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2004-2005 Undergraduate Bulletin |
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Financial Information
Resident Status Policy
Introduction
Determining Resident
Status
Procedure to Determine
Resident Status
Appeal Process
Tuition Status for Graduate Fellows and Assistants
Residency Status for
Migrants
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Introduction
Central Michigan University has a commitment to the
resident taxpayers of the State of Michigan to provide
educational opportunity at lower tuition rates than those
charged to non-residents. Therefore, there are two general
tuition rates, one for Michigan residents and a higher one
for non-residents.
For the purposes of determining resident status by CMU,
"domicile" is defined as the place where an individual
intends his/her true, fixed and permanent home and principal
establishment to be, and to which the individual intends to
return whenever he or she is absent. This policy is designed
to explain how a student may demonstrate the required intent
and establishment of a domicile in Michigan. An individual
whose activities and circumstances, as documented to the
University, demonstrate that he or she has established a
domicile in Michigan and intends to be domiciled in Michigan
will be eligible for classification as a resident. An
individual whose presence in the state is based on
activities and circumstances that are indeterminate or
temporary, such as (but not limited to) educational
pursuits, will be presumed not to be domiciled in Michigan.
The burden of proof is on the applicant to demonstrate with
clear and convincing evidence that he or she is eligible for
resident classification under this policy. To overcome a
presumption of non-resident status, a student must file a
properly completed Application for Resident Status and
document with clear and convincing evidence that a Michigan
domicile has been established. Furthermore, the University
reserves the right to audit enrolled or prospective students
at any time with regard to eligibility for resident
classification and to reclassify students who are registered
under an improper resident status.
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Determining Resident Status
A student's status as a resident or non-resident is
established based upon the domicile of the student. The
circumstances and activities to be considered in determining
a student's domicile are set forth below:
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Resident Status:
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A student who is a dependent of parents who
have established Michigan as their domicile will be
classified as a resident for tuition purposes.
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A student 18 years or older who has attained
independent status may be classified as a resident for
tuition purposes if the student:
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documents one year of continual physical
presence in the state as one of the criteria for
determining eligibility for resident status, as described
in Article II.3., below, and,
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demonstrates by clear and convincing
evidence that the student has established Michigan as his
or her domicile and intends to make Michigan the student's
permanent home, each independent of the student's
attendance at CMU.
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Non-Resident Status:
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Any student under the age of 18 whose
parents have not established Michigan as their domicile is
presumed to be a non-resident student.
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Any student over the age of 18 who is
financially dependent on parents who have not established
Michigan as their domicile is presumed to be a non-resident
student.
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Physical Presence in Michigan:
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Generally, an individual must document one
year of continual physical presence in the state as one
of the criteria for determining eligibility for resident
status. The year to be documented will be one year
immediately preceding the first day of classes of the term
in question. The year of continuous presence is never the
only criterion used for determining resident eligibility
and, in itself, will not qualify a student for resident
status.
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If the one year resident requirement is
fulfilled while a student is enrolled in this University or
another institution of higher education, it is presumed that
this student has not established domicile in the State of
Michigan. However, if substantial information exists (see
below for other factors) which clearly demonstrates the
establishment of a Michigan domicile, the individual may be
immediately eligible for resident status prior to the
passage of one year.
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Circumstances and Activities Which Lend
Support to Claim of Michigan Resident Status:
The following circumstances and activities, though not
conclusive or exhaustive, may lend support to a claim that a
student has established Michigan as the student's domicile
and intends to make Michigan the student's permanent
domicile:
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A person appointed to a regular full-time
position at the University (and that individual's spouse and
dependent children) may be classified as a Michigan resident
for tuition purposes.
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A non-resident transferred to Michigan for
employment purposes (and that individual's spouse and
dependent children) may be classified as a Michigan resident
for tuition purposes.
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A student who has no previous history of
living in the state but enrolls at CMU while on military
assignment in Michigan, or who enrolls immediately upon
discharge from military service, may be classified as a
Michigan resident for tuition purposes.
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A student who is married to a person who is
classified as a Michigan resident for tuition purposes will
be classified as a Michigan resident for tuition purposes.
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A student who has a parent who was graduated
from CMU will be classified as a Michigan resident for
tuition purposes.
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Additional Circumstances and Activities:
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Continuous presence in Michigan during
periods when not enrolled as a student.
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Reliance upon only Michigan sources for
financial aid.
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Domicile in Michigan of family, guardian,
or other relatives or persons legally responsible for the
student.
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Former domicile in the State of Michigan
and maintenance of significant connections therein while
absent.
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Ownership of a home in Michigan if
purchased without support from non-Michigan sources.
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Admission to and full-time practice of a
licensed profession in Michigan.
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Long-term military commitments in
Michigan.
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Permanent full-time employment in
Michigan, provided that the applicant's employment is the
primary purpose for the applicant's presence in Michigan.
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Spouse's full-time, permanent employment
in the state, pro- vided that the spouse's employment is
the primary purpose for the student's presence in
Michigan.
In classifying an individual as a resident
the University will consider other circumstances and
activities which indicate an intent by the individual to
make Michigan the individual's domicile or which indicate
that the individual has made Michigan his or her domicile.
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Circumstances and Activities which
Generally Lend No Support to a Claim of Michigan Resident
Status:
The following circumstances and activities are temporary
and indeterminate and, in and of themselves, do not
demonstrate a permanent domicile in Michigan:
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Voting or registration for voting in
Michigan.
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Possession of a Michigan driver's license.
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Employment that is temporary or short-term.
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Employment in a position normally held by a
student.
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Ownership of a Michigan home if purchased
with support from non-Michigan sources.
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The lease of living quarters.
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Payment of Michigan income or property
taxes.
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Financial hardship of the student caused by
having to pay a higher tuition rate, or by any other reason.
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The applicant's statement of intent to be
domiciled in Michigan.
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Presence in Michigan while in attendance at
CMU or another institution of higher education.
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Non-Citizens Lawfully Admitted to the
United States.
(Lawful admission status is determined by the Director
of the Office of International Education, or designee.):
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A non-citizen of the United States (and that
individual's spouse and dependent children) may be eligible
for classification as a Michigan resident for tuition
purposes, if such person has an appropriate, current visa,
and meets the requirements for Michigan resident status
specified in this policy.
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A non-citizen transferred to Michigan for
employment purposes (and that individual's spouse and
dependent children) may be classified as a Michigan resident
for tuition purposes, if such person has an appropriate,
current visa, and meets the requirements for Michigan
resident status specified in this policy.
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A non-citizen student who has a parent who
was graduated from CMU will be classified as a Michigan
resident for tuition purposes, if such person has an
appropriate, current visa.
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Procedure to Determine Resident Status
The procedure for
determining resident status for an individual is as follows:
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Undergraduate Students at Time of
Admission:
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The Director of Admissions, or designee,
shall determine the initial resident status of new
undergraduate students.
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If an individual disagrees with the initial
decision of the Admissions Office, that individual must file
a properly completed Application for Resident Status with
the Registrar's Office. The Application for Resident Status
must be received before the seventh day after the first day
of classes during the semester or term in which the
individual is first enrolled at CMU. The Registrar's Office
shall consider the Application for Resident Status and
provide the individual with a written decision. If the
individual continues to disagree with that decision, the
individual may file an appeal following the procedures set
forth in Article IV, below.
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Graduate Students at Time of Admission:
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The Dean of the College of Graduate Studies,
or designee, shall determine the initial resident status of
new graduate students prior to the first registration.
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If an individual disagrees with the decision
of the College of Graduate Studies, that individual must
file a properly completed Application for Resident Status
with the Registrar's Office. The Application for Resident
Status must be received before the seventh day after the
first day of classes during the semester or term in which
the individual is first enrolled at CMU. The Registrar's
Office shall consider the Application for Resident Status
and provide the individual with a written decision. If the
individual disagrees with that decision, the individual may
file an appeal following the procedures set forth in Article
IV, below.
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All Students Requesting a Change in
Resident Status:
The procedure for determining whether a non-resident
student has acquired Michigan resident status is as follows:
An individual must file a properly completed Application for
Resident Status with the Registrar, or designee. The
Application for Resident Status must be received before the
seventh day after the first day of classes during the
semester or term in which the student is seeking the
resident status. The Registrar, or designee, shall consider
the Application for Resident Status and provide the
individual with a written decision. If the individual
disagrees with that decision, the individual may file an
appeal following the procedures set forth in Article IV,
below.
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Appeal Process
If an Application for Resident Status is
denied, the individual may request that his or her
Application for Resident Status be reviewed by the Resident
Status Appeal Committee. The following procedures shall
apply:
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The Resident Status Appeal Committee shall
be composed of the Director of Admissions, the Registrar,
the Director of International Education, the Dean of
Students, and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies,
or their respective designees. At least three of these
individuals must participate in an appeal. The decision of
the majority of those participating in the appeal shall be
conclusive.
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The appeal must be made in writing and must
be received by the Student Ombuds Officer within fourteen
(14) calendar days of the date of the denial letter. If the
deadline falls on a weekend or a University holiday, it will
be extended to the next business day.
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All contact with the Resident Status Appeal
Committee must be in writing, unless otherwise requested by
the Committee. An individual who wishes the Committee to
consider information in addition to that provided with the
Application for Resident Status must submit that additional
information to the Resident Status Appeal Committee, in
writing, with the appeal request.
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In its sole discretion, the Resident Status
Appeal Committee shall have the right to request that the
individual provide the Resident Status Appeal Committee such
additional information and/or documentation as it deems
appropriate, including meeting with the Resident Status
Appeal Committee.
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The burden of proof is on the individual to
demonstrate with clear and convincing evidence that he or
she is eligible for a change in resident status because he
or she intends to be domiciled in Michigan and has, in fact,
established domicile in Michigan.
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After the individual has submitted all
requested information, the Resident Status Appeal Committee
will review the individual's appeal. The individual will
receive a written decision from the Resident Status Appeal
Committee when the review is complete.
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Once the Resident Status Appeal Committee
issues its decision, there are no further appeals for the
semester or term covered by the Application for Resident
Status.
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Tuition Status for Graduate Fellows and Assistants
For the purposes of determining tuition rates,
doctoral level fellows and assistants are given in-state
tuition for the duration of their program of study. Master's
and specialist's level fellows and assistants are classified
as Michigan residents only during the academic year of the
award (including subsequent summer).
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Residency Status for Migrants
Migrant status is one factor considered when determining
if a student is domiciled in Michigan for tuition purposes.
Michigan migrants are defined as individuals who have made
their livelihood in seasonal work in the State of Michigan and
have traveled interstate for this purpose. Migrant students
will meet the residency requirement if they, or their parents,
or legal guardians, were employed in Michigan for at least two
months during each of three of the preceding five years.
Verification of employment as migrant workers should be
secured from the Michigan Farm Labor and Rural Manpower
Services Office. Other appropriate evidence may also be used
by migrant workers to prove their residency.
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