Articles in this category Who is eligible for in-state tuition? Click here to review Section 4.3.2 "Classification of Students for Tuition Purposes" set by our governing body, the University System of Georgia. What is the difference between an independent student, a dependent student and an emanciplated student? Those terms are defined here in Policy 4.3.2.1. What documents do I need to provide to prove eligibility for in-state tuition? How do I submit them? Independent Student (age 24 and older): Customarily, we may ask for any combination of your Georgia driver’s license or ID card, your voter registration card, your most recent State tax return (GA-5... What is the deadline to submit tuition classification documents? Please submit requested documentation within 60 days prior to the beginning of classes. I am from Georgia but I left the state of Georgia and came back. Do I qualify for in-state tuition? Possibly. If you are an Independent student who left for less than 12 months and returned to Georgia, you may still be eligible for in-state tuition. If you are a Dependent student, your in-state tu... My parents moved away from Georgia but I have been continuously enrolled as an in-state student at Georgia Tech or another University System of Georgia institution. Can I keep my in-state tuition classification? - Yes, pursuant to Policy 4.3.2.2 for Dependent students. You may b I recently attended Georgia Tech as an in-state undergrad student. Do I need to provide anything? If you attended Georgia Tech within the last 12 months and you were previously classified as an in-state student, you may retain your in-state status pursuant to Policy I am from Georgia, but I attended an undergraduate college/university outside of Georgia and paid out-of-state tuition. Am I eligible for in-state tuition? It is possible. You may be asked to submit a document such as proof of out-of-state tuition status from the other college/university. This can include a recent out-of-state tuition bill, a letter from... I was classified as out-of-state. Am I eligible for any Out-of-State Tuition waivers? The out-of-state tuition waivers that we offer can be found I disagree with my classification as an out-of-state student. What can I do? If you have been classified as out-of-state and you have good reason to believe that further documentation could alter that decision, you may complete a Petition through the Registrar’s Office. More... If I am not eligible for in-state tuition at the time of enrollment, can I become eligible later? (Deferral until eligible option) - It is possible. If you (independent student) or your parent (dependent student) have not officially established domicile in Georgia for 12
