A student’s permanent home of record determines residency for tuition purposes. Normally, this is the location (city, state) from which the student enrolls for college. The determining factor is the official address listed on federal tax returns.
Any request for a change of residency status must be received in writing in the Admissions Office prior to the first day of the term in which NH residency status for tuition purposes is requested. See section 740.1 in the Student Affairs section of the Community College System of New Hampshire policy manual for full details.
A student shall be classified as in-state or out-of-state for tuition purposes at the time of their first admission to the system. In the first instance the college Admissions Office will make the decision based upon information furnished on the student's application.
In all cases of application for in-state status for tuition purposes, the burden of proof shall be on the applicant. At the applicant's request, the Admissions staff member shall state the reason or reasons for their decision in writing.
Students who live within fifty miles of LRCC but live out-of-state may be eligible to pay the in-state tuition rate instead of New England Regional. Contact the Admission’s Office to learn more.
Any student who is aggrieved by the decision of the college Admissions Office classifying them as an out-of-state student for tuition purposes may appeal in writing to the President of the appropriate institution or their designee. The student shall have the right to present to the President or their designee such additional evidence as they may deem appropriate in processing their appeal and shall have the right to appear in person and be heard.