Residency

Do you think you might meet in-state residency requirements? There are a number of factors that may be considered in determining in-state residency for tuition purposes, and you must be able to clearly prove your residency before it can be considered. Alabama, like other states, restricts resident tuition to persons who have been residing in Alabama for purposes other than to obtain an education, and who are able to demonstrate contacts with the State of Alabama that indicate an intent to remain in this state. Resident tuition status is determined by the University, with regard to Alabama law, and the policies of the board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Applicants who meet one of the following conditions are generally reclassified as in-state residents for tuition purposes:

• You were a member, the spouse, and/or dependent child of a member in the U. S. military on full-time active duty stationed in Alabama under orders for duties other than attending school.
• You were a full-time employee (not temporary) in the state or the spouse or dependent of such an employee.
• You were employed by UAB as a graduate assistant or fellow.

Before making an application for resident student classification, you should be aware of the following:

• Guidelines for determining residency for tuition purposes are independent of other regulations used by state authorities to determine residency in the state of Alabama. For example, having an Alabama driver's license, an Alabama car tag, and/or voter registration would not alone demonstrate residency for tuition purposes.
• Attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham does not establish residence for tuition purposes. Residence in Alabama is residing at a single location with the intent of remaining there indefinitely, as opposed to living in Alabama solely to obtain an education.
• In determining resident or nonresident classification, the primary issue is one of intent. If a person is in Alabama primarily for the purpose of obtaining an education, that person will generally be considered a nonresident student.
• Documents supporting a reclassification application should be, but are not required to be, dated, issued, or filed twelve (12) months before the first day of classes of the semester for which reclassification is sought.
• To be considered for in-state tuition, you must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or a legal alien granted indefinite stay by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
• If you are 19 years of age or older, you must establish residency based on your own circumstances and not that of your parent(s) or guardian.

You should submit your application to the appropriate office by the appropriate deadline, depending upon your UAB school affiliation.

Where do I submit my application?

If you are a ...	Submit your application to ...	By
First-term undergraduate	Undergraduate Admissions HUC 260	Last day of late registration for term for which you are applying
Currently enrolled undergraduate	Registration and Academic Records HUC 207	Last day of late registration for term for which you are applying
Graduate student (except Nursing)	Graduate School HUC 511	Last day of late registration for term for which you are applying
Nursing Graduate student	School of Nursing Student Affairs NB 105	Last day of late registration for term for which you are applying
Public Health student	School of Public Health Student and Academic Services RPHB 105	Last day of late registration for term for which you are applying
Dental student	School of Dentistry Student Admissions SDB 125	July 1
Medical student	School of Medicine Student Services VH 100	As soon as requested, no later than May 1
Optometry student	School of Optometry Student Affairs HPB 125	July 1