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Defining Your Residency Status

You should have legal residency determined prior to the time of registration and payment of fees. Your residency determines your classification for tuition purposes. It is your responsibility to register under the correct residence determination. Enforcement of residency requirements and regulations are the responsibility of the Cochise College president. For legal policy definitions, see the Cochise College catalog.  For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (520) 515-5412/5336 or (800) 593-9567.

In-State Students
You are considered an in-state student once you have lived in Arizona for one year, or, if you are a dependent, your parent(s) have lived in Arizona for a year or more. You also may be considered an in-state student if an employer transferred you or your spouse to Arizona. Applicants who are members of the U.S. armed forces who are stationed in Arizona also are considered in-state students. Members of Arizona Indian tribes recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior also are in-state students.

Proof of Residency: In-State
A domicile affidavit needs to be filed with the Admissions Office verifying continuous residency in the state for a 12-month period. At least three of the following items will be used to establish proof of residency:

1. Filing of state income tax report for the previous year.
2. Current registration of motor vehicle in Arizona.
3. Current registration as a voter in the state.
4. Arizona driver’s license issuance date.
5. Graduation from an Arizona high school.
6. Bank statement (checking or savings) from an Arizona
   banking institution.
7. Source of support (employer).
8. Dependency as indicated on federal income tax declaration 
   for dependents.
9. Notarized statements of landlord and/or employer.

Out-of-State Students
If you have lived in Arizona for less than one year, you are considered an out-of-state student for tuition purposes.

The Arizona Board of Regents adopts guidelines applicable to all institutions that ensure uniform criteria is used in determining tuition status. If you are not a resident of Arizona, you may not register concurrently in two or more public higher education institutions in Arizona for a combined credit-hour enrollment of more than six semester hours without payment of non-resident tuition at one of those institutions.