I'm active duty Army and wanting to know how I can change my State of residency?

Question

I asked someone in my S1, and they didn't know.

Also, is it possible for my wife to be a resident of a different state than I am? Reason for that would be to get in-state tuition rates for her.

Answer 1

go to your welcome center, they should have the forms there, they should offer you them once you get on post, its an option open to all service members, and yes you and your wife can be residents of different states, no biggie

Answer 2

When you re-enlist, then you can change your home of record.  I did that and my grandparents allowed me to use their address (Michigan vice Delaware).  

To get in-state tuition rates, she has to be a resident of the state she wants the rates in.  That's the problem with Virginia.  So many military here and the spouses get charged an arm and a leg at the local universities.  Check with the state to see what "resident' requirements are.  A local driver's license?  Voter registration? Local address?

Good luck!

Answer 3

I'm not sure what S1 is (I think personnel/admin?)

In the AF, we fill out a form at Finance because we look at it as a pay issue (state taxes or not).  

For your wife, you might want to contact a school in the state she plans to attend.  Due to the war, alot of states are being generous in granting in-state rates to dependents.   I've heard that Virginia has relaxed their policy since I was stationed there.

Answer 4

Yes your wife can be a resident of a different state, but as far as you changing your state of residency you can go to the Pass and Id office on the base and they can give you info on both situations and how to accomplish them.

Answer 5

The S1 Didn't know?!?! LOL, they're the ones who are supposed to keep the forms!

All you have to do is get a residency form and sign it...like I said, they are supposed to have it. Go through your PLT SGT and have him find out for you. And yes, you and your wife can be residents of different states. I was a resident of NC when I was in and my hubby was/is IL.