Updated 3.11.19
Wyoming Community Colleges
Application for Residency Reclassification
Student ID#: _____________ Name: _________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
Street Address: ________________________________ City, State, Zip ______________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________ Cell # Home # Student Email: ______________________________
Requirements for in-state residency for tuition determination for the Wyoming Community Colleges are established by
the Wyoming Community College Commission. Residence classification shall be initiated for each student at the time the
application for admission is accepted.
Students may appeal their classification as a resident or a non-resident through the following process:
A student assigned a non-resident classification may submit a request for reclassification to the Registrar or
designee. The student must submit the request and accompanying documentation on or before the first day of
classes. A decision will be rendered within 20 days of the first day of classes.
Individuals may be reclassified for the following term when facts indicate that a change in residency has occurred
since the time of original residence classification or upon student petition for reclassification.
Reclassification as an in-state student will not be applied retroactively to previous terms.
Individuals who qualify as Wyoming Residents shall pay the in-state tuition rate, as established by the Wyoming
Community College Commission. All other individuals shall pay the out-of-state or Western Undergraduate Exchange
(WUE) tuition rates, as established by the Wyoming Community College Commission. For the purposes of determining
whether a student qualifies for in-state or out of state tuition, the following guidelines apply.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the disclosure below is, to the best of my knowledge and belief,
true, correct and complete. I understand that any misrepresentations may result in revocation of residency for tuition
purposes at the Wyoming Community Colleges.
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Date Signature Requested Reclassification Semester
OFFICE USE ONLY
ACTION TAKEN __________________________ ___________________ _____________________________________
Date College Official Signature
A. The following students are considered Wyoming residents (check all that apply to your request):
1. I am a financial dependent or under the age of 24 with a parent, guardian, or spouse who lives in the
State of Wyoming. (Provide most recent tax return for verification of dependent status. Additional
documents may be required to show length of residency in Wyoming.)
2. I am a graduate of a Wyoming high school. (High School transcript or diploma may be required.)
3. I earned a high school equivalency in Wyoming and also qualify for a Hathaway Scholarship. (Verification
of Hathaway eligibility is required as well as completion of high school equivalency.)
4. I am an active Wyoming National Guard member or U.S. Armed Forces member stationed in Wyoming,
or am the dependent of one. (Provide military enlistment papers or transfer orders.)
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5. I am a Wyoming resident who was temporarily absent from the State due to military service, attendance
at an educational institution, or other type of documented temporary absence. (Provide military
discharge (Form DD 214), institution transcript/certificate, etc., and proof of residency.)
6. I have been awarded resident tuition status at another Wyoming Community College or the University
of Wyoming. (Submit documentation showing resident tuition status.)
7. I am the spouse or financial dependent of an individual who is determined to be a Wyoming resident
pursuant to these Guidelines. (Provide a copy of marriage license and verification of spouse’s
residency.)
8. I am a legal dependent under the age of 24 of a Wyoming community college graduate. (Provide
graduate’s name, Wyoming Community College, graduation date, and verification of dependent status.)
9. I have a permanent home in Wyoming. To determine if a permanent Wyoming home has been
established, a variety of factors are considered including:
a. Evidence that any former out-of-state home has been abandoned,
b. Evidence of full-time employment in Wyoming for a minimum of six continuous months prior to
residency determination,
c. Ownership of home or property in Wyoming,
d. Six months of continual presence in Wyoming prior to residency determination,
e. Former Wyoming residency and maintaining state ties,
f. Reliance on Wyoming resources for full financial support,
g. Wyoming vehicle registration dated a minimum of six months prior to residency determination,
h. Wyoming address on most recent federal income tax return,
i. A valid Wyoming driver’s license dated a minimum of six months prior to residency determination,
j. Wyoming voter registration.
No one factor determines residence status. (Documentation must show six months continual presence
in Wyoming.)
10. I am a veteran or eligible individual, as described in 38 U.S. C. 3679 (c) (2), and am providing:
a. A certificate or other evidence of the veteran’s or uniformed service members’ qualifying service of
90 days or more in the uniformed services of the United States;
b. Documented evidence at the time of enrollment that:
i. The applicant for resident tuition intends to live in Wyoming during the term of enrollment
(lease agreement, power bill, etc.);
ii. The applicant is using educational assistance under either Chapter 30 (Montgomery G.I. Bill
Active Duty Program), Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)), or
Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill) as described in 38 U.S.C.
iii. The veteran was discharged or released from a qualifying period of service in the active
military, naval or air service before the date of enrollment (DD214 showing date of discharge
within three (3) years prior to enrollment) or the uniformed service member is currently on
active duty;
iv. If the applicant is a spouse or a child of the veteran, the applicant is a transferee pursuant to 38
U.S.C. 3311(b)(9) or 3319 of the veteran’s eligibility for educational benefits.
A person who has qualified for resident tuition pursuant to the above requirements of this section,
shall remain qualified in subsequent years if the person pursues one or more courses of education
while remaining continuously enrolled, other than during regularly scheduled breaks, lives in the
state during the term of enrollment, and, if the person is eligible through a transfer of eligibility
pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3319, the transfer has not been validly revoked.
B. The following students are considered non-residents:
1. Individuals who do not qualify under Section A above;
2. Individuals who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents except as provided by Section A.2 or A.3 above.
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A. Personal Statement of Petitioner
Please use this space to provide more information regarding the reason(s) you came to
Wyoming, your situation and activities since arriving in Wyoming, and your intended plans
after completing your CWC education. Your statement may be typed or hand-written on a
separate sheet of paper and attached to the petition. Students will receive notification of
approval or denial through student CWC email.
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Submit completed application and supporting documentation to your Wyoming Community College as listed below:
Casper College
Enrollment Services
Office 125 College Drive
Casper WY 82601
Central Wyoming College
Student Records
2660 Peck Ave
Riverton, WY 82501
Eastern Wyoming College
Registration & Records Office
3200 West C Street
Torrington WY 82240
Laramie County Community College
Office of the Registrar
1400 E. College Drive
Cheyenne WY 82007
Northern Wyoming Community College District
Sheridan College Gillette College
Student Records Student Records
Whitney Building, Room 132 Main Building
PO Box 1500 300 W. Sinclair St.
Sheridan WY 82801 Gillette WY 82718
Northwest College
Registrar’s Office
231 West 6
th
Street
Orendorff Building
Powell WY 82435
Western Wyoming Community College
Mustang Central
2500 College Drive
Rock Springs WY 82901
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