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Residency Classification<\/h1>\n
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Your residency status impacts the amount of tuition you pay at Purdue University. Learn how residency is determined, what it means for your tuition and how to qualify and apply to change your status.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Your Guide to Residency Classification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a student is admitted to Purdue University, they\u2019re classified as a resident, nonresident or foreign (international) student. This classification is based on information the student reports on their application. The admitting office (Admissions, the Graduate School, the College of Pharmacy or the College of Veterinary Medicine) makes it at the time of admission, and the Office of the Registrar verifies it upon enrollment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residency status determines your tuition rate. Purdue has a residency policy because we\u2019re a public university supported by Indiana taxpayers, so Indiana residents pay lower tuition than nonresident and foreign students.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though tuition is paid to the Office of the Bursar, residency classification is managed here in the Registrar’s Office. If you have questions about your classification, email us at residency@purdue.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you believe your classification is incorrect or your situation has changed, you can apply to have your status changed to resident. Your current status remains in place until a reclassification is approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retroactive residency is rarely granted and only in cases of documented extenuating circumstances, such as a university error. Retroactive adjustments will not extend beyond one academic year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding the Different Residency Types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Purdue, your residency is classified as one of three options \u2014 resident, nonresident and foreign (international).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Resident is a student whose permanent address is in the state of Indiana<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Nonresident is a student who lives in the U.S. but outside of Indiana<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Foreign is a student whose permanent residence is located outside of the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    A Status of Nonresident or Foreign<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    You may initially receive a status as nonresident or foreign (international) for several reasons. Some examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n