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RESIDENCY QUESTIONNAIRE
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rule 21.25 requires each student applying to enroll at an institution to respond to a set of core residency questions
for the purpose of determining the student’s eligibility for classification as a resident. Also, if you are seeking reclassification based on additional or changed
information, the college requires that the student complete a set of core residency questions and provide relevant supporting information as outlined on Page 4 of this
questionnaire.
*STUDENT ID OR SSN MUST BE PROVIDED
Part
A
Student Basic
Information
Last Name First Name
Student ID or SSN (required)*
First Term at Cisco College(Admit Term)
Street Address Apartment No.
City, State, Zip Code
Part
B
Previous
Enrollment
1. During the 12 months prior to the term for which you are applying, did
you attend a public college or university in Texas in a fall or spring term?
Yes ___ No ___
If you answered “no”, please continue to Part C.
If you answered “yes”, complete questions 2-5:
2. What Texas public institution did you last attend? (Give full name, not just initials.)
3. In which terms were you last enrolled? (check all that apply)
4. During your last semester at a Texas public institution, did you pay resident (in-state) or
nonresident (out-of-state) tuition?
___ resident (in-state)
___ nonresident (out-of-state)
___ unknown
5. If you paid in-state tuition at your last institution, was it because you were classified as a
resident or because you were a nonresident who received a waiver?
___ resident
___ nonresident with a waiver
___ unknown
IMPORTANT: If you were enrolled at a Texas public institution during a fall or spring semester within the previous 12 months and were classified as
a Texas resident, skip to Part I, sign and date this form and submit it to your institution. If you were not enrolled at a Texas public institution during
a fall or spring semester within the previous 12 months, or if you were enrolled but classified as a nonresident, proceed to Part C.
Part
C
Residency
Claim
Are you a resident of Texas? Yes ___ No ___
If you answered yes, continue to Part D.
If you answered no, complete the following question and continue to Part I.
Of what state or country are you a resident? __________________
If you are uncertain, continue to Part D.
Part
D
Acquisition
of High
School
Diploma or
GED
1. a. Did you graduate or will you graduate from high school or complete a GED in TX prior to
the term for which you are applying?
Yes ___ No ___
1. b. If you graduated or will graduate from high school, what was the name and city of the
school?
Yes ___ No ___
2. Did you live or will you have lived in TX the 36 months leading up to high school graduation or
completion of the GED?
3. When you begin the semester for which you are applying, will you have lived in TX for the
previous 12 months?
Yes ___ No ___
4. Are you a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident? Yes ___ No ___
Instructions to Part D:
1. If you answered “no” to question 1a or 2 or 3, continue to Part E.
2. If you answered “yes” to all four questions, skip to Part I.
3. If you answered “yes” to questions 1, 2 and 3, but “no” to question 4, complete the Residency Affidavit (available at Enrollment Services
and online) and submit this form with the affidavit to your institution.
Mail or fax form to:
Cisco College, Admissions Office/Residency Official
101 College Heights Cisco, TX 76437
Fax: 254-442-1449
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Part
E
Basis of
Claim to
Residency
TO BE COMPLETED BY EVERYONE WHO DID NOT ANSWER “YES” TO QUESTIONS 1a, 2, AND 3 OF PART D.
1. Do you file your own federal income tax as an independent tax payer?
(An independent tax payer should not be claimed as a dependent for tax purposes by
another
person. If
you file a joint return with your spouse, answer “yes.”
)
Y
es ___ No ___
2. Are you claimed as a dependent or are you eligible to be claimed as a dependent by a parent
or court-
appointed legal guardian?
(To be eligible to be claimed as a dependent, your parent or legal guardian must prov
ide at
least one-half of
your support. A step-parent does not qualify as a parent if he/she ha
s not
legally
adopted you.)
Yes ___ No ___
3. If you answered “No” to both questions above, who provides the majority of your support?
Instructions to Part E.
1.
If you answered “yes” to question 1, and “no” to question 2, continue to Part F
.
2.
If you answered “yes” to question 2, skip to Part G
.
3.
If you answered “yes” to both questions 1 and 2, skip to Part G.
4.
If you answered “no” to 1 and 2 and “self” to question 3, continue to Part F
.
5.
If you answered “no” to 1 and 2 and “parent or guardian” to question 3, skip to Part G
.
6.
If you answered “no” to 1 and 2 and “other” to question 3, skip to Part H and provide an explanation, and complete Part I
.
Part
F
Questions for students who answered “Yes” to Question 1 or “Self” to Question 3 of PART E.
1. Are you a U.S. Citizen? Yes ___ No ___
2. Are you a Permanent Resident of the U.S.?
(U.S. Citizens check “no”.)
Yes ___ No ___
3. Are you a foreign national whose application for Permanent Resident Status has been
preliminarily
reviewed? (You should have received a fee/filing receipt or Notice of Action (I-797)
from USCIS showing your I-485 has been reviewed and has not been rejected).
Yes ___ No ___
4. Are you a foreign national here with a visa or are you a Refugee, Asylee, Parolee or here
under T
emporary Protective Status? If so, indicate which.
Yes ___ No ___
Visa type:
5. Do you currently live in Texas? If you are out of state due to a temporary assignment by your
employer or another temporary purpose, please check “no” and explain in Part H.
Yes ___ No ___
6. a. If you currently live in Texas, how long have you been living here?
Years: Months:
6. b. What is your main purpose for being in the state? If for reasons other than those listed,
give an explanation in Part H.
Go to College [ ]
Establish/maintain a home [ ]
Work Assignment [ ]
7. If you are a member of the U.S. military:
a. Is Texas
your Home of Record
?
b. If not,
what state will have been listed as your military legal residence for tax purpos
es on
your
Leave and Earnings Statement for the 12 months prior to enrollment?
7a. Yes ___ No ___
7b.
8. Do either of the following apply to you? (Check all that apply)
a. Hold the title (Warranty Deed, Deed of Trust, or other similar instrument that is effective to hold title) to residential real property
in Texa
s?
If
yes, date acquired: _______________________
_
b. Have o
wnership interest and customarily manage a business in Texas without the intention of liquidation in the fores
eeable
future?
If
yes, date acquired: _______________________
_
9. While living in Texas, have you: (Check all that apply)
a. Been gainfull
y employed for a period of at least 12 consecutive m
onths? (Gainful
emplo
yment requires an average employment of at least 20 hours per week for one
year or
earnings equal to
at least half of tuition and living expenses for one 9-month academic y
ear.
Emplo
yment conditioned on student status such as work-study, the re
ceipt of stipends,
fellow
ships or research or teaching assistanceships does not constitute gainful employment.)
b. Received primar
y support through services from a social service agency for a perio
d of at
least 12 consecutive months?
9a.
Yes ___ No ___
9b. Yes ___ No ___
10. Spouse:
a. Are you married to a person who has been classified as a Texas resident by a Te
xas
public institut
ion or who could answer “yes” to any part of question 8 or 9?
b. If
yes, indicate which question (and which part of the question) could be answered yes by
your spouse:
c. How long
will you have been married to the Texas resident prior to enrollment?
10a. Yes ___ No ___
10b. Question # _____
10c. Years: ____ Months _____
Skip Part G and Continue to Part H.
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Part
G
Questions for students who answered “Yes” to Question 2 of Part E or who answered “Parent or Guardian”
to Question 3 of PART E.
1. Is the parent or legal guardian upon whom you base your claim of residency a U.S. citizen? Yes ___ No ___
2. Is the parent or legal guardian upon whom you base your claim of residency a Permanent
Resident?
(If U.S. Citizen, check “no”.)
Y
es ___ No ___
3. Is this parent or legal guardian a foreign national whose application for Permanent Resident
Status has been
preliminarily reviewed? (He or she should have received a fee/filing receipt or
Notice of Action (I-797) from the USCIS showing his or her I-485 has been reviewed and has
not been rejected)
Yes ___ No ___
4. Is this parent or legal guardian a foreign national here with a visa or a Refugee, Asylee,
Parolee or he
re under Temporary Protective Status? If so, indicate which.
Yes ___ No ___
Visa type:
5. Does this parent or guardian currently live in Texas? If he or she is out of state due to a
tempora
ry assignment by his or her employer or another temporary purpose, please check “no”
and explain in Part H.
Yes ___ No ___
6. a. If he or she is currently living in Texas, how long has he or she been living here?
Years: Months:
6. b. What is your parent’s or legal guardian’s main purpose for being in the state? If for reasons
other than those listed, give an explanation in Part H.
Go to College [ ]
Establish/maintain a home [ ]
Work Assignment [ ]
7. If you are a member of the U.S. military:
a. If he or
she is a member of the U.S. military, is Texas his or her Home of Record
?
b. If not,
what state will have been listed as his or her military legal residence for tax
purposes
on his or her Le
ave and Earnings Statement for the 12 months prior to enrollment?
7a. Yes ___ No ___
7b.
8. Do any of the following apply to your parent or guardian? (Check all that apply)
a. Hold the title (Warranty Deed, Deed of Trust or other similar instrument that is effective to hold title) to residential real property
in Texa
s?
If
yes, date acquired: _______________________
_
b. Have o
wnership interest and customarily manage a business In Texas without the intention of liquidation in the fores
eeable
future?
If
yes, date acquired: _______________________
_
9. While living in Texas, has your parent or guardian: (Check all that apply)
a. Been gainfull
y employed for a period of at least 12 consecutive m
onths? (Gainful
emplo
yment requires an average employment of at least 20 hours per week for one
year or
earnings equal to
at least half of tuition and living expenses for one 9-month academic y
ear.
Emplo
yment conditioned on student status such as work-study, the re
ceipt of stipends,
fellow
ships, or research or teaching assistanceships does not constitute gainful employment.)
b. Received services from a social service
agency
for a period of at l
east 12 consecutive
months? Note: th
e dollar value of social services received may be combined with ear
nings to
total at least one-
half of tuition and living expenses for one 9-month academic year.
9a. Yes ___ No ___
9b. Yes ___ No ___
10. Spouse:
a. Is your parent or legal guardian married to a person who has been classifi
ed as a Texas
resident b
y a Texas public institution or who could answer “yes” to any part of question 8 or
9?
b. If
yes, indicate which question (and which part of the question) could be answered yes by
your parent or guardian’s spouse:
c. How long
will your parent or guardian have been married to the Texas resident prio
r to
enrollment?
10a. Yes ___ No ___
10b. Question # _____
10c. Years: ____ Months _____
Continue to Part H.
Part
H
General
Comments
Is there any additional information that you believe your college/university should know in evaluating your eligibility to be classified
as a resident?
If so, please provide it below (attach additional sheets as necessary):
Part
I
Certification
of Residency
I understand that officials of my college/university will use the information submitted on this form to determine my status for
residency eligibility. I authorize the college/university to verify the information I have provided. I agree to notify the proper
officials of the institution of any changes in the information provided. I certify that the information on this application is complete
and correct and I understand that the submission of false information is grounds for rejection of my application, withdrawal of
any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
Signature: Date:
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Documentation to Support Establishing and Maintaining Domicile in Texas
The following documentation may be requested by the institution regarding a person’s responses to the Core Residency Questions.
Documents that may be used as proof that:
(1) The person or the dependent’s parent established domicile in Texas, and
(2) The person or the dependent’s parent has maintained domicile in Texas continuously for at least 12 consecutive months immediately
preceding the census date of the term in which the person enrolls,
include but are not limited to the following:
Part A
Documents that may Support the Establishment of a Domicile in Texas and Maintenance of Domicile in Texas
1. SIGNIFICANT GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
a. An employer’s statement of dates of employment in Texas (beginning and current or ending dates) that encompass at least 12
consecutive months immediately preceding the census date of the term in which the person enrolls.
b. Other documents that show the person or the dependent’s parent, for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the
census date of the term in which the person enrolls:
1) has been engaged in employment intended to provide an income to the person or allow the person to avoid the expense of paying
another to perform tasks (as in child care) that is sufficient to provide at least one-half of the individual’s tuition and living
expenses or represents an average of at least 20 hours per week; or
2) is self-employed in Texas or is living off his/her earnings; or
3) is primarily supported by public assistance in Texas.
c. For a homeless person, written statements from the office of one or more social service agencies located in Texas that attest to the
provision of services to the homeless person for the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the census date of the term in
which the person enrolls.
2. SOLE OR JOINT MARITAL OWNERSHIP OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY
Title to residential real property in Texas with documentation to verify 12 consecutive months of ownership immediately preceding the
census date of the term in which the person enrolls, such as a Warranty Deed, with the person or the dependent’s parent having
established and maintained domicile at that residence.
3. MARRIAGE TO A PERSON WHO HAS ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED DOMICILE IN TEXAS
Marriage Certificate or Declaration of Registration of Informal Marriage with documentation to support that spouse has established and
maintained domicile in Texas for the 12 consecutive months preceding the census date of the term in which the person enrolls.
4. OWNERSHIP OF A BUSINESS ENTITY
Documents that evidence the organization of the business in Texas that reflect the ownership interest of the person or dependent’s
parent, and the customary management of the business by the person or dependent’s parent without the intention of liquidation for the
foreseeable future.
Part B
Documents that May Provide Support to a Claim of Maintaining a Domicile in Texas for the 12 Consecutive Months Immediately
Preceding the Census Date of the Term in which the Person Enrolls
1. Utility bills for the 12 consecutive months preceding the census date;
2. A Texas high school transcript for full senior year immediately preceding the census date;
3. A transcript from a Texas institution showing presence in the state for the 12 consecutive months preceding the census date;
4. A Texas driver’s license or Texas ID card that has not expired and, if it reflects an origination date, shows an origination date at least
12 months prior to the census date;
5. Cancelled checks that reflect a Texas residence for the 12 consecutive months preceding the census date;
6. A current credit report that documents the length and place of residence of the person or the dependent’s parent to be in Texas and
the length of residence to be at least 12 consecutive months preceding the census date.
7. Texas voter registration card that was issued at least 12 months prior to the census date.
8. Pay stubs for the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the census date, reflecting significant gainful employment in Texas;
9. Bank statements reflecting a Texas address for the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the census date;
10. Written statements from the office of one or more social service agencies, attesting to the provision of services for at least the 12
consecutive months immediately preceding the census date.
11. Lease or rental of residential real property in the name of the person or the dependent’s parent for the 12 consecutive months
immediately preceding the census date.
Part C
Other Documents that May be Used to Lend Support To or Clarify
an Individual’s Claim of Domicile or Residence, as Appropriate, in Texas
Among other documents that may be used to lend support to or clarify an individual’s claim of having established and maintained domicile or
residence, as appropriate, in Texas are the following:
1. Tax return of the student or parent(s).
2. Visa, passport or other pertinent immigration documents.
3. Leave and Earnings Statements (LES).
4. Documents or statements to clarify answers to Core Residency Questions.
5. A Texas high school transcript to verify thirty-six months’ presence in the state and graduation from a Texas high school.
6. State or local licenses to conduct a business or practice a profession in this state.
The attached IRS form W-9S MUST be completed, signed and returned with your
Residency Questionnaire form. The second box marked “Taxpayer identification
number” refers to your social security number. This box is for the purpose of
certifying under penalty and perjury that the information provided is true and
correct.
PLEASE NOTE: If your address or name changes you are responsible for reporting
that change to Cisco College. Addresses can be updated through your Campus
Connect account. Name changes require supporting documents and can only be
made through the Admissions/Enrollment Services office.
Give form to the
requester. Do not
send to the IRS.
Form
W-9S
Request for Student’s or Borrower’s Taxpayer
Identification Number and Certification
(Rev. March 2008)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Name of student or borrower (see instructions)
City, state, and ZIP code
Print or type
Student or Borrower Identification (All must complete.)
Student Loan Certification (Complete for student loans only.)
I certify that all of the loan proceeds are solely to pay for qualified higher education expenses.
Sign
Here
Signature of borrower
©
Date
©
Form W-9S (Rev. 3-2008)
Part I
Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.)
Cat. No. 25240C
Taxpayer identification number
Part II
General Instructions
Purpose of form. An eligible educational institution, such as
a college or university, or a lender of a student loan must get
your correct identifying number to file certain information
returns with the IRS and to furnish a statement to you. For
students, this will be your social security number (SSN) or, if
you are not eligible to obtain an SSN, your individual
taxpayer identification number (ITIN). The returns they must
file contain information about qualified tuition and related
expenses (Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement) and student loan
interest (Form 1098-E, Student Loan Interest Statement). The
information about your tuition will help to determine whether
you, or the person who can claim you as a dependent, may
take either the tuition and fees deduction or claim an
education credit to reduce federal income tax. The
information about your student loan interest will help to
determine your deduction for such interest. For more
information, see Pub. 970, Tax Benefits for Education.
Use Form W-9S to give your correct SSN or ITIN to the
person requesting it and, if applicable, to certify that the
proceeds of a loan are being used, or will be used, solely to
pay for qualified higher education expenses (defined on page
2). You are required to provide the requested information.
Note. The educational institution or lender may request your
SSN or ITIN and certification on paper or electronically.
Specific Instructions
Part I. Student or Borrower Identification
Name and address. Enter the name and mailing address of
the student if the request for the student’s SSN or ITIN is
being made because of tuition payments. Enter the name
Taxpayer’s identifying number. Enter your SSN or ITIN. If
you do not have an SSN or ITIN and you have applied for
one or you intend to apply for one soon, write “Applied For”
in the space provided.
How to get an SSN or ITIN. To apply for an SSN, use Form
SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card, that you can get
from your local Social Security Administration office or get
this form online at www.ssa.gov/online. You may also get this
form by calling 1-800-772-1213.
Part II. Student Loan Certification
Requester Information (Optional)
Part III
Requester’s name and address
Tuition account number
Loan account number
Note. If you pay tuition to and have a student loan from the
same educational institution and the student is not the loan
borrower (for example, the borrower is the student’s parent),
complete two Forms W-9S, one for the student and one for
the loan borrower.
If your loan is a student loan incurred solely to pay for
qualified higher education expenses, sign the certification in
Part II. If you do not sign the certification, the lender may not
issue or file Form 1098-E for student loan interest on your
behalf. Do not sign the certification for a mixed use loan
because such a loan is not used solely for qualified higher
education expenses. However, you may sign the certification
for a revolving line of credit or similar loan if you use the line
of credit solely to pay for qualified higher education
expenses.
You must complete this part.
For Privacy Act Notice, see page 2.
and mailing address of the borrower if the request for the
borrower’s SSN or ITIN is being made because of a student
loan.
To apply for an ITIN because you are not eligible to get an
SSN, use Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer
Identification Number, that you can get from the IRS website
at www.irs.gov or by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM
(1-800-829-3676).
Penalties
Failure to furnish correct SSN or ITIN. If you fail to furnish
your correct SSN or ITIN to the requester, you are subject to
a penalty of $50 unless your failure is due to reasonable
cause and not to willful neglect.
Misuse of SSN or ITIN. If the requester discloses or uses
your SSN or ITIN in violation of federal law, the requester
may be subject to civil and criminal penalties.
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Form W-9S (Rev. 3-2008)
Part III. Requester Information
This part is not required to be completed. It is provided for
the convenience of the requester to help identify the account
to which this Form W-9S relates. The requester may enter its
name and address and a tuition or loan account number.
Note. For information about electronic submission of Forms
W-9S, see the Instructions for Forms 1098-E and 1098-T.
Qualified higher education expenses. These expenses are
the costs of attending an eligible educational institution,
including graduate school, on at least a half-time basis.
Generally, these costs include tuition and certain related
expenses. See Pub. 970 for more information.
Secure Your Tax Records From Identity
Theft
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal
information such as your name, taxpayer identification
number (TIN), or other identifying information, without your
permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. An identity thief
may use your SSN to get a job or may file a tax return using
your TIN to receive a refund.
The IRS does not initiate contacts with taxpayers via
emails. Also, the IRS does not request personal detailed
information through email or ask taxpayers for the PIN
numbers, passwords, or similar secret access information for
their credit card, bank, or other financial accounts.
Privacy Act Notice
Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code requires you to
give your correct SSN or ITIN to persons who must file
information returns with the IRS to report certain information.
The IRS uses the numbers for identification purposes and to
help verify the accuracy of your tax return. The IRS may also
provide this information to the Department of Justice for civil
and criminal litigation and to cities, states, the District of
Columbia, and U.S. possessions to carry out their tax laws.
We may also disclose this information to other countries
under a tax treaty, or to federal and state agencies to
enforce federal nontax criminal laws, or to federal law
enforcement and intelligence agencies to combat terrorism.
Protect yourself from suspicious emails or phishing
schemes. Phishing is the creation and use of email and
websites designed to mimic legitimate business emails and
websites. The most common act is sending an email to a
user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate
enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering
private information that will be used for identity theft.
To reduce your risk:
Protect your TIN,
Ensure the requester is protecting your TIN, and
Be careful when choosing a tax preparer.
Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 if you think your identity
has been used inappropriately for tax purposes.
Victims of identity theft who are experiencing economic
harm or a system problem, or are seeking help in resolving
tax problems that have not been resolved through normal
channels, may be eligible for Taxpayer Advocate Service
(TAS) assistance. You can reach TAS by calling the TAS
toll-free at 1-877-777-4778 or TTY/TDD 1-800-829-4059.
If you receive an unsolicited email claiming to be from the
IRS, forward this message to phishing@irs.gov. You may also
report misuse of the IRS name, logo, or other IRS personal
property to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax
Administration at 1-800-366-4484. You can forward
suspicious emails to the Federal Trade Commission at:
spam@uce.gov or contact them at www.ftc.gov/idtheft or
1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338).
Visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov to learn more about
identity theft and how to reduce your risk.