Petition for Change of Residency Classification
Purpose:     The Petition for Change of Residency Classification form should be used by students who wish to change their residency status and, by extension, the rate at which they are charged tuition. This form is not a financial aid form and in no way guarantees financial aid eligibility. Students may petition their residency status for a future term or a current term, provided that the completed petition is submitted during the Drop/Add Period of the current term.
Stection 1: Student Information*
Full Name*
Student ID (900 number)*
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Date of Birth*
Address*
Email*
Which term are you petitioning for?*	Choose one... Spring Summer Fall
Are you registered for classes?*	Choose one... 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: Student Type* Instructions: Please select the one student type that applies to you. Your student type will determine the type of supporting documentation you must submit with your petition. See below for acceptable documents.
Independent Student: I am 24 years or older. I am under 24 years old and a parent did not claim me on their most recent tax return. Dependent Student: I am under 24 years old and a parent did claim me on their most recent tax return.
Required Documentation for Independent Students
This completed, signed petition by the student, and A minimum of two documents (in the student’s name) from the approved list below, and A document (in the student’s name) which verifies the student’s lawful presence in the United States, if not already on file with Admissions. 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.
Required Documentation for Dependent Students
This completed, signed petition by the student, and A tax return from the student’s parent or guardian from the most recent year that shows the student was claimed as a dependent, and A minimum of one document (in the name of the parent or guardian whose name appears on the tax return) from the approved list below, and A document (in the student’s name) which verifies the student’s lawful presence in the United States, if not already on file with Admissions. 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.
Acceptable Documents for Residency Petitions
Georgia State Income Tax Form 500 Georgia Automobile Registration Georgia Voter Registration Georgia Driver’s License* Proof of ownership of primary residence in Georgia* Notarized letter on company letterhead indicating lease status* Utility bill* (example: electricity, cable, water; mobile phone bills are not accepted)
*Indicates these items must be dated at least 12 months before the first day of the term for which the student is petitioning his/her residency.
Section 4: Required Document Uploads* Per the instructions above, please upload the required documentation for your residency classification petition. You must upload at least one document. (Only the following file types are allowed for upload: JPEG, JPG, PNG, PDF, or Word file)
Document 1*
Document 2
Document 3
Document 4
Document 5
Section 5: Acknowledgement and Submission Instructions* Instructions: Please read the statements below. Your acknowledgement indicates your understanding of these terms. Submission of this form does not guarantee a change of residency status. 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 student email (current students) or personal email (applicants).
I acknowledge the above	Today's Date: May 08, 2024
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