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May 9Read moreChange of Residency Status
Tri-County Technical College determines residency based on South Carolina law and Commission on Higher Education regulations.
There is a difference in tuition for residents of South Carolina, for residents of Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties, and non-residents of these areas for tuition purposes.
Residency factors may include length of time domiciled in state or county, employment, type of visa, dependency, and military status. The resident status of a dependent person is based on the resident status of the person who claims him or her as a dependent on federal tax returns and provides more than half of his or her support.
The initial residency classification is made at the time of admission and prevails each semester until the determination can be successfully challenged. To request clarification of your residency determination, please click on the following link.
To request clarification of your residency determination
In-County Residency Requirements
Students petitioning to change to in-county must submit an Affidavit of Residency form and proof of residency to Student Records, 190 Miller Hall. Proof of residency may include a recent utility bill (including phone, electric, gas, water, sewer, and cable), property tax receipt, lease agreement, car registration, voter ID card, or any official letter issued within the last 30 days by a state or local governmental agency on its letterhead.
The petition deadline is the last day of drop for Session A classes for the term in which the student is attempting to qualify for in-county tuition. Petitions submitted after this deadline will not be considered for in-county tuition for the term.
Affidavit of Residency Status form (PDF)
In-State Residency Requirements
If changing residency from out-of-state to any other residency status, a Residency Application must be completed and submitted to the Residency Officer (190 Miller Hall) for processing.
The petition deadline is seven days after the admissions deadline (as indicated on the academic calendar) for the term in which the student is attempting to qualify for in-state tuition. Petitions submitted after this deadline will not be considered for instate tuition for the term.
In-State Residency Application (PDF)
South Carolina Residency Law (PDF)
South Carolina Residency Regulations (PDF)
Questions regarding residency status should be directed to Mr. Scott Harvey, Registrar.
