Q: What are all the criteria I must fulfill for 12 months to meet the Regents definition of "In-State" status?
There are 9 criteria. They may be condensed as follows:
1.Owning or renting and continuously occupying living quarters in Maryland. There must be a genuine deed or lease in the student's name. It is expected that any mortgage or rent be in sync with market rates
2.Having substantially all personal property in Maryland.
3.Paying Maryland income tax.
4.Registering all vehicles in Maryland
5.If licensed, possessing a valid Maryland driver's license.
6.If registered, being registered to vote in Maryland.
7.Receiving no public assistance from a state other than Maryland.
8.Having the legal ability under law to live permanently and without interruption in Maryland.
9.Rebutting the presumption that he or she is in Maryland primarily to attend an educational institution.
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Sometimes, univ grants in-state status to F-1 international students when they perform TA/RA, and extends the benefit to F-2 as spouses of employees.
There are 9 criteria. They may be condensed as follows:
1.Owning or renting and continuously occupying living quarters in Maryland. There must be a genuine deed or lease in the student's name. It is expected that any mortgage or rent be in sync with market rates
2.Having substantially all personal property in Maryland.
3.Paying Maryland income tax.
4.Registering all vehicles in Maryland
5.If licensed, possessing a valid Maryland driver's license.
6.If registered, being registered to vote in Maryland.
7.Receiving no public assistance from a state other than Maryland.
8.Having the legal ability under law to live permanently and without interruption in Maryland.
9.Rebutting the presumption that he or she is in Maryland primarily to attend an educational institution.
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Sometimes, univ grants in-state status to F-1 international students when they perform TA/RA, and extends the benefit to F-2 as spouses of employees.
