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Residency Policy

Recent arrivals to Nebraska may be classified as residents of the state for most purposes but still be classified as a nonresident under state law for tuition purposes. Therefore, when first entering or returning to UNL, all students having lived in Nebraska for fewer than two years will be considered nonresidents until a completed application for residency is submitted to and evaluated by the UNL Office of Admissions, 313 N. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588-0256. Applications will be accepted 60 days prior to the first day of classes of the term for which residency is sought. The deadline to apply for residency (including the submission of all support documentation) is the end of the third week of classes. Call the Office of Admissions at (402) 472-2023 for more information and application forms.

Who will qualify for residency?
Persons of legal age (19 or older) or emancipated minors who have established a home in Nebraska for at least 12 months, and can verify by documentation that she or he intends to make Nebraska her or his permanent residence. An individual who moves to Nebraska primarily to enroll in a post-secondary institution in Nebraska will be considered a nonresident for tuition purposes for the duration of his or her attendance.