Qualifying Federal Service Affidavit 

This affidavit is for Qualifying Federal Service Members OR their spouses or dependent children. Members of the Armed Forces should complete the Armed Forces/Active Duty/Guard/Reserve Affidavit.

The student must meet ALL these requirements as defined by the Arizona Board of Regents to be considered an Arizona resident for tuition purposes. Those requirements are:   

Stationed in Arizona under Qualifying Federal Service orders 

• The student, their spouse, or are a dependent of, a Qualifying Federal Service Member stationed in Arizona under federal service order.

OR   

Stationed outside of Arizona under Qualifying Federal Service orders   

• The student their spouse, or are a dependent of, a Qualifying Federal Service Member stationed outside of Arizona under federal service orders. 
• The Qualifying Federal Service Member claimed Arizona as their legal residence for at least twelve (12) consecutive months. 

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.   
• 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.