Citizens of Freely Associated States Exception

Students who are citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Palau are eligible for the resident tuition rate regardless of physical address. If you are a citizen of one of those freely associated states, please provide proof of one of the following:

• A copy of your passport for the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Palau.

OR

• A copy of your birth certificate for the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Palau.

Students can send their proof of documentation to Residency@nau.edu to be evaluated for residency. Please include the student’s NAU user ID so we can link it to the account. 

This exception requires these exact specifications to be met. If the student does not meet these requirements or cannot provide the information requested but still thinks they qualify as an Arizona resident, please use the residency navigator to find which other petition or affidavit option is best. 

Definitions and Things to Know: 

• The term “resident for tuition purposes” differs from other definitions of Arizona residency. You can be a resident for other purposes and not be a resident for tuition purposes.  
• We may verify or investigate the authenticity of any documents submitted. 
• We will communicate with you via your NAU email address. It is your responsibility to check your email and respond in a timely manner. 
• The residency office is required to follow Arizona Board of Regents policy, which is state law.