Residency in Connecticut

Applicants are asked to provide documentation which verifies their residency. Residents of Connecticut are eligible for a reduced tuition rate per this statute:

Per general statutes of CT Sec. 10a-29. (Formerly Sec. 10-329e). Determination of student status.

Per general statutes of CT Sec. 10a-30, it shall be presumed that the establishment of a new domicile in the state of Connecticut by an emancipated person has not occurred until they have resided in this state for a period of not less than one year. See general statutes 10a-27, 10a-28, 10a-29, 10a-30 for full text and related statutes.

Per Public Act 11-43, undocumented students shall be entitled to classification as an in-state student for tuition purposes, (A) if such person (i) resides in this state; (ii) attended any educational institution in this state and completed at least four years of high school level education in this state; (iii) graduated from a high school in this state, or the equivalent thereof, and is registered as an entering student, or is enrolled at a public institution of higher education in this state, and (B) if such person is without legal immigration status, such person files an affidavit with such institution of higher education stating that they have filed an application to legalize their immigration status, or will file such an application as soon as they are eligible to do so.

NEBHE

The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Tuition Break program offers students from other New England states a discounted tuition rate. NEBHE rates are applicable to all academic programs for residents of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The NEBHE tuition rate, which is fifty percent above the resident tuition rate, pursuant to section 10a-67 of the general statutes.

Military Status and Establishing Residency

In order to qualify for in-state tuition, students with military status must establish residency by uploading the following documentation during the Admissions Process:

 Active Duty Military and National Guard Members: Military Training Orders

 Veterans: DD214

 Dependents of Active Duty members, National Guard members, or Veterans: Military Eligibility Certificate

Prior to enrollment, students are assessed for residency during the admission application process. If there are residency changes after enrollment, students should visit their campus One Stop Enrollment Center.