Q1: I am a Michigan resident – why is my residency coded as out-of-state?
All admissions applications for the university are screened by the admitting offices for any of the out-of-state activity listed under part I, section B.1. of the university’s Guidelines for Qualifying for In-State Tuition. If your application shows any of this activity, then you will need to submit an Application for In-State Tuition and be approved before your status can be adjusted to in-state residency.
Q2: How long will it take for the application to be reviewed?
Depending upon the volume of applications currently in the queue, it takes about eight to 10 weeks for an initial review of the application. The Residency Classification Office reviews the applications in the date order submitted. Once our team has started the review, we’ll contact you at the email address you listed on the application if additional information is needed and once the decision has been finalized.
Q3: Do I need to be admitted to U-M before I submit an Application for In-State Tuition?
No, you don’t need to wait for an admissions decision. We encourage all applicants to apply well before their intended term of enrollment. We can accept applications up to one year in advance of your enrollment term.
Q4: How do I submit an Application for In-State Tuition?
Please see guidelines, part VII for instructions. You will need your eight digit U-M ID number and either a uniqname or Friend Account in order to apply.
Q5: What documents do I need to submit with the application?
If an applicant applies under part I, Establishing Eligibility Through Michigan Residence, you will need to provide all of the following document types in PDF/TIFF format from the person/persons on whom you are basing your eligibility: driver’s licenses, income tax returns, W-2s, pay stubs, and employment letters; see part I, section B.3. of the guidelines. Other documents may also be required once the initial review has been completed. You may redact social security numbers and driver’s license numbers from your documents. See files for PDF samples of required documents.
Q6: What is the deadline for filing an Application for In-State Tuition?
The deadlines are the same each year and depend on the term: fall term, Sept. 30; winter term, Jan. 31; spring, spring/summer and summer terms, July 31.
Q7: I have already applied for in-state tuition; how can I check the status or add documents to my application?
It depends on which campus you are attending/plan to attend. For Ann Arbor campus applicants, go to the New and Prospective Student Business tile under your Wolverine Access account, then click on Residency Status, and then View Application Status. For UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint applicants, visit the New and Prospective Student Business tile in Wolverine Access; use the NavBar or compass to access the menu, then Self Service>Residency>In-State Application Status.
Q8: Do I need to live in Michigan for a specific length of time before being considered a resident?
There is no durational requirement to establish eligibility for in-state tuition. Under part I, an applicant needs to show that they/their family has established a primary domicile in Michigan and severed their out-of-state ties; see guidelines part I, section B.2.a.
Q9: Are veterans or active duty service members eligible for in-state tuition?
Yes, but they will need to submit the Application for In-State Tuition. Please see guidelines, part III, Establishing Eligibility Through Service.
Q10: I am a DACA student; am I eligible for in-state tuition?
An applicant may qualify for in-state tuition, regardless of immigration status, under part II of the guidelines, Establishing Eligibility by Attending Michigan Schools, by demonstrating that all of the required criteria are met.
Q11: If my application for in-state tuition is denied, can I appeal that decision?
Yes, if your application is denied, you have 30 days to file an appeal of the decision. Your appeal should briefly state why you believe your situation merits further consideration and how the guidelines support your claim. For further instructions, see part V of the guidelines.
Q 12: How can I contact your office if I have questions?
You can call us during regular business hours, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at 734-764-1400, or send us an email at [email protected].
