Undergraduate and Professional Student Residency | Graduate Student Residency |
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Residency Requirements and Questionnaire Instructions (PDF)
This link downloads important residency information and deadline dates, and includes a list of the required supporting documentation necessary for establishing residency for tuition-paying purposes.
Residency Questionnaire (PDF)
This link will download the residency Questionnaire so you may print it. Fill out the form and mail or fax it to us using the information provided on the form. To speed your request, make sure the information is complete and correct. Your Questionnaire will not be processed (see Coverpage, linked above) until all supporting documentation is received.
Non-US Citizens Affidavit of Residency (PDF)
Students who have completed the full senior year of high school and obtained a high school diploma both at a Washington public or private high school and who have lived in Washington at least three years immediately prior to receiving the diploma may qualify for resident tuition at Washington State University. The affidavit (see link above) lists the criteria for receiving this benefit. If you qualify, you must provide this affidavit to the Registrar's Office indicating that you will file an application to become a permanent resident at the earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so. Furthermore, you must indicate a willingness to engage in other activities necessary to acquire citizenship, including, but not limited to, citizenship or civics review courses.
Establishing residency if you are a qualifying Native American student.
Members of any federally recognized American Indian tribe whose customary and tribal boundaries include portions of Washington are eligible for resident tuition under certain circumstances, as provided by RCW 28B.15.0131. If you have additional questions, contact the tribal liaison at 509-335-8618.
Washington Administrative Code
This link will take you to the Washington State Government's website for WACs regarding Residency.
Revised Code of Washington
This link will take you to the Washington State Government's website for RCW's regarding Residency.