Living in county and paying the out of county tuition fee can be a financial burden to some students — a problem that many students go through and many aren’t even aware exists.
Sinclair offers students the opportunity to switch their residency status from out-of-county to in county, by completing the change of residency application within six-months to a year of moving.
“Every situation is unique because a student that has lived in Ohio for two years may not be eligible for tuition changes because a lot of it is based on the parents’ information,” said Jeremy Gardner, enrollment assistant coordinator.
Gardner said that students often think that if their address is changed that should qualify them for a change in tuition, but every student has to go through the change of residency process.
“Because Sinclair offers three different residency rates for students, the Ohio Board of Regents has set up a residency process where students can meet with a residency officer to discuss the rates that they fall under,” Gardner said.
The change of residency process occurs once every quarter with specific deadlines for the residency sessions. These sessions are held Monday through Friday at various times to accommodate students.
After the residency change application is turned in, students are required to meet with a residency tuition officer. The residency officer then will give the students a check sheet listed with proper documentation needed for a change in residency.
“We never discuss over the phone what type of documents will be needed for the change of residency because every case is different,” Gardner said.
All documents can be returned either in person or by fax. The fax number is 512-3456.
Failure to bring in all documents requested and missing the deadline will result in the rejection of the application, Gardner said.
Spring residency change will begin Feb. 27. All applications can be picked up in Building 10 Room 321.
“I would recommend that students start the process early, and if you come in during the residency session time frame, we won’t turn you away,” Gardner said. “If you sign in at 11:28, then we will see you even if the residency session ends at 11:30.”
For more information call 512-3000 or visit www.Sinclair.edu/services/registration/Changeinformation/residency.