Residency Status

Galveston College is required by state law to determine the residency status of all students for tuition purposes. All new students and students returning after a 12 month or more gap in attendance must complete the Residency Questionnaire. Additional documentation may be requested at any time to substantiate a student's claim of residency. A post office box cannot be used to establish residency.  It is the responsibility of the student to notify the Admissions Office of any changes in residency status.

Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 13, Subchapter K, contains rules and regulations regarding determination of student residency.

General guidelines for residency are listed below.  These guidelines are not exhaustive and additional guidelines may apply, in accordance with state statute.

For tuition purposes, students will be classified as Texas Resident – In-District, Texas Resident – Out-of District, Out-of-State, or Foreign National.

Note – Students born outside of the United States will be classified as Foreign National until proof of United States citizenship can be provided.

A student is considered a Texas Resident – In-District resident if he/she is a U.S. Citizen or lawfully present alien and has resided in the College taxing district for other than educational purposes for at least 12 months prior to registration at Galveston College. The Galveston College taxing district includes all of Galveston Island (including Jamaica Beach) as well as Crystal Beach and Port Bolivar on the Bolivar Peninsula. 

A student is considered a Texas Resident – Out-Of-District resident if he/she is a U.S. citizen or lawfully present alien, but not a resident of the College’s taxing district and has resided in the State of Texas for other than educational purposes for at least 12 months prior to registration at Galveston College.

A student is considered an Out-Of-State student if he/she is a U.S. citizen or lawfully present alien and has NOT resided in the State of Texas for other than educational purposes for at least 12 months prior to registration at Galveston College. 

A student is considered a Foreign National if he/she is not a U.S. citizen or lawfully present alien.

Students can request a residency reclassification by completing Residency Reclassification Request Form

 

 

Questions? Contact Us.

Admissions Office
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409-944-1230
409-944-1501