One common instance in which people need to prove residency is when they are applying to study at college. The requirements will vary so you have to start by asking the financial aid office how long you must reside in the state to be eligible for in-state tuition. Most state colleges require one year of residency, but others only require three to six months. Use the online list to find your college. You should be sure to have your residency situation clarified with your college well in advance of the start of the semester. This will mean you can avoid stress and problems with fees when you are beginning college. If you haven't proven your residency by the date of your enrolment you may have to pay non-resident tuition fees. The most important thing is to provide the official required documentation for your state or college, but there are other ways to demonstrate an intention to establish residence. For example, opening a local bank account, registering a vehicle in the state, or getting a local library card, are all ways of indicating your intention to remain. These are not substitutes to the official requirements, but you can use them to supplement and strengthen your claim. As well as considering your residency and ties to the state you are applying in, you should be aware that your relationship to another state can be taken into consideration. If you have demonstrably strong ties to another state this may harm your claim to residency in the state you are applying in. For example, if you own a house in another state, have a driver's license or are registered to vote in a different state, the assessor may question your intention to maintain or establish permanent residency. These are not conclusive factors, but should be taken into account.

Summary: Contact the college to which you want to apply. Clarify your residency before your enrolment date. Know what else affects your claim. Understand what may harm your claim.

You can charge crystals by placing them in a spot where they will receive direct sunlight or moonlight. The light will penetrate your crystal and fill it with positive energy. To use light to purify a crystal, place the crystal in a spot where it will be directly exposed to the light. For example, you may want to set your crystal on a table or banister outside, or on an open windowsill facing the moon or sun. Allow your crystal to be exposed to light for about 24 hours. You may need to leave your crystal in place for a couple of days or nights to make sure that it receives adequate light. You can also charge a crystal using other crystals. To do this, you will need to create a circle using several crystals and place the crystal that you want to be charged in the center of the circle. Leave the crystal in the center of the circle for about 24 hours. If you want your crystal to be charged with the energy of the earth, then you may want to place your crystal in your garden or even bury it in the soil. Surrounding your crystal with plants and dirt can help to charge your crystal with earth energy. If you decide to bury your crystal, place a marker so that you will remember where you buried it. This can be called lots of things. When people use "energy" to charge a crystal, what they mean might not always be exactly the same. Directing one's own energy into the object can refer to the act of imagining your aura/prana/chi/qi/spirit entering the crystal. Many people claim to be able to feel this occur. As it is an intuitive process, you may wish to rely on your own instincts or those of a mentor in order to determine if you are doing this properly. Prayers, visualizing your intentions, chanting and focused meditation on an idea all are ways in which to direct thoughts and intentions onto a crystal. Make sure that you take your time when directing your thoughts into your crystals. Often, the more time or work you put into directing these thoughts, the more powerful the charge is perceived to be. Try closing your eyes and imagining that the crystal is filling with light. Imagine the crystal becoming so bright and full of light that you cannot look at it. Pray for the crystal to become charged with the power to heal. You can pray to God, the earth, or whatever you believe is the guiding force in your life. Magical spells can be a good way to charge a crystal with energy for healing. There are a great many different kinds of magical practices, and many may be able to offer spells and rituals suited towards these purposes. Check out the occult section at your local library or bookseller to find specific spells. You can also create own spell. To create your own spell, think about what you want the crystal to be able to do. For example, if you want the crystal to have the power to heal, then write that down. Then, think about what you might say to represent your goal for the crystal. Many people like to put spells into the form of a rhyming poem, but you can do what feels natural for you. For example, if you wanted the crystal to have the power to heal, then you might write something like, "Clear and strong, full of light, may this crystal increase my might." Perform your spell. You can simply speak your spell out loud while holding the crystal, or perform your spell with a little more ceremony, such as by lighting a few candles and placing the crystal on a special surface, like an altar.

Summary: Expose your crystal to moonlight or sunlight. Direct other crystals at the crystal you want to use. Surround your crystal with plants or bury it in the soil. Use energy. Direct thoughts into it. Cast a spell.

Wash as usual and then dry your clothes. Check again and see if the stain has now gone. If you still aren't satisfied you can repeat the process but you probably will only see results with diminishing returns.

Summary: Toss the scrubbed clothing into the washing machine.

Allow grout to cure for 24 to 48 hours before stepping on it to ensure its stability and to make sure that it is completely dry.
Summary: Cure grout.