AmeriCorps/VISTA Affidavit 

The AmeriCorps/VISTA Affidavit is for students who have taken part in an AmeriCorps program or a Volunteers in Service to America (“VISTA”) program for at least 12 months in Arizona. 

This exception requires these exact specifications to be met. If you do not meet these requirements or cannot provide the information requested but still think you classify as an Arizona resident, please use the residency navigator to find which other petition or affidavit option is best for you. 

Definitions and Things to Know: 

• “Objective Evidence” means documentation or information other than your own statement(s) of intent.  
• 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.  
• To qualify as an Arizona resident for tuition purposes, you must have U.S. Citizenship, a permanent resident card, or an eligible visa to qualify. You can view the visa eligibility here. 
• The residency office will review all facets of your academic career in our review of your petition – this includes your application for admission, financial aid awards and any communications with the residency office or other NAU offices. We may verify or investigate the authenticity of any documents submitted. 
• Missing or incomplete documentation can cause your petition to be denied or delayed. If there is something you cannot provide, please explain in the missing documentation explanation section instead.  
• Additional documentation may be requested by the residency office after our initial review of your petition and supporting documents. Please respond promptly to ensure your review can be completed. 
• 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.