Residency
Classification Louisiana
Residency | Arkansas
Residency | Out-of-State
Residency
Louisiana
Residency
The
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine determines eligibility for
classification as a Louisiana resident based on LSU System regulations
and evidence provided on the application for admission and related
documents. Regulations relate primarily to location of the home
and place of employment. Louisiana applicants must meet all
residence requirements,
as stated in University regulations.
A
resident student is defined as one who has abandoned all prior
domiciles and lived in the state of Louisiana continuously for
at least one full year (365 days) immediately preceding the
first day of classes of the term for which classification as
a resident is sought.
Individuals
living within this state for one year must be able to prove
there was intent to maintain a residence in Louisiana. Residing
in Louisiana solely for educational purposes without evidence
of the intent to remain in Louisiana will not be sufficient
for classification as a resident, regardless of the length of
time within the state.
Factors
considered in establishing residency, although not necessarily
conclusive, include:
- financial
independence from parents residing in another state or country;
- reliance
on Louisiana resources for financial support;
- continuous
presence in Louisiana during periods when not enrolled as
a student;
-
commitments indicating an intent to stay in Louisiana permanently;
- paying
Louisiana income taxes as a resident during the past tax year;
and
-
the absence of these indicators in other states during any
period for which domicile in Louisiana is asserted.
Special
provisions have been made for adults moving to Louisiana for
employment purposes, military personnel stationed in Louisiana,
and international students with immigrant visas. An international
student on a student visa is classified as a nonresident. Resident
classification and all fees are audited and adjusted, if necessary,
after each registration. Appropriate credits or charges are
then made to the student's account. For additional information
concerning the establishment of residency, contact the Office
of Undergraduate Admissions.
Arkansas
Residency
In order to be eligible for a contract seat, applicants from
Arkansas must be certified as having residence or citizenship
established as required by the contract state. If accepted as
an Arkansas contract student, one would pay in-state tuition
& fees.
Inquiries
should be addressed to: Arkansas Department of Higher Education,
114 E. Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201-3818; phone number
- (501)371-2000. Residents of Arkansas should also contact their
program coordinator as early as possible for information concerning
admission requirements, applications, and residence.
Out-of-State
Residency
Applicants
who do not meet either of the two residency classifications above
are considered out-of-state residents. If accepted as an out-of-state
resident, an applicant cannot change this status and will be considered
an out-of-state resident for the entire four-year program.
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