RESIDENCY STATUS

IN-DISTRICT/OUT-OF-DISTRICT

1. A student is considered a Texas Resident - In-District resident if he/she has resided in the College taxing district for at least12 months prior to the student's first registration at Galveston College for other than educational purposes.

2. A student is considered a Texas Resident - Out-Of-District resident if he/she has resided in the State of Texas for at least 12 months prior to the student's first registration at Galveston College for other than educational purposes and is not a resident of the College's taxing district.

3. A student is considered an Out-Of-State I Non-Resident student if he/she has NOT resided in the State of Texas for at least 12 months prior to the student's first registration at Galveston College for other than educational purposes.

4. A Student holding a permanent resident visa (l-151 or certain endorsed I-94 cards) are eligible to receive financial aid. Tuition rates will still be based on length of residency in the U.S.

Other

1. Non-citizens holding only student visas are not eligible for federal and state financial aid, however, scholarship opportunities may be available, if you are a. an eligible noncitizen; b. a permanent U.S. resident with a Permanent Resident Card (1- 551); c. a conditional permanent resident with a Conditional Green Card (I-551C); the holder of an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the Department of Homeland Security showing any one of the following designations: "Refugee," "Asylum Granted," "Parolee" (I-94 confirms that you were paroled for a minimum of one Entrant;" d. or, the holder of a valid certification or eligibility letter from the Department of Health and Human Services showing a designation of "Victim of Human Trafficking." b. If you have a Social Security Number but are not a citizen or an eligible non-citizen, you should still complete the FAFSA because you may be eligible for state or college aid.

2. If you possess an F-l or F-2 student visa, a J-l or J-2 exchange visitor visa, or a G series visa (pertaining to international organizations) and you are not a citizen or eligible noncitizen. a. You will not be eligible for federal student aid.

The Board of Regents of Galveston College has authorized the waiver of the difference in the rate of tuition for nonresident and resident students for a person, or his/ her dependents, who owns property which is subject to ad valorem taxation by the Galveston College District. The person, or his or her dependents, applying for such a waiver shall verify property ownership by presentation of an ad valorem tax statement or receipt, issued by the tax office of the Galveston College District, or by presentation of a deed, property closing statement, or other appropriate evidence of ownership of property which is subject to ad valorem taxation by the Galveston College District. The responsibility of registering under the proper residence classification is that of the student. If there is any question regarding the student's correct residency classification, it is the responsibility of the student to discuss this matter with the Registrar/Director of Admissions.