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Apply for Residency Reclassification

Only enrolled students can apply for residency reclassification. A student must be enrolled, and maintain enrollment, in the semester/session in which they are seeking reclassification. A good rule of thumb is that if you have not received your class schedule, then you are not yet eligible to apply.

A student can submit an application for reclassification for the first semester/session after they have met the requirements. The application must be submitted in the appropriate manner to the Office of the Registrar no later than 15 business days after the first day of classes for that semester/session.

Purdue West Lafayette, Indianapolis, and Polytechnic Statewide Students

All Residence Reclassification applications for Purdue West Lafayette and Polytechnic Statewide students must be submitted through the Slate portal using your Boiler Key login information. The portal opens August 1 at 12:01 a.m. Please note that for the summer session the portal opens on the first day of the summer term, this may differ from the beginning of your summer course.
Upon completion of the application, a list of required documentation will appear. The required documents will need to be uploaded electronically through the portal and can be formatted as a Word document, PDF, or scanned image file.
Your application is not complete until all required documents are uploaded. When your application is reviewed, if there are any additional documents needed, you will receive a notification via email for additional documentation added to your residency checklist in the portal.

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Purdue University Fort Wayne and Purdue University Northwest Students

Please visit your campus websites for more information and a link to your specific Residence Form.

Understanding Required Documentation

All required documentation must be submitted for an application to be considered complete. A checklist of documentation can be found in the reclassification portal. This checklist will indicate if a piece of documentation has been received, if there is a red x next to it the documentation still needs to be submitted, if a green check appears your documentation has been completed.

The documentation listed below is not exhaustive and more information may be requested by the Office of the Registrar. A student filling out the application agrees to submit all documentation by given deadlines, failure to do so may result in the denial of your application.

PURDUE WEST LAFAYETTE, POLYTECHNIC STATEWIDE AND INDIANAPOLIS STUDENTS
All Residence Reclassification applications must be submitted through the Slate portal using your Boiler Key login information. Paper documentation will not be accepted. Documentation sent via email will not be accepted.

PURDUE NORTHWEST AND FORT WAYNE STUDENTS
Please visit your campus websites for more information and a link to your specific Residence Form

Required by all applicants
Driver's license/State issued ID	Dependent Applicants State issued identification is required for parent(s)/legal guardian(s). If your parent(s)/legal guardian(s) is legally married you must submit documents for both parents. If one parent does not have a driver's license or state issued ID then some form of government ID demonstrating a legal address must be submitted.
Driver's license/State issued ID	Independent Applicants State issued identification is only required for the applicant. If legally married, you must submit this documentation for your spouse.
Most recently signed state and federal income tax returns. Documentation submitted must include filers name(s), address, occupation(s), and Form 8489 (if applicable).	Dependent Applicants This should be submitted for student’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s). If applying for Spring semester reclassification you will need to submit the prior year’s taxes. If applying for Summer or Fall reclassification you will submit the current year taxes.
	Independent Applicants This should be submitted for the student. If applying for Spring semester reclassification you will need to submit the prior year’s taxes. If applying for Summer or Fall reclassification you will submit the current year taxes.
Most recent W-2 If you/your parent(s) are self-employed you must submit either a 1099 or Schedule C and E, whichever is applicable to your situation.	Dependent Applicants This should be submitted for student’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s). If applying for Spring semester reclassification you will need to submit the prior year’s W2. If applying for Summer or Fall reclassification you will submit the current year W2. If one parent does not work a document stating that should be submitted.
	Independent Applicants This should be submitted for the student. If applying for Spring semester reclassification you will need to submit the prior year’s W2. If applying for Summer or Fall reclassification you will submit the current year W2.
Most recent paystub. Must include employee’s address and tax information.	Dependent Applicants Paystubs must be submitted for any parent that works.
	Independent Applicants This should be submitted for the student. If you do not have a job a document stating that should be submitted. If you are legally married, you must submit this information for your spouse as well.
Employer statement from current employer outlining work dates (hire date, ending date) and modality (remote, hybrid, in-person)	Dependent Applicants Must be submitted for any parent that works.
	Independent Applicants This should be submitted for the student. If you are legally married, you must submit this information for your spouse as well.
Dated rental agreement, purchase agreement or 1098 tax form demonstrating the origination of the mortgage	Submitted documentation must clearly demonstrate the following: Purchased Home Date of the purchase of the home Address of the home Name(s) of the purchaser(s) Construction contracts must show the date the home is completed Deed forms will not be accepted as proof of purchase. Rented Home Date the lease begins (not the date it was signed) Date the lease ends All occupants of the property. If the student/parent is not the primary lessee then you must be able to demonstrate you are legally on the lease in some way.
Proof of abandonment of previous domicile. Either bill of sale or termination of lease agreement.	Submitted documentation must clearly demonstrate the following: Purchased Home Date of the sale of the home Address of the home sold Name(s) of the seller(s) and buyer(s) If leasing the home out to a 3^rd party a legally binding lease must be submitted and it must be valid for a minimum of 24 months. Deed forms will not be accepted as proof of sale. Rented Home Date the lease ended with documentation of a move-out
Personal statement	A word document that answers the following prompts. Indication of your purpose for relocation to Indiana Any Unusual or special circumstances regarding your relocation Any relevant information not covered in the above categories

Documentation required based on applicant’s circumstances

Divorce Decree - If a student’s parents are legally divorced, the student may qualify for resident tuition provided that one parent meets the requirements of an Indiana resident. In this situation a student would need to submit the full official divorce decree.

Submitted documentation must clearly demonstrate the following:

Date divorce was finalized
Names of the parties involved
Names of any children of the marriage
- If the divorce occurred after the student turned 18, then the student’s birth certificate will need to be submitted

Financial contributions to the student
- If this is not outlined in the decree, the parent claiming IN residency will need to have documentation proving financial support of the student.

Statement by healthcare provider - If predominant purpose is tied to healthcare of a relative/the student a signed statement from the healthcare provider should be submitted.

Submitted Documentation must clearly demonstrate the following:

Official letterhead showing the name of the practice and its location
Statement to why relocation is necessary
Signed and dated

Immigration paperwork – If the student applying for reclassification is not a legal US citizen they must submit additional immigration documentation. If your visa has been recently renewed, you must submit documentation demonstrating the visa has been held for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.

Adjusting residency status does not make a student eligible to apply for government aid.

Dependent Applicant

Current visa/permanent resident card for parent(s) and student
- If parent is legally married documentation for both parents must be submitted

Independent Applicant

Current visa for student/permanent resident card

Documentation not required but may be helpful – Submit as “Additional Documentation”

Utility Bill(s)

Voter Registration

Professional Licensing Documentation

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