State Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes Training July 2010

1. State Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes Training July 2010 Lesson 1 Introduction Norma Houston UNC General Administration North Carolina State Residence Classification Manual A Manual to Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter of State Residence Classification for Tuition Purposes

2. Training Program Introduction Lesson 1: Introduction

3. Training Program Introduction Lesson 1: Introduction

4. North Carolina State Residence Classification Manual A Manual to Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter of State Residence Classification for Tuition Purposes Lesson 1: Introduction

5. This Lesson Covers: An overview of residence for tuition purposes. Our state’s public policy governing residence for tuition purposes. The purpose and contents of the State Residence Classification Manual. Three key points to remember. Lesson 1: Introduction

6. Overview of Residence for Tuition Purposes • Student residence determinations are governed by a complex set of laws and regulations. Lesson 1: Introduction

7. Overview of Residence for Tuition Purposes • Student residence determinations are governed by a complex set of laws and regulations. • There is no simple formula – many situations are decided on a case-by-case basis. Lesson 1: Introduction

8. Overview of Residence for Tuition Purposes • Student residence determinations are governed by a complex set of laws and regulations. • There is no simple formula – many situations are decided on a case-by-case basis. • Your role as a campus administrator is very important – YOU help ensure that North Carolina’s laws and public policy goals are fairly and accurately carried out! Lesson 1: Introduction

9. Public Policy Lesson 1: Introduction North Carolina’s public policy is based on our state’s Constitution.

10. Public Policy Lesson 1: Introduction North Carolina’s public policy is based on our state’s Constitution. The state's policy is to provide the benefits of its institutions of higher education at as low a cost as is practicable to those students whose quality and duration of residence in North Carolina render them "people of the State.”

11. Public Policy Lesson 1: Introduction North Carolina’s public policy is based on our state’s Constitution. The state's policy is to provide the benefits of its institutions of higher education at as low a cost as is practicable to those students whose quality and duration of residence in North Carolina render them "people of the State.” While the state has not limited admission only to North Carolina residents, it has determined that nonresidents shall be charged higher tuition than residents.

12. Purpose of the Manual To aidUniversity and Community College administrators in classifying a student’s residency for tuition purposes. Lesson 1: Introduction

13. Purpose of the Manual To aid University and Community College administrators in classifying a student’s residency for tuition purposes. To guide independent colleges and universities in this state in determining the number of North Carolina students on their campuses for which they are eligible to receive state funding. Lesson 1: Introduction

14. Purpose of the Manual To aid University and Community College administrators in classifying a student’s residency for tuition purposes. To guide independent colleges and universities in this state in determining the number of North Carolina students on their campuses for which they are eligible to receive state funding. To assist students and families in understanding the law and policies related to residence for tuition purposes. Lesson 1: Introduction

15. Contents of the Manual Introduction Historical Context Definition of Terms Laws Governing Classification Determinations Fundamental Principles Special Rules Tuition Waivers Grace Period Procedures Lesson 1: Introduction

16. Contents of the Manual Introduction Historical Context Definition of Terms Laws Governing Classification Determinations Fundamental Principles Special Rules Tuition Waivers Grace Period Procedures Lesson 1: Introduction

17. Contents of the Manual Introduction Historical Context Definition of Terms Laws Governing Classification Determinations Fundamental Principles Special Rules Tuition Waivers Grace Period Procedures Lesson 1: Introduction

18. Contents of the Manual Introduction Historical Context Definition of Terms Laws Governing Classification Determinations Fundamental Principles Special Rules Tuition Waivers Grace Period Procedures Lesson 1: Introduction

19. Contents of the Manual Introduction Historical Context Definition of Terms Laws Governing Classification Determinations Fundamental Principles Special Rules Tuition Waivers Grace Period Procedures Lesson 1: Introduction

20. Contents of the Manual Introduction Historical Context Definition of Terms Laws Governing Classification Determinations Fundamental Principles Special Rules Tuition Waivers Grace Period Procedures – NOTE: Independent colleges and universities have separate procedures. Lesson 1: Introduction

21. Contents of the Manual Updates and changes in laws, regulations, and procedures will be posted on the UNC General Administration State Residence website at: www.northcarolina.edu/legal/residence Lesson 1: Introduction

22. 3 Key Points to Remember Lesson 1: Introduction

23. 3 Key Points to Remember • Residence and Domicile are NOT the same –it is the student’s domicile that determines whether the student is eligible for in-state tuition. Lesson 1: Introduction

24. 3 Key Points to Remember • Residence and Domicile are NOT the same –it is the student’s domicile that determines whether the student is eligible for in-state tuition. • To be eligible for in-state tuition, state law generally requires a student to have established domicile in North Carolina for 12 consecutive months. Lesson 1: Introduction

25. 3 Key Points to Remember • Residence and Domicile are NOT the same –it is the student’s domicile that determines whether the student is eligible for in-state tuition. • To be eligible for in-state tuition, state law generally requires a student to have established domicile in North Carolina for 12 consecutive months. • A student’s domicile is generally presumed to be that of his or her parents. Lesson 1: Introduction

26. 3 Key Points to Remember • Residence and Domicile are NOT the same –it is the student’s domicile that determines whether the student is eligible for in-state tuition. • To be eligible for in-state tuition, state law generally requires a student to have established domicile in North Carolina for 12 consecutive months. • A student’s domicile is generally presumed to be that of his or her parents. Lesson 1: Introduction

27. Introduction to Lesson 2 “Bona Fide” “Burden of Proof” “Preponderance of Evidence” “Prima Facie” Lesson 1: Introduction

28. THANK YOU! Lesson 1: Introduction