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Residency Tuition Petition | Residency Home | Other Residency Forms Frequently Asked Residency Questions:
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1.
Why does UNM charge non-resident students more than resident students?
UNM is supported by the General Fund of the State of New Mexico, and residents of the state contribute to it with their state taxes. As non-resident students (and their families) have not contributed to the Fund, they are required to pay tuition at a higher rate.
2.
How may I establish residency for tuition purposes?
In
general, you must:
·
be
financially independent,
·
be 19
years of age,
·
live
in New Mexico for 12 consecutive months prior to the beginning of the
semester in which you petition, · meet the overt acts required to support an intent to become a New Mexico resident.
3.
When and how is my resident status determined?
The Admissions Office determines your residency when you are admitted or readmitted based on information you supplied on your application for admission. This residency status remains in effect until you either: 1) satisfy the requirements for residency and petition for resident classification for tuition purposes, or 2) lose residency by your absence for New Mexico or by exercising rights as a citizen of another state.
4.
Does my residency automatically change after I have been here for one
year?
No. It is your responsibility to file the petition for residency after you meet all requirements.
5.
I’m under 18.
How is my residency determined?
You are considered a minor under New Mexico law, if you are under 18. As a minor, your residency is presumed to be the same as your parents or legal guardian. If your parents or guardian are residents of another state, you are a non-resident for tuition purposes.
As
a minor with a non-custodial parent (one you don’t normally live with) who
is a resident of New Mexico, your classification is resident.
Until
you are 18 your residency is presumed to be the same as that of your parents
or legal guardians. When you
turn 18, you may then begin to establish 12-month physical presence.
Upon turning 19, you may then petition for residency if you meet all
the requirements set forth by the
New
Mexico Higher Education Department.
8.
How do I establish New Mexico residency for tuition purposes?
In
general, you must meet the following basic requirements before the first day of classes:
Consecutive physical presence may be proven by rental
agreement(s) covering a 12 month period, unofficial transcripts from New
Mexico colleges or universities where you have been enrolled for a 12 month
period, or evidence of employment in New Mexico for a 12 month period.
If you are petitioning for residency in a Spring
semester, your parents or guardian must complete the Dependency
Affidavit stating their intention to
claim/not claim you when filing taxes for the prior tax year. The Affidavit must be submitted with your residency petition
and supporting documentation. A
copy of your parents’ or guardian’s 1040 tax form must then be submitted
in mid-April to complete your petition.
By signing your residency petition, you are
relinquishing residency in any other state.
Documentation of two of the following overt acts must be submitted with your petition for residency:
1) If
financially dependent, a copy of your parents or guardians’ previous year
income tax form showing you as a dependent, and your parents’ address as
New Mexico;
2) A New
Mexico high school transcript issued in the past year confirming attendance
at a New Mexico public or private high school within the past 12 months;
3) A
transcript from an on-line high school showing a New Mexico address
confirming your attendance within the past 12 months;
4) A New
Mexico driver’s license or ID card with an original date of issue, or a
renewal date issued prior to the first day of the term or semester;
5) Proof
of payment of New Mexico state income tax for the previous year;
6) Evidence
of employment within the state of New Mexico;
7) New
Mexico vehicle registration;
8) Voter
registration in New Mexico;
9) Proof of residential property ownership in New
Mexico;
10) A rental agreement within New Mexico;
11) Utility bills showing the applicant name and a
New Mexico address;
12) Other evidence which would reasonably support a
claim to establish and maintain New Mexico residency.
9.
Are there exceptions to the residency regulations?
Yes.
Provisions have been made for some special groups of people.
Non-resident members of the armed forces of the
United States while stationed on active duty within New Mexico, their spouses
and dependent children are exempt
from non-resident tuition. The
Active Duty Military Waiver form must be submitted to the Office
of the Registrar no later than the second Friday of the semester.
A spouse or child of an active member of the armed
forces who is assigned to duty elsewhere immediately following assignment to
duty in New Mexico is deemed an
in-state resident for tuition purposes of determining tuition and fees as
long as the spouse or child resides continuously in New Mexico.
A spouse or child of an active member of the armed
forces who dies or is killed is
deemed an in-state resident for purposes of determining tuition and fees, if
the spouse or child becomes a resident of New Mexico within 60 days of the
date of death. A certification
form must be submitted when the student initially enrolls.
The waiver remains in effect for as long as the student enrolls
continuously at the same institution.
An active member of the National Guard and member’s spouse and dependent children shall be deemed in-state residents for purposes of determining tuition and fees. The Active Duty Military Waiver form must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar no later than the second Friday of the semester.
Persons,
their
spouses
and
dependents
who
move to New Mexico and obtain permanent, full-time employment are not
required to complete the 12-month durational requirement.
However, all other requirements must be satisfied.
Documentation from the employer is required.
An individual married to a legal resident of New
Mexico is not required to complete the 12-month durational requirement, but
all other requirements must be met. Documentation
of the spouse’s New Mexico residency and of the couple’s marriage is
required.
Persons, their spouses and dependents who move to New
Mexico for retirement purposes, and who provide appropriate evidence of
retirement, are not required to complete the 12-month durational requirement.
However, all other requirements must be satisfied.
A member of an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo that is
located wholly or partially in New Mexico, regardless of the residence of the
member prior to acceptance, is charged at resident rates.
Evidence of membership must be presented no later than the second
Friday of the semester to receive this waiver.
Some Colorado students may apply for the New Mexico-Colorado Reciprocal Program.
10.
Are there programs that have residency eligibility restrictions?
Yes.
If you are a participant in any of the following programs, you may not
begin to establish residency (i.e., 12-month physical presence requirement)
until after you discontinue the
program.
11.
I’m
not a U.S. citizen, but have permanent status from INS.
May I qualify
Yes.
If you have permanent resident status from INS, or you are a
non-citizen who serves on active duty in the U.S. armed forces, you may
establish residency for tuition purposes by meeting all residency
requirements. You may not
establish residency if you are not a U.S. citizen and attend UNM on a visa.
Yes. State regulations require that you complete all requirements for residency before the first day of classes.
13.
What is the deadline for residency petitions?
You must submit your residency petition no later than the second Friday of the term. If your petition is submitted after the deadline, it cannot be considered. Petitions for the Fall semester may be submitted beginning the first week of July, and for the Spring semester beginning the first week of December.
14.
I’ve submitted my petition and am waiting for it to be reviewed.
May I pay resident tuition?
No. However, you may establish a payment plan through LoboWeb while you are waiting. The required amount of your first payment would be roughly the equivalent of resident tuition. If your petition is approved, your tuition is reassessed at in-state rates.
No. It is your responsibility to petition for residency when you believe you meet the requirements. According to state regulations, students who fail to petition waive the right to recover the difference.
16.
How long does it take to process my petition?
Petitions are typically reviewed in five to seven working days. You will receive a letter advising you of the decision. You may also contact the Office of the Registrar to find out if your residency status has changed, or check your status on LoboWeb.
17.
My petition was denied?
Do I have any recourse?
If
your petition was denied, you may amend it with additional information in
support of your claim. An
amended petition is reviewed by the same standards as the original.
Amended petitions are subject to the same deadline as originals.
If your amended petition is denied, you may appeal the decision to The University of New Mexico Board of Appeals for Residency. The Board of Appeals consists of the residency appeals committee as the primary adjudicator, and executive review available as a final consideration. The Board is the last recourse at the University.
Yes.
You may petition again in the next petition period when you will have
met all outstanding requirements.
19.
Can I lose my residency status?
Yes. If you establish residency in another state, you lose your New Mexico residency. You can also lose your residency if are absent from the state for 12 months. Residency may be revoked if UNM finds that residency was granted to you on the basis of false or misleading information.
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