Tuition Classification

Per Georgia law, every University System of Georgia (USG) student must be assigned a tuition classification that determines their tuition rate. USG students are assigned one of the following tuition classifications: in-state, out-of-state, or out-of-country.

Lawful Presence Verification (LPV) is required of every student who receives an in-state tuition classification and/or receiving an out-of-state tuition waiver in accordance with BOR Policy 4.3.4.

You are a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen as defined by Federal Student Aid Title IV regulations.

AND

Meet the BOR Residency policy of being a Georgia resident. See Georgia Residency page for more details.

Homeless Situation:

U.S. citizen students who are under the age of 24 and from a homeless situation may qualify for in-state tuition pursuant to Georgia Code 20-3-66(4).

You are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen as defined by Federal Student Aid Title IV regulations who does not meet the BOR Residency policy.

OR

You graduated high school within the United States or a U.S. territory.

You are not a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen AND you did not graduate high school within the United States or a U.S. territory.

Tuition Classification Review

An initial tuition classification is determined by the answers provided on a student’s application and reviewed by the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Additional information may be required prior to a tuition classification decision.

Tuition classification information is listed within your Admission Portal prior to decision release. In some cases, an out-of-state tuition waiver application or petition for tuition classification may be required after a student receives an offer of admission. The Registrar’s Office reviews and makes final decisions on all waiver applications and petitions for tuition classification.

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