Residency Information (for Tuition Purposes)
A student’s official residence status determination is made in the Office of Admissions once the application and supporting documentation are received. If a student does not qualify as a resident for tuition purposes; or, if the necessary supporting documents have not been received by the official census date for the semester of application, he or she must pay at the non-resident or foreign tuition rate. If a change in residence status occurs after submitting the application, students must download and complete a Petition for Change in Residence Status. This form may be downloaded from www.uhcl.edu/admissions. Select “Forms” and “Petition for a Change in Residency”. All requests for reclassification and supporting documentation should be submitted well in advance of the appropriate registration period, but not later than the census date. Please allow 10 days to review and process your request. Students who submit petitions within 10 days of fee payment should pay their fees or payment arrangements. Once a decision is made, students may receive a credit or refund to their account as appropriate. Requests for tuition reclassification received after the census date will be considered for the following semester. Please consult the UHCL Web site, the UHCL catalog, or www.collegefortexans.com/residency for more information.
