Eligibility for in-state tuition charges. Dependent student means one who is listed as a dependent on the federal or state income tax return of his or her parents or legal guardian or who receives substantial financial support from his or her spouse, parents or legal guardian. Domicile means the present, fixed home of an individual to which he or she returns following temporary absences and at which he or she intends to stay indefinitely. No individual may have more than one domicile at a time. Domicile, once established, shall not be affected by mere transient or temporary physical presence in another jurisdiction.
Domiciliary intent means present intent to remain indefinitely.
Emancipated minor means a student under the age of 18 on the date of the alleged entitlement whose parents or guardians have surrendered the right to his or her care, custody and earnings and who no longer claim him or her as a dependent for tax purposes. Full-time employment means employment resulting in, at least, an annual earned income reported for tax purposes equivalent to 50 work weeks of 40 hours at minimum wage. Independent student means one whose parents have surrendered the right to his or her care, custody and earnings, do not claim him or her as a dependent on federal and state income tax returns, and have ceased to provide him or her financial support for at least 12 months prior to the date of the alleged entitlement. Unemancipated minor means a student under the age of 18 on the date of the alleged entitlement who is under the legal control of and is financially supported by either of his or her parents, legal guardian or other person having legal custody. Virginia employer means any employing unit organized under the laws of Virginia or having income from Virginia sources regardless of its organizational structure, or any public or nonprofit organization authorized to operate in Virginia.