In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, students age 24 or
under, unless in the military, married, or have children are presumed to be dependent
students and their residency is based on their parents’ primary domicile. Students
who are over the age of 24, in the military, married, or have children would be considered
independent students but must provide documentation showing that their move to Tennessee
was not primarily for educational purposes ( Statement of intent to remain in the
state after attending school does not provide documentable proof). It is difficult
to show that a move to Tennessee is incidental to attending the University if you
move to the state and immediately enroll in the University within a short period of
time.