Residency Status

Residency for Tuition Purposes

Under North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-143.1(b), to qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must:
a. Established legal residency (domicile) in North Carolina, and
b. Have maintained that legal residence for at least 12 months prior to being considered for in-state residency.

The North Carolina State Residence Classification Manual contains complete information on the Residency Statutes, as well as explanation how the two qualifications above are evaluated.