A student claiming emancipation must present evidence of both emancipation and a New York State domicile in order to be designated a New York State resident for tuition purposes. Proof of emancipation must include documentation demonstrating the student s financial independence. Emancipation does not occur automatically when a student reaches 18 years of age. Students under the age of 22 must provide evidence of one year of independent living in order to be considered emancipated. Student s place of residence during the summer or other academic term recess.
Emancipated students are totally responsible for paying all of their educational costs.
The amount of income claimed by the student must be in excess of educational expenses, including those expenses associated with living in non-University housing. The term income includes any financial aid awarded directly to the student with the exception of parental loans. Immigrant Aliens Immigrant aliens may lawfully reside in the United States on a permanent basis. A student may also provide a valid application for permanent residency status and upon verification that the application is pending, the student may apply for residency status. Refugees and asylees may also reside permanently in the United States.