Residency

Proof of Texas Residency

In accordance with state law, if you plan to register as a Texas resident, you must prove that you are legally entitled to pay in-state tuition. Documentation proving state residency must be presented at the time of application or readmission. If you have had a break of a year or more in education, you must again show proof of Texas residency upon reapplying for admission.

If you have not proven your Texas residency at the time of preregistration and/or registration, you will be considered out-of-state and billed accordingly. You must correct residency problems within the first week of the term to receive any type of refund.

Acceptable Documentation

If you have been living in the State of Texas for 12 consecutive months prior to the start of the term, you may be eligible for in-state tuition. The following are examples of acceptable proof that may be used to establish Texas residency.

• Texas high school or college transcript showing enrollment one year prior,
• Employer’s statement confirming employment in Texas for the previous full year,
• Deed, mortgage papers, or property tax statements that name you as the Texas property owner (appropriately dated),
• Valid Texas driver’s license that is at least one year old at the time of enrollment, or
• Utility bills, cancelled checks, rent receipts or lease agreements showing your Texas address for the previous full year.

Non-Texas Resident

If you originally came to Texas from another state for the purpose of attending an educational institution, you are presumed to be nonresident unless you have legally established residency under the rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules: Chapter 21.

Please consult with the Registrar’s Office to verify that you have the appropriate documents.

Establishing Residency of Military/Military Dependents

In order to qualify for in-state and in-district tuition, if you are a military service member or military dependent, you must submit a letter from the commanding officer or from the individual assigned to handle such duty, verifying Texas as the state of duty station. This verification must be submitted once per year to Del Mar College on or before registration. Forms are available from the Registrar’s Office.