Appealing a Residency Decision

Need to file an appeal?

It is the responsibility of the student to establish or to file an appeal

Prior to Term Start

Prior to the start of classes 就这个学期而言

14天内

Within 14 days of the initial decision notification.

提出上诉

If a student has applied for in-state tuition 和 the student 和/or parent/legal guardian believe that the initial decision is incorrect or there are additional circumstances that warrant consideration, they must complete 和 submit the Supplemental Application for In-State Rates. The parent/legal guardian form is also required for students who are not 24 years of age prior to the first day of classes.

Deadline to Appeal

Forms 和 all supporting documents must be sent 14天内 of the initial decision notification date, before the start of classes 就这个学期而言. 上诉 filed after the start of classes cannot be considered for any reason.

Appeal Review Process

The supplemental application(s) will be reviewed by the University, 和 the applicant will be notified of the decision by mail. If this application is denied, the student may appeal the decision through the University's Domicile 上诉 Committee. The appeals committee is the final review within the University. The decision of that committee is final.

居住证明

Please Do Not Submit Original Documents

Photocopies of all applicable material may be attached to your appeal form. Please ensure that all photocopies are clear.

To be considered for in-state tuition rates, a student must provide proof of the following information, 适用:

  • Virginia income tax return
  • Parents' or guardians' federal 和 state income tax forms
  • 就业 contract (12 months)
  • Rental agreement (lease)
  • Virginia driver's license
  • Virginia automobile registration
  • Virginia voter registration (Virginia Voter Registration website)
  • Virginia property tax form
  • 军事 employees: copy of current leave earnings or certified copy of statement form DD-2058 (State of 法律 Residence Certificate)

州内学费 Questions?

Be informed about in-state tuition 和 application options.