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Residency for Tuition Purposes
Pursuant to N.J.A.C.9A:5-1.1-1.2, persons who have been a resident within the state of New Jersey for a period of 12 months prior to enrollment in a public institution of higher education are presumed to be domiciled in this State for tuition purposes. Persons who have been a resident within this State for less that 12 months prior to enrollment are presumed to be nondomiciliaries for tuition purposes. Persons whose residency status is challenged by TCNJ may demonstrate residency status according to the rules set forth by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education. These guidelines and The Residency Analysis Form are available in the Office of Records and Registration, Green Hall 112.
Residence established solely for the purpose of attending TCNJ is not domicile for the purpose of achieving in-state residency.
United States military personnel and their dependents who are living in New Jersey and are attending public institutions of higher education in New Jersey, shall be regarded as residents of the State for the purpose of determining tuition.
The residency status of non United States citizens must be reviewed on a case by case basis. The federal immigration laws divide aliens into two categories: immigrants (those lawfully admitted for permanent residence) and non-immigrant aliens. The residency for tuition purposes requirements for immigrant aliens are the same as those for U.S citizens. There are numerous visa categories for non-immigrant aliens that are further broken into separate visa classes. Most non-immigrant aliens are not eligible for in-state tuition. However, a small group principally holding A, E, G and I visas may be eligible pending further review. TCNJ students/applicants residing in New Jersey holding these visa types should make an appointment in Records and Registration and complete the residency application form to discern their eligibility.
Students/applicants initially classified as non-residents by TCNJ may demonstrate their in-state status via the completion of the Residency Analysis Form and the provision of supporting documentation.
