RESIDENCY INFORMATION
Do you wish to be considered for in-state tuition status? ο Yes ο No (If yes, you must complete this section of the application.)
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PLICANTS SEEKING IN-STATE STATUS AS A MARYLAND RESIDENT MUST COMPLETE THIS ENTIRE FORM, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS, AND SIGN THE AFFIRMATION AT THE END OF THIS FORM. Failure to complete all of the required items may result in an out-of-state resident
classification and out-of-state tuition rates being applied. Residency classification information is evaluated in accordance with the University System of
Maryland Policy on Student Classification for Admission and Tuition Purposes. The applicant may be contacted for clarification of an item, or for additional
information as necessary.
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EASE CHECK ONE:
ο I am financially independent. I provide 50% or more of my own living and educational expenses and I have not been claimed as a dependent on another person's
most recent income tax return.
ο I am financially dependent on another person who has claimed me as a dependent on their most recent income tax returns.
Name of person upon whom dependent and relationship to applicant: _________________________________________________________________________
a. How long have you been dependent upon this person
?
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____________________________________________________________________________________
b. Is the person a resident of Maryland? ο Yes ο No
c. Address of this person: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
d. Has this person filed a Maryland state income tax return for the most recent year on all earned taxable income? ο Yes ο No
If a Maryland tax return has not been filed within the last 12 months, state reason(s): ________________________________________________________
e. Signature of this person: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ο I am not financially independent (I do not provide 50% or more of my own living and educational expenses), but I have not been claimed as a dependent on
another person’s most recent income tax returns, and I am not a ward of the State of Maryland.
Name of person who provides applicant with financial support for more than 50% of applicant’s living and educational expenses, and relationship to applicant:
_______________________________________________________________________________
a. How long has this person been providing such financial support?
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______________________________________________________________________________
b. Is the person a resident of Maryland? ο Yes ο No
c. Address of this person: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
d. Has this person filed a Maryland state income tax return for the most recent year on all earned taxable income? ο Yes ο No
If a Maryland tax return has not been filed within the last 12 months, state reason(s): _________________________________________________________
If a Maryland tax return has been filed within the last 12 months, state reason(s) you are not claimed as a dependent: _____________________________
e. Signature of this person: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ο I am a ward of the State of Maryland. If a ward of the State, please submit your court decree or documentation from your social worker.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: The Student Applicant is responsible for completing items 1 - 9.
1. Permanent address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Length of time at permanent address _____ years _____ months
If less than 12 months, provide previous address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
2. For the last 12 consecutive months, have you had the continuous intent to reside in Maryland indefinitely and for a
primary purpose other than that of attending an educational institution in Maryland?
3. Are all, or substantially all of your possessions in Maryland?
4. Do you possess a valid driver's license?
a. If yes, in what state? __________________
b. If Maryland, original date of issue ______________ and if renewed, date of issue for current license:____________
c. Have you possessed a driver’s license in a state other than Maryland within the last 12 months? ο Ye
s ο No
5. Do you own/lease any motor vehicles?
a. If yes, in what state(s)? _____________
b. If Maryland, original initial date(s) of registration ___________________ and if applicable, the most recent date of
renewal _______
c. Did you regis
ter your vehicle(s) in a state other than Maryland within the last 12 months? ο Yes ο No
6. Are you registered to vote?
If yes, in what state? ___________________________
7. Have you filed a Maryland state income tax return for the most recent year?
If a Maryland tax return has not been filed within the last 12 months, state reason(s):
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Is Maryland state income tax currently being withheld from your pay?
If no, provide explanation _______________________________________________________________________________
9. Do you receive any public assistance from a state or local agency other than one in Maryland?
If yes, indicate type and issuing state:___________________________