A.      The following factors are considered as substantiation of legal residency:

1.  Ownership or rental of local living quarters in which the student resides

2.  Substantially uninterrupted physical presence, including months when the student is not in attendance at the college

3.  Maintenance in Maryland and in the county of all, or substantially all, of the student’s possessions

4.  Payment of Maryland state and local piggy back income taxes on all taxable income earned outside the state

5.  Possession of a valid Maryland driver’s license, with a local address specified if the student is licensed to drive a motor vehicle

6.  Registration to vote in the state and the county

B.      The college will verify residency in accordance with state law through the following procedures:

1.  Information Regarding Residency Policies and Verification Procedures.  Students will be advised through the catalogue and other appropriate publications regarding the legal requirements and college policies for establishing and verifying legal residency and domicile.

2.  Verification Statements.  At the time of admission to the college, each student shall sign a statement affirming that all information they have provided, including that related to legal residency and domicile, is true and accurate.

3.  Sanctions for False Statements.  Persons who have made false statements in regard to residency shall be charged the higher applicable tuition rates and may be subject to further college disciplinary measures, and may also be charged with perjury in a criminal action.

4.  Additional Verification Requirements:

a.  Active duty members of the armed forces and their dependents must show proof of their military status to qualify for county resident or state resident tuition rates.

b.  International citizens must show proof of immigration status as well as current address in order to verify their eligibility for county resident or state resident tuition.

C.      Change of Residency:

1.  Students must officially inform the college in writing whenever they have changed their address or otherwise changed their residency status.  Verification of the change must be provided.

2.  Students may appeal their tuition eligibility by contacting the Director of Admissions and Advising in writing within a reasonable time of the beginning of the term for which they are enrolled.

Policy Manual Review/Revision:  7/1/00