Revised 11/4/19
Washington State Residency Status
Washington’s residency laws
ask that students be defined as
either financially independent
of parents or financially
dependent upon parents.
For financially dependent
students to be classified as a
resident, parent(s) or legal
guardian(s) must claim the
student as a dependent and be
a resident of the state for at
least one year before the
quarter for which the student
wishes to enroll.
Students who are financially
independent must establish a
permanent residence in
Washington for at least 12
consecutive months before the
quarter of application,
establish all ties with
Washington upon moving here
(obtain Washington driver’s
license, register to vote,
license vehicle), be financially
independent of parents for
current and previous year, and
cannot be claimed as a
1. Have you lived in the state of Washington continuously for the past twelve
months?
2. How long have you lived continuously in the state of Washington?
3. For the last calendar year, did your mother, father, or legal guardian claim you
as a dependent on their federal income tax return?
4. For the current calendar year, will your mother, father, or legal guardian claim
you as a dependent on their federal income tax return? If yes, please answer
questions 5 and 6. If no, skip to question 7.
5. If you were claimed, or you will be claimed, as a dependent on a federal
income tax return, has your mother, father, or legal guardian lived in the state
of Washington continuously for the past twelve months?
6. How long has your mother, father, or legal guardian lived continuously in the
state of Washington?
7. Will you be receiving financial assistance from a non-federal agency other
than the State of Washington (for example, Alaska student loan or tribal
funds)? If yes, explain:____________________________________________
8. Are you current or former active duty military?
Current and former active duty military, their spouses and dependents may qualify for
Washington residency and/or educational benefits. Please contact our Veteran’s
Coordinator in the Student Services Office in the 1400 Building, or call 509-793-2452
for more information.
Yes No
____Years ____Months
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
____Years ____Months
Yes No
Yes No
Previous Education
Have official copies of college transcripts sent to Big Bend Community College.
Name and location of last high school attended
1. Date you graduated or will graduate Month_____ Year_____
2. If you did not graduate, indicate highest grade completed____
3. Have you successfully completed the GED test?
Yes No If yes, what year ______ Where?________________
Most recent college, vocational/technical school attended
Yes
Name of other college(s), vocational/technical school(s)
attended
Yes
Name of other college(s), vocational/technical school(s)
attended
Yes
Name of other college(s), vocational/technical school(s)
attended
Yes
Student Status
Please check this box if you have been in Washington State foster care for at least one year since your 16
th
birthday.
Have either of your parents/guardians received a bachelor’s degree (4 year degree)? Yes No
Applicant Signature____________________________________________________ Today’s Date_______________________________
Big Bend Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, disability, age, or any other legally protected status in its programs or
activities. The following person(s) have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies. Kim Garza, Title IX Coordinator, Building 1400, Office 1449 at
(509) 793-2010 or kimg@bigbend.edu or Lora Lyn Allen, Coordinator of Disability Services, Building 1400, Office 1472 at (509) 793-2027 or loraa@bigbend.edu
.
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