Residency Assessment

This assessment is intended ''exclusively'' for undergraduate students. Completion of this assessment does not guarantee approval for in-state residency classification. Residency determinations are made in strict accordance with State of Tennessee Regulations and University of Tennessee System Policy and require compliance with Eligibility Verification for Entitlements Act (link-repeat:"EVEA")[(goto-url:'https://onestop.utk.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/financial-aid/eligibility-verification-for-entitlements-act-evea/')] requirements. Completion of this assessment does not constitute the submission of an Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State. Students must submit the application for and all required documentation by the published deadline for the respective term. After the deadline, any decision will be effective the next term. ###Important Notes: * The Office of the Registrar reserves the right to request additional documentation as necessary. Submission of documents does not ensure approval. * Meeting EVEA requirements alone does not guarantee eligibility for in-state classification. For further guidance, (link-repeat:"review the Residency FAQ")[(goto-url:'https://registrar.utk.edu/student-residency-classification/residency-frequently-asked-questions/')] on the Registrar’s website before proceeding. Direct all questions regarding the assessment process to (link-repeat:"residency@utk.edu")[(goto-url:'mailto:residency@utk.edu')]. [[Begin Residency Assessment->Citizenship Status Check]] ---

Are you a United States citizen or permanent resident? [[Yes->Military Affiliation Check]] [[No->Contact ISSS]] ---

###Verify Lawful Presence Before Your In-State Classification Can Be Reviewed Before we can review your Undergraduate Application for In-State Classification, you must first verify your lawful presence under the'' Tennessee Eligibility Verification for Entitlements Act ((link-repeat:"EVEA")[(goto-url:'https://onestop.utk.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/financial-aid/proof-of-lawful-presence/')])''. You can verify lawful presence in one of two ways: 0. Complete the FAFSA (if eligible), or 0. Submit two forms of documentation that prove lawful presence. ###FAFSA Option – Who’s Eligible? You can use the FAFSA to verify lawful presence if you are: * A U.S. permanent resident (green card holder) * An individual with an I-94 showing one of the following statuses: ** Refugee ** Asylum Granted ** Cuban-Haitian Entrant ** Conditional Entrant (pre-1980) ** Human Trafficking Victim ** Certain Parolees ###Acceptable Documentation (if not using FAFSA) If you are not eligible to use the FAFSA, you may submit ''TWO'' of the following: * Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) * Valid foreign passport with a visa or I-551 stamp * Employment Authorization Document (I-766) * Arrival/Departure Record (I-94) * Refugee or Travel Documents (Forms I-327 or I-571) * Notice of Status Approval (Form I-797) * Student Status Certificate (I-20 or DS-2019) * Other documents approved by the Department of Homeland Security (via the SAVE program) ###How to Submit Your Documents Send your documentation to (link-repeat:"residency@utk.edu")[(goto-url:'mailto:residency@utk.edu')] using (link-repeat:"UTVault")[(goto-url:'https://utvault.tennessee.edu/')]. Be sure to include your student ID number or NetID when submitting. Your ''Application for In-State Classification will only be reviewed'' after your EVEA documentation has been received and your lawful presence has been verified. [[Return to Start->Start]] ---

Are you a full-time active-duty military member or dependent, a veteran or dependent, a reservist, a National Guard member, or an ROTC cadet seeking in-state tuition at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville? [[Yes->Military Category Check]] [[No->Age Check]] ---

Are you a full-time active-duty military member or a dependent of one? [[Yes->Stationed in TN Check]] [[No->Age Check]] ---

Are you currently stationed in Tennessee or at Ft. Campbell, KY? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #1 - Stationed TN or KY]] [[No->Home of Record Check]] ---

Is your Home of Record/Home of Legal Residence Tennessee? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #1 - Home of Record]] [[No->Reservist Check]] ---

Are you a full-time active-duty military member, Reservist, or National Guard member (including inactive) residing outside of Tennessee? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #2 - Full-time Military Reservist or NG Outside TN]] [[No->Veteran Check]] ---

Are you a Veteran residing outside of Tennessee? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #2 - Veteran Out-of-TN]] [[No->ROTC Check]] ---

Are you a ROTC cadet enrolled at UTK and residing outside of Tennessee? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #2 - ROTC]] [[No->Military Dependent Check]] ---

Are you a dependent of a full-time active duty/Veteran military member residing outside Tennessee and using VA benefits and enrolled at UTK? [[Yes->On-Campus Check]] [[No->Age Check]] ---

Are you married to a Tennessee resident? Spouse must have been domiciled (living/working) in Tennessee prior to marriage – living in Tennessee for reasons other than education. [[Yes->Eligible Under Rule #11 - Marriage Status]] [[No->FQ Property Check]] ---

Which of these is accurate for you? [[I am 24 years of age or older.->Non-Educational Move Check]] [[I am under the age of 24.->High School Graduation Check]] ---

Are you or will you turn 24 years old within the next calendar year? Or are you married? [[Yes->Non-Educational Move Check]] [[No->Employment and Domicile Check]] ---

Did you move to Tennessee prior to applying to the University for reasons other than educational purposes? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #9 - moved to TN prior to applying]] [[No->Ineligible but Possible Work Rule Waiver]] ---

Are you married to a Tennessee resident or an in-state student/person who moved to Tennessee for non-educational reasons? [[Yes->Spouse Residency Duration Check]]   ---

Has your spouse lived in Tennessee for two or more years? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #9 - spouse residency two or more years]] [[No->Eligible under Rule #9 - spouse with Documentation]] ---

Have you or will you graduate from a Tennessee high school? [[Yes->Parent Domicile Check]] [[No->Overseas High School Check]] ---

Are both your parents/legal guardians currently domiciled (living/working) in Tennessee? -OR- Are your parents/legal guardians legally separated or divorced, with one parent/legal guardian currently domiciled (living/working) in Tennessee? [[Yes->Out-of-State Higher Ed Check]] [[No->TN Residency Without Parent Check]] ---

Have you or are you attending an out-of-state college or university? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #3 - Out-of-state HS]] [[No->Eligible under Rule #3 - Out-of-state HS]] ---

Have you or will you live in Tennessee for one year immediately prior to the 1st day of classes at UTK? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #4 - TN Residency without parents]] [[No->Parent Move to TN Check]] ---

Have you or will you graduate from an overseas high school? [[Yes->Parent Domicile Before Move Check]] [[No->Out-of-State Private/Public High School Check]] ---

Were your parents/legal guardians domiciled (living/working) in Tennessee immediately prior to moving outside the country or did they change domicile to Tennessee while living outside the country? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #6 - Parent Domicile before move]] [[No->Parent Move to TN Check]] ---

Will you graduate from an out-of-state public or private high school, out-of-state boarding school, out-of-state online school, or home school affiliated outside of Tennessee? [[Yes->Parent Domicile Throughout Check]] [[No->Parent Move to TN Check]] ---

Have your parents/legal guardians been domiciled (living/working) in Tennessee the entire time you have been attending the school? //If your parents/legal guardians recently moved to Tennessee, please select 'No.'// [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #5 - Parent domicile throughout]] [[No->Parent Move to TN Check]] ---

Will both parents/legal guardians be domiciled (living/working) in or be moving to Tennessee prior to the 1st day of class at UTK? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #7 - parent move to TN]] [[No->Divorced or Separated Parent Check]] ---

Will one parent/legal guardian be domiciled (living/working) in Tennessee for at least one year prior to the 1st day of class? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #8 - one parent domiciled at least a year]] [[No->Parent Changing Domicile Check]] ---

Will one parent/legal guardian move to Tennessee prior to the 1st day of class? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #8 - parent change domicile divorced]] [[No->Employment-Based Residency Check]] ---

Are parents/legal guardians divorced, legally separated or never married? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #8 - parent change domicile divorced]] [[No->Employment-Based Residency Check]] ---

Will you be moving to Tennessee, obtaining full-time employment of at least 35 hours per week or more with an employer located in Tennessee, and not attending any higher educational facility in Tennessee for one full year prior to the start of classes? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #10 - independent student]] [[No->Final Questions]] ---

Based on your responses, you are likely ineligible for in-state tuition classification. For further questions, contact residency@utk.edu. [[Return to Start->Start]] ---

Are your parents/legal guardians divorced, legally separated, or never married? [[Yes->One Parent Domiciled in TN Check]] [[No->Employment-Based Residency Check]] ---

You may be eligible under Rule #7. Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide: • Parent/legal guardian’s (and spouse if applicable) Tennessee driver’s license/state ID • Dependent section of parent or legal guardian’s most recent tax return • Divorce decree or legal separation agreement • If the move to Tennessee occurred within the last calendar year: - Employer verification (start date, location – if fully remote this must be clearly documented in the letter) - If self-employed: • A current Tennessee Business License or • Self-employment business income/documentation - If not employed: • Documentation showing parents/legal guardians are receiving retirement income or • A letter from a former employer indicating relinquishment of employment. [[Return to Start->Start]] ---

You are likely ineligible for consideration. Students admitted to the University as dependents maintain the same domicile for tuition purposes as their parents. In-state classification cannot be obtained solely through the passage of time, and becoming independent for tax purposes does not alter residency status. When a move to Tennessee coincides with enrollment at UTK or any other institution of higher learning and continuous enrollment is maintained, the presumption is that residency in Tennessee is for educational purposes. [[Continue with a few more questions->FQ Property Check]] [[Return to start->Start]]

Do your parents or legal guardians reside in Tennessee? [[Yes->TN High School Check]] [[No->Final Questions]]

Would you like to continue with a few more questions? [[Yes->UT Enrollment Check]] [[No->Thank You]]

Did you graduate from a Tennessee high school? [[Yes->TN High School Grad]] [[No->Out-of-State High School Check]]

You may be eligible under Rule #3. Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide: • Student’s Tennessee driver’s license/state ID • Dependent section of parents or legal guardians most recent tax return [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Did you attend an out of state high school (including on-line high schools or a home school affiliated with an address outside of Tennessee and were your parents/legal guardians domiciled in Tennessee the entire time you attended the high school. (If your parents/legal guardians recently moved to Tennessee please select ‘No’). [[Yes->Out-Of-State HS Eligible]] [[No->Out-Of-Country HS Check]]

You may be eligible under Rule #5. Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide: • Student’s Tennessee driver’s license/state ID • Parents or legal guardians Tennessee driver’s license/state ID • Dependent section of parents or legal guardians most recent tax return [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Are you attending a high school outside of the United States? [[Yes->Out-of-Country HS Eligible]] [[No->Out-of-Country HS and Parent Move Check]]

You may be eligible under Rule #6. Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide: • Student’s Tennessee driver’s license/state ID • Parents or legal guardians Tennessee driver’s license/state ID • Dependent section of parents or legal guardians most recent tax return [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Did you graduate from or attend an out-of-state high school or college and both of your parents or legal guardian(s) recently moved to Tennessee for reasons other than in-state classification? [[Yes->Out-of-Country HS and Parent Move Eligible]] [[No->Parent Divorce Check]]

You may be eligible under Rule #7. Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide: • Student’s Tennessee driver’s license/state ID • Parents or legal guardians Tennessee driver’s license/state ID • Dependent section of parents or legal guardians most recent tax return • Employer verification (start date, location – if fully remote this must be clearly documented in the letter) • If self-employed:  A current Tennessee Business License or  Self-employment business income/documentation • If not employed:  Documentation showing parents/legal guardians are receiving retirement income or  A letter from a former employer indicating relinquishment of employment [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Are your parents or legal guardian(s) divorced, legally separated, or never married and only one parent/guardian resides in Tennessee? [[Yes->Parent Divorce Eligible]] [[No->Final Likely Ineligible]]

You may be eligible under Rule #7. Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide: • Parent/legal guardian’s (and spouse if applicable) Tennessee driver’s license/state ID • Dependent section of parent or legal guardian’s most recent tax return • Divorce decree or legal separation agreement • If the move to Tennessee occurred within the last calendar year: • Employer verification (start date, location – if fully remote this must be clearly documented in the letter) • If self-employed:  A current Tennessee Business License or  Self-employment business income/documentation • If not employed:  Documentation showing parents/legal guardians are receiving retirement income or  A letter from a former employer indicating relinquishment of employment [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Do you own property in Tennessee but maintain your primary domicile (living/working) in another state? [[Yes->Property Out-of-state Domicile Ineligible]] [[No->TN Parents Business Check]]

''You are likely ineligible for consideration.'' Owning property in Tennessee while maintaining your primary domicile in another state does not qualify you for in-state classification for tuition purposes. [[Next Question->TN Parents Business Check]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Do you or your parents operate a business in Tennessee while maintaining a primary residence in another state? [[Yes->TN Parents Business Ineligible]] [[No->Past Domicile Check]]

If you or your parents operate a business in Tennessee while maintaining a primary residence in another state, ''you are not eligible'' for in-state classification for tuition purposes. In-state classification is based on ''domicile (primary, permanent residence)'', not business operations. [[Next Question->Past Domicile Check]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Did your parents/guardians live in Tennessee in the past? [[Yes->Past Domicile Ineligible]] [[No->TN Relatives Check]]

Past domicile in the state by a student or parents does not provide current in-state classification to a student, regardless of the length of time domicile was maintained in Tennessee. [[Next Question->TN Relatives Check]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Do you have other relatives or friends living in Tennessee? [[Yes->TN Relatives Ineligible]] [[No->TN Bordering Check]]

Relatives or friends living in Tennessee that are not parents will not provide criteria for changing out-of-state classification for tuition purposes. [[Next Question->TN Bordering Check]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Do you live in a state or county that borders Tennessee? [[Yes->TN Bordering Ineligible]] [[No->Thank You]]

While some Tennessee higher educational institutions do offer border waivers, UTK does not provide waivers in out-of-state tuition to students residing in bordering states. Any waiver in out-of-state tuition received at another Tennessee higher educational institution would only apply while the student attends that institution and would not transfer. [[Continue->Thank You]]

Thank you for completing the Residency Classification Assessment. You can (link-repeat: "return to the main website")[(goto-url: 'https://registrar.utk.edu/student-residency-classification/')] if you'd like. If your results do not suggest eligibility for in-state classification under any current rules, it is unlikely you qualify for in-state status. However, we encourage you to review the (link-repeat: "Frequently Asked Questions")[(goto-url: 'https://registrar.utk.edu/student-residency-classification/residency-frequently-asked-questions/')] on our website for more information. If you still have questions or need clarification regarding your specific situation, please feel free to contact us at (link-repeat: "residency@utk.edu")[(goto-url: 'mailto:residency@utk.edu')].

''You may be eligible under Rule #2.'' Please have the ROTC department provide confirmation of eligibility and participation. ''Disclaimer: ROTC students must maintain active enrollment and participation to continue to receive and maintain this benefit.'' [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

''You may be eligible under Rule #1.'' Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and prepare to submit current orders showing full-time active duty and Permanent Duty Station in TN or Ft. Campbell, KY. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

''You may be eligible under Rule #1.'' Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and prepare to submit enlistment/re-enlistment showing Home of Record as TN or LES showing tax state as TN + current orders. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

''You may be eligible under Rule #2.'' Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and submit proof of current enlistment in branch of service, Reserves, or National Guard. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

''You may be eligible under Rule #2.'' Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and submit DD-214. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Are you attending an on-campus program? [[Yes->Military Dependent On-Campus Eligible]] [[No->Military Dependent Not On-Campus]]

''You may be eligible under Rule #2.'' Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide a currently dated Certificate of Eligibility from VA. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

If you are a distance education student, provide lease/home purchase contract in TN or TN driver's license/state ID. If you cannot provide the necessary documentation, then please [[continue with your assessment->Age Check]].

''You may be eligible under rule #11.'' Please provide a copy of your valid Tennessee driver’s license/state ID card, a copy of spouse’s valid Tennessee driver’s license/state ID card, a copy of a marriage license, a copy of the address section of your spouse’s most recent tax return, documentation to show spouse is enrolled in a Tennessee Higher Educational Institution as an in-state student or if spouse has lived in Tennessee less than two years – employment information for spouse. Employment information can be a letter from an employer located in Tennessee indicating name, date and location, a letter from an out-of-state employer indicating employee can work primarily remotely, if self-employed a current Tennessee Business License or documentation to show self-employment income, if not employed documentation to show receipt of retirement income, a letter from a former employer indicating relinquishment of employment or copy of signature page of tax return indicating occupation. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

''You may be eligible under Rule #3.'' Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide: 0. Student's Tennessee driver’s license/state ID 0. Dependent section of parents' or legal guardians’ most recent tax return. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

''You may be eligible under rule #4.'' Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide a Tennessee driver’s license/state ID card dated one year prior to class start date, or letter from boarding school in Tennessee indicated student lived on campus for one year prior to class start date or a power of attorney/other legal documents from legal guardian, relative or friend domiciled in Tennessee of student physically living in Tennessee residence for one year prior to class start date. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

''You may be eligible under rule #6.'' Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide: * Student’s Tennessee driver’s license/state ID * Parents' or legal guardians' Tennessee driver’s license/state ID * Dependent section of parents' or legal guardians' most recent tax return [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

''You may be eligible under rule #5.'' Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide: * Student’s Tennessee driver’s license/state ID * Parents or legal guardians Tennessee driver’s license/state ID * Dependent section of parents or legal guardians most recent tax return [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

''You may be eligible under rule #7.'' Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide: 0. Student’s Tennessee driver’s license/state ID 0. Parents or legal guardians Tennessee driver’s license/state ID 0. Dependent section of parents or legal guardians most recent tax return 0. Employer verification (start date, location – if fully remote this must be clearly documented in the letter) 0. If self-employed: 0.0. A current Tennessee Business License or 0.0. Self-employment business income/documentation 0. If not employed: 0.0. Documentation showing parents/legal guardians are receiving retirement income or 0.0. A letter from a former employer indicating relinquishment of employment [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Are parents/legal guardians divorced, legally separated or never married? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #8 - parents divorced one domiciled]] [[No->Parent Changing Domicile Check]]

You may be eligible under rule #8 – Please provide a copy of parent/legal guardian who lives in Tennessee valid Tennessee driver’s license/state ID card, current spouse of parent/legal guardian who lives in Tennessee valid Tennessee driver’s license/state ID card, copy of address section of parent/legal guardian who lives in Tennessee most recent tax return, divorce decree, legal separation agreement, or other documentation to show never married. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

''You may be eligible under rule #8.'' Please provide a valid Tennessee driver’s license/state ID card for the parent/legal guardian living in Tennessee, the address section of their most recent tax return, divorce decree, legal separation agreement, or other documentation to show never married. If remarried, a valid Tennessee driver’s license/state ID card will also be required from the spouse. Employment information will also be required: 0. A letter from an employer located in Tennessee indicating name, date and location, a letter from an out-of-state employer indicating employee can work primarily remotely, 0. If self-employed a current Tennessee Business License or documentation to show self-employment income, 0. If not employed documentation to show receipt of retirement income or a letter from a former employer indicating relinquishment of employment. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

''You may be eligible under rule #10.'' Please provide a copy of your valid Tennessee driver’s license/state ID card, a copy of your most recent tax return, a copy of the dependent section of both parents’ most recent tax return showing they did not claim you, letters from an employer indicating start dates, names, locations and average hours worked each week, a copy of most recent paystubs for all employers. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

''You may be eligible under Rule #9.'' Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide a valid Tennessee driver’s license/state ID, your most recent tax return and any additional supporting documentation. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

You may be eligible under Rule #9 - Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide: • Student’s Tennessee driver’s license/state ID • Spouse’s Tennessee driver’s license/state ID • Address section of spouse’s most recent tax return • Marriage license • Letter from spouse’s employer with name, location, and dates of employment or Documentation proving spouse is an in-state student at a Tennessee institution or additional proof of spouse’s domicile in Tennessee [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Are you currently enrolled at the University of Tennessee? [[Yes->Continous Enrollment Check]] [[No->Marriage Status Check]]

Have you remained continuously enrolled at UTK since your initial admission? [[Yes->Likely Ineligible as UTK Enrolled]] [[No->Marriage Status Check]]

Were you classified as an out-of-state student at admission? [[Yes->Ineligible - enrolled out-of-state]] [[No->Need more info - enrolled out-of-state]]

You are likely ineligible for consideration. Students admitted to the University as dependents maintain the same domicile for tuition purposes as their parents. In-state classification cannot be obtained solely through the passage of time, and becoming independent for tax purposes does not alter residency status. When a move to Tennessee coincides with enrollment at the UTK or any other institution of higher learning and continuous enrollment is maintained, the presumption is that residency in Tennessee is for educational purposes. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Please contact residency@utk.edu and provide more information. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Was your break in enrollment longer than one calendar year? [[Yes->Break Enrollment Remained in TN Check]] [[No->Ineligible but may consider Work Rule]]

You are likely ineligible for consideration. However, you may want to consider the Work Rule tuition waiver. Please visit our website for more information. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Did you remain in the state (TN)? [[Yes->Remained in TN Other Institutions Check]] [[No->Full-time Employment Check]]

Did you attend any other institutions? [[Yes->Ineligible - attended other institutions]] [[No->Full-time Employment Check]]

You are likely ineligible for consideration. When a move to Tennessee coincides with enrollment at the UTK or any other institution of higher learning and continuous enrollment is maintained, the presumption is that residency in Tennessee is for educational purposes. [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

Did you have full-time employment (35 or more hours/week)? [[Yes->Eligible under Rule #10 - employment while enrollment break]] [[No->Ineligible - no employment while enrollment break]]

You may be eligible under Rule #10. Please complete the Undergraduate Residency Application for In-State and provide: • Student’s Tennessee driver’s license/state ID • Student’s most recent tax return • Dependent section of parent’s most recent tax return • Employer verification (start date, location) • Current paystubs [[Finish->Thank You]] [[Return to Start->Start]]

''You are likely ineligible for consideration at this time.'' When a move to Tennessee coincides with enrollment at the UTK or any other institution of higher learning and continuous enrollment is maintained, the presumption is that residency in Tennessee is for educational purposes. There is a path forward to receiving an out-of-state tuition waiver. ###The Work Rule Waiver Request (for Part-Time, Non-Resident Students) The form can be found on our website and should be completed by students who are applying for a waiver of out-of-state fees based on their full-time, permanent employment in Tennessee. To qualify under the Work Rule, you must meet the following: 0. Enrolled as a part-time undergraduate student (11 credit hours or fewer). 0. You are permanently and full-time employed in Tennessee, working an average of 35 hours or more per week. 0.0. You may combine multiple jobs to reach 35 hours per week. 0.0. Federal Work Study does not count toward this work requirement. [[Continue->Final Questions]] [[Start Over->Start]]

''You are likely ineligible for consideration.'' Students admitted to the University as dependents maintain the same domicile for tuition purposes as their parents. In-state classification cannot be obtained solely through the passage of time, and becoming independent for tax purposes does not alter residency status. When a move to Tennessee coincides with enrollment at the UTK or any other institution of higher learning and continuous enrollment is maintained, the presumption is that residency in Tennessee is for educational purposes. [[Return to Start->Start]] [[Finish->Thank You]]

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