How do I show my college that my mom is a Colorado resident?

Question

I need to show my college that my mom is a colorado resident so I can pay Colorado resident tuition which is only $77-$165 per credit hour but a non-resident pays $657-$800 per credit hour!

I am 17 but Colorado state law says that I cannot show full proof as a Colorado resident without a parent or guardian until I turn wait for it. . .

23!! Yes even if I turn 18 I still need my mother until I turn 23, by the time I turn 23 I would have already been working as Respiratory Therapist for 2 years.

I have so much proof that shows I have physically lived in Colorado for 4 years (that's how long I lived here) I have, transcripts from High School and College to a Colorado Driver's License to Auto Ownership to license plates to power utility receipts and rent manifests. So can my mom but the only reason she isn't considered as a Colorado resident is because she has a New Mexico license that doesn't expire until 2012.

But she doesn't drive anymore she has my grandmother or myself drive her so should I just say she doesn't have one? Or what should I do?

Answer 1

The normal suggestion would be income tax stmts from CO or utility bills.  But since you mention the driver's license issue..most states have a State ID card you get at the DMV/BMV since you said she doesn't drive, could she turn in her NM license and get a CO state id?

Another option that I would try since you apparently have lots of documentation (but the fact that you were in school doesn't necessarily help since you were/are a minor) ... I would request a hearing/ supervisor review meeting.

  

Answer 2

Does your mother have a job?  Submit her state tax returns showing she's paid Colorado state income tax.  She also may want to think about getting a Colorado drivers license as well since she lives there.

Added: You're 17, your mom's not.  Getting a license in a different state when you already have a valid one from any state does not require the same hoops as getting a permit and first license.

Answer 3

You make copies of any utilities, tax, SSI bills, bank account statements etc. she has as well as a copy of a photo ID with address.

Answer 4

Tax records should do it.  Show that she has paid taxes.

Answer 5

your mom can show property tax bill,  voter registraton card,   etc.

Answer 6

In the eyes of the law, residence is generally determined by physical presence, and intent to stay.