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Under Washington State Law a resident student is defined as:

 

1. A financially independent student who has had a domicile in the State of Washington for the period of one year immediately prior to the time of commencement of the first day of the quarter for which he/she has registered and has in fact established a bona fide domicile in this state primarily for purposes other than educational or,

 

2. A financially dependent student, if one or both of his or her parents or legal guardians have maintained a bona fide domicile in the State of Washington for at least one year immediately prior to commencement of the quarter for which the student has registered.

 

3. A student who is the spouse or a dependent of a person who is an active military duty stationed in the state. Such a student is classified as a resident for tuition purposes only and is not eligible for other benefits provided to residents.

 

4. A student who is a member of one of 33 Native American tribes in Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington. Such a student is classified as a resident for tuition purposes only and is not eligible for other benefits provided to residents.

 

Further information regarding residency classification and statutory exemptions from the requirement to pay non-resident fees may be obtained from the Registrar's Office, Old Main 230.