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Home/Undergraduate Catalog/Appendices/Appendix C: VIII-2.70 Policy on Student Classification for Admission and Tuition Purposes
(Approved by the Board of Regents August 28, 1990; Amended July 10, 1998; Amended November 27, 2000; Amended April 11, 2003; Amended June 23, 2006, Amended February 15, 2008, Amended October 24, 2014; Amended April 10, 2015) I. Policy
To extend the benefits of its system of higher education while encouraging the economical use of the State's resources,1 it is the policy of the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland (USM) to recognize the tuition categories of in-­state and out-­of-­state students for the purpose of admission and assessing tuition at USM institutions. B. Burden of Proof The person seeking in-­‐state status shall have the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence
that he or she satisfies the requirements and standards set forth in this Policy. Assignment of in-­state or out-­of-­state status will be made by the applicable USM institution upon a review of the totality of facts known or presented to it. C. In-­‐state Status To qualify for in-­state tuition, a student must demonstrate that, for at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately prior to and including the last date available to register for courses in the semester/term for which the student seeks in-­state tuition status, the student had the continuous intent to: Make Maryland his or her permanent home; and Abandon his or her former home state; and Reside in Maryland indefinitely; and Reside in Maryland primarily for a purpose other than that of attending an educational institution in Maryland. Satisfying all of the requirements in Section II (and Section III, when applicable) of this policy demonstrates continuous intent and qualifies a student for in-­state tuition. Students not entitled to in-­state status under this policy shall be assigned out-­of-­state status for admission and tuition purposes. D. Presumption
Either of the following circumstances raises a presumption that the student is residing in the State of Maryland primarily for the purpose of attending an educational institution and therefore, does not qualify for in-­state status under this policy:
This presumption may be rebutted. The student bears the burden of rebutting the presumption. See
"III. Rebuttal Evidence" below.
Before a request for classification to in-­state status will be considered, a student must comply with all of the following requirements for a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately prior to and including the last date available to register for courses in the semester/term for which the student seeks in-­state tuition status. The student must demonstrate he or she:
To determine a student's intent, the University will evaluate evidence of a student's objectively verifiable conduct. Evidence that does not document a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately prior to and including the last date available to register for courses in the semester/term for which the student seeks in-­state tuition status is generally considered an unfavorable factor under this policy. Evidence of intent must be clear and convincing and will be evaluated not only by the amount presented but also based upon the reliability, authenticity, credibility and relevance of the evidence.
B. Substantial participation as a member of a professional, social, community, civic, political, athletic or religious organization in Maryland, including professionally related school activities that demonstrate a commitment to the student's community or to the State of Maryland.
C. Registration as a Maryland resident with the Selective Service, if male.
IV. NON-­RESIDENTS WHO MAY TEMPORARILY QUALIFY FOR IN-­STATE STATUS
In addition, persons with the following status shall be accorded the benefits of in-­state status for the period in which they hold such status:
A. A full-­time or part-­time (at least 50 percent time) regular employee of USM or a USM institution.
B. The spouse or Financially Dependent child of a full-­time or part-­time (at least 50 percent time) regular employee of USM or a USM institution.
C. An active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in Maryland, resides in Maryland, or is domiciled in Maryland, or the spouse or a Financially Dependent child of such an active duty member. Spouses and children who qualify for exemptions under this provision will retain in-­state status for tuition purposes as long as they are continuously enrolled, regardless of whether the active duty member’s station assignment, residence, or domicile remains in Maryland.2
D. A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States who provides documentation that he or she was honorably discharged and currently resides or is domiciled in Maryland.3
E. A veteran who lives in Maryland and was discharged” from a period of at least 90 days of service in the active military, navy, or air service less than three years before the date of the veteran’s enrollment and is pursuing a course of education with educational assistance under 38 U.S.C. §3001 or 38 U.S.C. §3301.4
F. The spouse or child of a veteran, provided that:
the veteran was discharged or released from a period of at least 90 days of service in the active military, navy, or air service less than three years before the date of the spouse or child’s enrollment (or in the case of a spouse or child seeking benefits under the Post-­9/11 G.I. Bill, the veteran died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001 but less than three years before the date of enrollment);
the spouse or child is entitled to assistance under Post-­9/11 G.I. Bill, , 38 U.S.C. §3319 and, 38 U.S.C. §3311(B)(9);
the spouse or child is pursuing a course of education with educational assistance under 38 U.S.C. §3001 or 38 U.S.C. §3301.5
H. For UMUC, a full-­time active member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty, or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty.
A. An initial determination of in-­‐state status will be made at the time of admission. The determination made at that time, and any determination made thereafter, shall prevail for each semester/term until the determination is successfully challenged in a timely manner.
B. A change in status must be requested by submitting a USM institution's "Petition for Change in Classification for Tuition". A student applying for a change to in-­state status must furnish all evidence that the student wishes the USM institution to consider at the time the petition is due. The due date is based on the deadline set forth by the USM institution at which the student seeks to enroll. If the applicable USM institution has no such deadline, the due date is the last published date to register for the forthcoming semester/term for which the change in classification is sought.
C. The student shall notify the USM institution in writing within fifteen (15) days of any change in circumstances which may alter in-­state status.
D. In the event incomplete, false, or misleading information is presented, the USM institution may, at its discretion, revoke in-­state status and take disciplinary action provided for by the institution's policy. Such action may include suspension or expulsion. If in-­state status is gained due to false or misleading information, the institution reserves the right to retroactively assess all out-­of-­state charges for each semester/term affected.
Undergraduate Student -­ An undergraduate student who is enrolled at a USM institution for consecutive fall and spring semesters, until completion of the student's current degree program or unless on an approved leave of absence or participating in an approved program off-campus.
Graduate and Professional -­ Continuous enrollment for a graduate or professional student is defined by the institution in accordance with program requirement.
1 Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article, §12-­101.2Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article § 15-­106.4.3Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article § 15-­106.4.438 U.S.C.A. § 3679(c).538 U.S.C.A. § 3679(c).