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Residency (domicile*) requirements have been established for the purpose of assessing tuition and related fees. The requirements are set forth as follows:
* Domicile shall mean a person’s true, fixed and permanent home, to which a person intends to return. A residence established for the purpose of attending an educational institution or qualifying for resident status for tuition purposes shall not of itself constitute domicile. The residency of a dependent student (as defined by the IRS) is determined by the parent’s domicile.
Students moving to Pennsylvania from outside the state must reside in Pennsylvania for one year before becoming eligible for in-state tuition. Students must substantiate changes in status by appropriate documentation. All documentation for proof of residency must be received before the start day of the term.
Exceptions may be made to these statuses for students moving to Allegheny County if they can demonstrate an intent to remain in Allegheny County for purposes other than attending school. These exceptions may include a move for full-time employment and will require a written statement from the student’s employer (or the parent’s employer if the student is a dependent).
A student may also need to show financial independence as part of establishing residency.
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