s Veteran Success Center at 928-523-8387 or vets@nau.edu to request more information.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Yes. When you are first accepted at Northern Arizona University, however, you will be classified as a nonresident for tuition purposes. To be reclassified as a resident, you must submit the Active Military Duty Affidavit and provide any other required documentation.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\nGeneral<\/h3>\n\n
Why are there separate tuition rates for Arizona residents and non-residents? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
What does it mean to be domiciled in Arizona? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
Are there any hardship exceptions?\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
Is it possible that no state considers me a resident for tuition purposes?\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
Why was I classified as a non-resident? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
I have an Arizona ID, does that make me a resident for tuition purposes? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
I was a resident at my Community College in Arizona. Why am I not a resident at NAU? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
Submitting a Residency Form<\/h3>\n\n
Do I need to submit all of the documents being requested on the form? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
Is there anyway to submit a residency form via email? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
May I submit a residency reclassification petition for a previous term? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
When is the deadline for submitting the necessary petition or affidavit to be reclassified as a resident for the semester? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
How long does it take to get a decision once I submit a petition? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
If I start at NAU as a non-resident can I later apply to be considered an Arizona resident for tuition purposes? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
Qualifying as an Arizona Resident<\/h3>\n\n
I live out-of-state, but am a member of a federally recognized Arizona Native American tribe. Do I qualify for in-state tuition?\u00a0\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
I have been going to NAU for one year, will my residency automatically change? \u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
I am an out-of-state research assistant, teaching assistant, or graduate assistant and have been paying in-state tuition rates. Am I a resident for tuition purposes? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
I am an NAU, ASU or UA employee who is classified as a non-resident. How should I proceed? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
If I marry an Arizona resident, can I be classified as a resident?\u00a0\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
I completed a degree in another state and am returning to Arizona to start another degree. Will I be considered a resident?\u00a0\u00a0 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
I am a veteran or my family is otherwise affiliated with the U.S. military. How do I find out about special tuition rules or programs for which I may be eligible? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
I am on active U.S. military duty currently stationed out-of-state, or I am the spouse or dependent of an individual who is on active military duty, with Arizona as our legal residence. Am I eligible for in-state resident tuition rates? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n