Will I have to pay out of state tuition?

Question

Okay I am a senior in high school. I live with my dad in Alabama. I want to go to school on New York where my mom lives. I go to NY every summer and stay for the whole summer. If I go to college in New York, will I have to pay out of state fees?

Answer 1

Pretty clear that you live in Alabama the majority of the year.  Your dad's tax returns likely say that too.

Answer 2

Go with the first answer you got here, and not the second. But let's put it this way - you'll be far, far better off if you actually intend to live with your mom when you attend school.

Here's the actual New York State rule that applies in your situation:

"Individuals who are financially dependent and whose custodial parent(s) lives in a state other than New York are generally not eligible for the resident tuition rate. However, students of divorced or legally separated parents may acquire a New York State domicile if the custodial parent is a New York State resident or if the student resides with a non-custodial parent who is a New York State resident and the student intends to continue to reside with that parent throughout their attendance at a New York State college or university"

I hope that helped  - good luck!

Answer 3

Probably not because your mom is a permanent resident there and has paid taxes for years.