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North Carolina Residency for Tuition Purposes

Presenters. . Shalonda Arnold, Residency Coordinator, Graduate SchoolTrish Bunn, Director of Administration, Graduate School*This presentation as well as a more extensive version is available on our web site.gradschool.unc.edu/residency. . Outline. Part I: Background Information Part II

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North Carolina Residency for Tuition Purposes

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    1. North Carolina Residency for Tuition Purposes A workshop for graduate students, faculty and staff

    2. Presenters

    3. Outline Part I: Background Information Part II: Application Process Part III: Appeals Process Part IV: Additional Information

    4. Part I: Background History and context The Statute Definitions Determination of intent

    5. Background: History and Context NC Constitution requires that higher education be available as a benefit to the people of NC as far as practicable at minimal cost. This benefit from the citizen taxpayers of NC is afforded to residents of the State in anticipation of present and future benefit to the State.

    6. Background: The Statute Under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 116.143.1, to qualify for in-state tuition an applicant (legal resident) must demonstrate a preponderance of evidence: that he/she established and maintained a domicile in North Carolina at least twelve months before the first day of classes, with the intent to make North Carolina a permanent home indefinitely, and that he/she were not in North Carolina solely to attend college. When reviewing blahs ha\ When reviewing blahs ha\

    7. Definitions A legal resident is a person who qualifies as a domiciliary of North Carolina. A domicile is a person's permanent home for legal purposes. A domicile is not a temporary residence established for attending the University after which you intend to depart from the state. A person can have only one domicile, but numerous residences. Indefinitely refers to duration of time having no exact limits. Indefinite does not mean you intend to stay in the state forever, instead it means that you have no end date predetermined.

    8. Definition: Preponderance of Evidence Preponderance of Evidence is the greater weight of evidence. The classifier is looking for a cluster of factual events/activities in support of the applicants claim for in-state residency for tuition purposes. The accumulation of evidence for your cluster, not the date you entered the state, starts the clock. In other words “The sooner the better”

    9. Cluster of Events

    10. Determination of Intent Determination of Intent takes into consideration the following items which may be significant in determining “domiciliary intent”; however, THE BELOW IS NOT A CHECKLIST. Not one element by itself guarantees or denies residency and these items are not comprehensive of evidence that could be used in support of a case. Tax status and dependency Employment Voter registration and activity Jury duty Sources of financial support Car registration Driver's license Property ownership State income tax returns Time in and out of state Ties to community

    11. Part II: Application Process Process Chart Online Residency Application for Graduate Students Only Provisions and Benefits Determining Residency

    12. Application Process All students admitted to an academic program in The Graduate School are initially classified as nonresidents for tuition purposes. Students who are not enrolled for a Fall or Spring semester, and students who change or add programs will need to reapply.

    13. Application Process Online Residency Application (Graduate School students only) gradschool.unc.edu/residency Pay attention to filing periods You will need your ONYEN and your password Prescreen questions determined how much info we will need If possible submit any necessary supplemental materials to the Graduate School in pdf form or fax to 919.966.4010 If additional information is needed you will be notified by email. Applications can take up to two weeks to be processed

    14. Application Process For non Graduate School programs: submit a paper form directly to your admission office. See registrar’s web site or your admission office. http://registrar.unc.edu/AcademicServices/Residency/index.htm

    15. Background: Special Benefits Non-U.S. Citizens Teacher Military and Dependents Employee (full-time permanent only) Here is a link listing all of the 16-UNC Campuses and links to their websites. http://www.northcarolina.edu/content.php/campus/campusmap.htm

    16. Application Process

    17. Application Process

    18. Application Process Answer all questions consistently and accurately Keep a copy of the application for future reference/applications. In the online application your information stored Provide supporting documentation, i.e. copy of driver’s license/state ID and taxes if asked Utilize the additional comments section to explain any discrepancies and provide any additional information.

    19. Application Process After you submit you will receive an email notification that your application is in process. If additional information is needed you will be contacted via email You, and your department, will receive a decision within two weeks of the date of submission If additional information is needed or you present questionable material decisions will be delayed

    20. Part III: Appeals Process How to Appeal Preparing for an Appeal

    21. Appeals: How to Appeal Reply to your initial decision with your intent to appeal within 15 days of receipt. You will receive an email stating your information will be forwarded to the Residency Status Committee (RSC). A Committee representative will contact you regarding a hearing date. Three members of the RSC will read your application, ask questions, and give you an opportunity to make a statement

    22. Appeals: Preparing for the Appeals Hearing Review your application and gather information that can authenticate your claims. If you have new information, or corrections after the initial classification has been made your only recourse is to file an appeal. Initial classifiers do not overturn decisions

    23. Appeals: Preparing for the Appeals Hearing Review your application and gather information around the following issues: When did you physically come to NC? How did you establish the fact that you made NC your domicile of indefinite duration outside the context of your academic program and its related activities? List the other times you came to NC, and document events (dates and places) that led you to decide to establish your domicile in NC. What have you done (documentable events) to make plans for your future in NC? Your remarks must be factual in nature; the committee does not have the authority to make exceptions to the statutes; they are looking for a preponderance of factual information

    24. Part IV: Additional Information Scenarios Upcoming Changes Resources

    25. Scenarios Interning/Researching out of state My parents are supporting me I go “home” for the holidays I own a house in North Carolina State income taxes and withholdings

    26. Upcoming Changes: Applicants will be able to upload pdf versions of supplemental materials such as: Copies of drivers license/state ID State taxes Visa and green cards Dual degree students and students that have been concurrently enrolled may be able to bypass submitting an additional application (contact admission office) Note for All Applicants If additional information is needed we will contact you via email and you should adhere to the directions/requests given.

    27. Resources Graduate School NC Residency for Tuition Purposes Web Site http://gradschool.unc.edu/residency “The Manual” can be found in reference libraries, admissions offices and the Registrar’s Office SASB Building (also online) Speak with the residency classifier who made the initial decision (Shalonda Arnold is the contact person for the Graduate School 966-2612) Contact Kimberly Rempson, Senior Vice Chair for Residency, Registrar’s Office (962-5540) with questions about scheduling an appeal. Registrar’s web site http://registrar.unc.edu/AcademicServices/Residency/index.htm

    28. Questions? Questions related to the process? Questions related to you?

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