How do I establish residency?

There are various ways in which a student may establish Texas residency, for fulldetails visit  our Eligibility for Texas Residency page.

Independent:
Must not be claimed as a dependent by a parent or legal guardian on federal income taxes
Must have lived in Texas for the 12 consecutive months prior to the term of enrollment
Must have established domicile
Must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold a US visa that allows you to establish domicile (documentation may be require)

Dependent (your parent or legal guardian must):
Claim you as a dependent  on federal income taxes
Must have lived in Texas for the 12 consecutive months prior to the term of enrollment
Must have established domicile
Must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold a US visa that allows you to establish domicile (documentation may be require)

36 Month Eligibility: (must be able to answer yes to questions 1-3)

1. Students who graduated from an accredited Texas high school or completed a Texas GED
2.  Lived in Texas for 36 months leading up to graduation or completion of a TX GED
3. Will have lived in Texas the 12 months prior to the beginning of the term of enrollment
4. Are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (documentation is required) or completes the Affidavit.