Residency Regulations
South Carolina Residency for Tuition Payment Purposes Information
In accordance with the South Carolina Code of Laws 59-112-10 to 59-112-100, York Technical
College is required to determine the residence classification of applicants at the
time of admission for tuition and fee purposes. To qualify for in-state tuition, a
legal resident must have maintained his/her own domicile in South Carolina for at
least 12 months immediately preceding the first day of classes for the term for which
resident classification is sought. In addition to the requirements above, legal residents
of S.C. must also either be a U.S. citizen or have been awarded permanent resident
status (documentation required) by the U.S. Department of Justice. All non-citizens
and non-permanent residents of the United States will be assessed tuition and fees
at the out-of-state rate except for those in certain approved non-immigrant visa classifications.
Students who do not meet this requirement should contact Enrollment Services for more
information about documentation required for exceptions.
An out-of-state residency determination made at the time of admission prevails for
each subsequent semester until the student successfully challenges the determination
by completing and submitting a Verification of Residency Status Form with required
documentation. An in-state residency determination made at the time of admission prevails
until information becomes available that would impact the existing residency status.
The burden of proof rests with the student to provide evidence as deemed necessary
to establish and maintain his or her residency status.
York Technical College has final authority on residency decisions following state
legislation, regulations and guidance. In the event a student undergoes the appeals
process, submission of all requested documentation is required. However, submission
of documents does not guarantee that your appeal will be granted. The Appeals Committee
will provide a final residency determination once all documentation has been reviewed
as decisions are based on a holistic review and can vary from school to school.
