A student will be classified as a Pennsylvania resident for tuition remission purposes if residency is established within the following guidelines:

A student who has resided in Pennsylvania for a purpose other than pursuing higher education for a continuous 12-month period immediately prior to registration at Temple or any other college or university within the state is presumed to be a resident of Pennsylvania.  A student who comes to Pennsylvania primarily or solely for the purpose of pursuing his/her education will not be considered a Pennsylvania resident for tuition.  Students under 22 are presumed to have the domicile of their parents or guardians.  A student who receives financial aid based on residence in a state other than Pennsylvania may not be considered a resident of Pennsylvania.  A student attempting to establish Pennsylvania residency must be a citizen of the United States or must hold a valid immigration visa.  A student who does not qualify for such presumption must present convincing evidence to establish Pennsylvania residency.   Such evidence may include some or all of the following: lease or purchase of a permanent Pennsylvania residence; payment of Pennsylvania taxes; transfer bank accounts, stock, automobile, and other registered property to Pennsylvania; acquisition of Pennsylvania driver's license; registration to vote in the State of Pennsylvania; acceptance of permanent full-time employment in Pennsylvania upon graduation; continuous presence in Pennsylvania during significant periods when not enrolled as a student; membership in Pennsylvania social, athletic, civic, political, and/or religious organizations; an affidavit of intention to reside indefinitely in Pennsylvania.

A copy of the complete statement of guidelines and appeal procedure for Pennsylvania residency may be obtained from the Office of Academic Records on the second floor of Carnell Hall.

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