Residency Petition for
Independent Students
Stection 1: Student Information*
Full Name *
Student ID (900 number) *
(forget your Student ID? - click
here
)
Date of Birth *
Address *
Email *
Which term are you petitioning for? *
Select..
Spring
Summer
Fall
Are you registered for classes? *
Select..
Yes
No
Section 2: Petition Type *
Instructions:
Please select the one petition type that applies to you
I request to change from out-of-state to in-state status
I request to change from foreign to out-of-state status
I request to change from foreign to in-state status
Section 3: Document Upload*
Using this form upload the following:
A document (
in the student's name
) which verifies the student's
lawful presence
in the United States
Most common lawful presence documents include birth certificate, US Passport or GA driver’s license.
Permanent residents must have a current Permanent Resident card on file in order to receive tuition at the out-of-state or in-state rates.
Two documents (
in the student's name
) from the approved list below:
Georgia State Income Tax Form 500
Georgia Automobile Registration
Georgia Voter Registration
Georgia Driver’s License (issue date must be at least 12 months before the first day of term)
Proof of ownership of primary residence in Georgia (date on document must be at least 12 months before the first day of term)
Notarized letter on company letterhead indicating lease status (lease date must be at least 12 months before the first day of term)
Utility bill from at least 12 months ago (example: electricity, cable, and water) - note that mobile phone bills are not accepted
You must upload all three required documents. Documents containing several pages should be saved as a PDF or Word file.
(Only the following file types are allowed for upload: JPEG, JPG, PNG, or PDF file)
Lawful Presence Document*
Independent Student Document 1*
Independent Student Document 2*
Other/Additional Document
Other/Additional Document
Section 4: Acknowledgement and Submission Instructions*
Read the statements below. Your acknowledgement indicates your understanding of these terms.
Submission of this form does not guarantee a change of residency status.
Items not over 12 months will be denied and new petition will be required
This form is not a financial aid document and will not be used for financial aid purposes.
Students will be notified of the outcome via email provided.
I acknowledge the above
Today's Date:
Dec 12, 2024
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