Residency
October 16, 2015
Reciprocity Exchange Program Questions
The UW Residence Classification Office is NOT associated in any way with these programs. The University of Washington does not have reciprocity agreements with neighboring states for Undergraduate, Graduate, Dental, Pharmacy, or Law students. Medical Students The reciprocity program is available to Medical students via the Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho (WWAMI) medical education program….
Tuition Reduction for Non-Resident Refugees and Asylees
Students are eligible to pay reduced tuition and fees if they are classified as a refugee/asylee by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Spouses and dependent children are also eligible for this reduction. The reduction does not grant bona fide Washington residency; however, it reduces the amount of the non-resident portion of tuition. The waiver is…
Military Personnel and Dependents
As of September 17, 2021, the review and processing of residency forms specific to the uniformed services for Seattle campus students has transitioned to the Veterans Educational Benefits Office. Please review their website for information about resident tuition for: Active Duty Military Stationed in Washington Dependents of Current and Former Service Members Veterans Washington National…
Eligible Non-Citizens
The following non-US citizenship statuses are eligible to establish and apply for residency for tuition purposes through the Residence Questionnaire. Permanent U.S. Residents Upon final approval for Permanent Resident immigrant status, students are eligible to apply for Washington State residency if they meet the following criteria: Application for adjustment to Permanent Resident immigrant status (I-485)…
Graduate and Professional Students
Graduate and Professional Student Waiver At the direction of the UW Regents, the waiver program was discontinued effective July 1, 2012. Graduate and Professional students who were admitted to the University and began enrollment Autumn 2012 and after cannot obtain in-state tuition through this waiver program. Graduate and Professional students admitted and enrolled prior to…
Questionnaire: Financially Independent Students
Students whose parents or court-appointed legal guardians do not reside in Washington can only obtain residency for tuition purposes by fulfilling the requirements as a financially independent student. Students must complete and sign the Residence Questionnaire form (both pages) and provide all documentation as requested on the Residence Questionnaire and the Financially Independent Student Documentation Checklist….
Questionnaire: Financially Dependent Students
Students who are financially dependent upon parents, legal guardians, or others (excepting spouses) must provide documentation to prove their parents/court-appointed legal guardians have established a bona fide domicile in the state of Washington. Documentation of financial dependence is also required. To be considered, students and parents/legal guardians must have a qualifying citizenship/immigration status to apply….
Residency Requirements (Non-affidavit)
Note: this information is for students who do not meet the requirements to apply using the Residency Affidavit. Students who meet the requirements of the affidavit should submit that form. Establishing Bona Fide Domicile The advice from the Office of the Attorney General, Education Division concerning presumption is that before domicile is established, an individual…
Residency for Tuition Purposes
Residency Office Updates On June 9, 2022 S.B. 5874 modified the residency requirements for students using the Affidavit of Residency. Students applying for residency may complete the new form and meet the updated requirements in order to be eligible for residency for tuition purposes under the Affidavit of Residency. What is Washington Residency for Tuition…
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