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Residency Reclassification

Residency status is initially determined based on the information in your admissions application.   

These details establish your tuition eligibility for in-state, out-of-state/international, or the out-of-state reduced rate for students from qualifying states. Key factors include:

  • Where you attended high school
  • Your current permanent residence (e.g., state on your driver's license, where you pay taxes)
  • If you are a dependent, your parents' residency information.

For questions, please reach out to the Registrar's Office at registrar@southernct.edu or call (203) 392-5301.

If your permanent state of residence has changed and you believe you now qualify for in-state tuition or the NEBHE rate, you can submit the Residency Reclassification Application at any time.

  • An interview may be required.
  • The Student Code of Conduct prohibits providing false information to school officials.
  • You will be notified of your application status within 1-2 weeks.
  • If approved, the reclassification will not apply retroactively to previous semesters.

According to Connecticut General Statute 10a-26, to qualify for in-state tuition, eligible students must permanently reside in Connecticut for at least 12 months prior to enrollment.  Note that moving to Connecticut solely for college does not meet this requirement.

Students from DC, DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA and VT who enroll full-time will be charged the out-of-state reduced rate, which is lower than the out-of-state/international rate.

To view the full-time student rates, please visit the Tuition and Fee Schedule. Part-time students pay the same tuition and fees regardless of residency, so if you plan to attend part-time, you do not need a residency application.

If you are a veteran or the dependent of a veteran who served on active duty for at least 90 days and was discharged within the last three years, please contact the SCSU Veteran Services Office for help with updating your residency status.