Enrollment Services

Tuition Classification

The Residency Office is no longer accepting petitions or waivers for the Spring 2008 semester. 

Students admitted to the university may submit petitions and waivers for the Summer 2008 semester and beyond. 

Students who reside permanently in Georgia under specific circumstances may receive reduced tuition rates. In order to be awarded this tuition discount, you will need to prove your residency.

For more residency information, see Section 403.2 on the Policy Manual of  the Board of Regents website.

For walk-in appointment times and dates, please visit the Tuition Classification Contact webpage for details.

Residency Requirements

Who has the best claim to residency for tuition purposes? You, your parent, your spouse, or your court-appointed guardian should meet these criteria.

Petition for Resident Classification

A student classified as a nonresident who believes that he/she is entitled to be reclassified as a legal resident may submit a petition for a change in status.

Residency Waivers

Several types of residency waivers are available.

Frequently Asked Residency Questions

These are the most frequently asked questions concerning Georgia resident status.  Your answer may be here.

Information for H-1B Visa holders

Waiver information for International Students