What do colleges mean by "Out-of-State" tuition?

Question

I currently reside in California. Say I want to attend a public college in Indiana, does this mean I'll have to pay the out of state tuition and fees?

I don't understand because if attend that college, i'll very likely reside in Indiana, making me an Indiana resident. So do I have to pay the out of state fee?

You see my point?

Answer 1

In order to become a resident of a state you have to live there a certian amount of time.  Some states are different then others.  So yes even if you move to Indiana you will have to pay the Out of State Tuition since your not a real resident of Indiana.  I think for that state you have to live there a full year before you become a resident if your in school.  The schools website should give you an idea though.

Answer 2

Yes, l do see your point.

Should you obtain a permanent residence in the state where you attend college you will get in-state tuition.

The thing to check about is the length of time you must reside in the state to be eligible. This may vary fom state to state.

Answer 3

Yea, u will have to pay that. It means technically, that you have not resided in that state for at least a year prior to your application.  If you were to live off campus on your own for a year, then afterwards you could change your status, because you will have become a legal residence of that state. (i.e. changed driver's license, paid state taxes, etc, have in in state address)

Answer 4

yes u have to pay, u have to live there for 6 months before your a resident

Answer 5

You need to be a six month resident of the state, so therefore you'll have to wait until then. Basically your first semester will be costly and then the next one will you then be a resident of the state.

Answer 6

CAUTION!!!

If you move from one state to another or the purpose of attending school there is a chance you will never gain residency of the new state!  Your school will ask you to fill out a residency affidavit and it asks you a lot of questions about what you've been doing and where you've been doing it.  The link below is from Ball State University.  Review the information carefully. You don't want to mess up your chances of obtaining residency because you didn't know what you needed to know BEFORE you made your move. Good Luck!