High School Graduation in Texas
To establish residency through high school graduation in Texas, students must meet the following criteria:
- Graduate from high school in Texas or receive a GED in Texas; and
- Physically reside in Texas for the 36 consecutive months immediately prior to high school graduation; and
- Physically reside in Texas for the 12 consecutive months immediately prior to the census date of the semester in which the student enrolls in a Texas public college or university
If you are neither a U.S. Citizen nor have been issued a Permanent Resident card from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, you must also submit a copy of the Residency Affidavit stating that you will apply for permanent residency when you are eligible to do so. The affidavit must be completed, signed and notarized upon submission.
Note: F1 Visa Holders are not eligible to domicile in the U.S. per the U.S. Immigration Office, therefore a student holding an F1 Visa would not be eligible to apply for in-state residency.
Required Supporting Documentation:
High School Graduation Domicile
- Copy of an official high school transcript notating graduation date
Physical Presence in Texas (at least 2 bulleted items from the list below must be submitted)
- Texas driver’s license or Texas ID card that has not expired and shows an origination date at least 12 months prior to the census date of the semester in which a student enrolls
- Texas voter registration card issued at least 12 months prior to the census date of the semester in which a student enrolls
- Utility bills listing name and Texas address for the 12 consecutive months preceding the census date of the semester in which a student enrolls
- Texas bank statements listing name and Texas address for the 12 consecutive months preceding the census date of the semester in which a student enrolls
- Apartment lease or rental of residential property listing name and Texas address for the 12 consecutive months preceding the census date of the semester in which a student enrolls
Note for Non-U.S. Citizens: In addition to the supporting documentation items listed above, students must also submit a completed and notarized Residency Affidavit (if applicable), or a copy of their eligible visa and/or other government documentation to demonstrate they are under an immigration status that is eligible to domicile. Admission applicants should submit this form to Undergraduate Admissions and continuing students should submit this form to the Office of the University Registrar.