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New York State Residency FAQs
- How do I know if I am eligible to apply for New York State residency for tuition purposes at Cornell?
- How do I apply for NYS residency for tuition purposes at Cornell?
- What are the deadlines for submitting an application?
- If I am approved for NYS residency for tuition purposes at Cornell, will it be retroactive?
- How do you handle divorced/separated parents in the application?
- What do I do if I don't qualify now but think I may in the future?
1. How do I know if I am eligible to apply for NYS residency for tuition purposes at Cornell?
There are two situations in which students may be eligible for NYS residency for tuition purposes at Cornell. Undergraduate students at Cornell are considered to be dependents of their parents. If the parents move to New York and establish a domicile, the student submits an application with the parent's information and supporting documentation.
The second situation is if the student can prove financial independence from their parents and can also prove New York State residency. The student submits the application and documentation that supports both financial independence and New York State residency.
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2. How do I apply for NYS residency for tuition purposes at Cornell?
Once the student has matriculated at Cornell, they may apply through the bursar's office to change their residency status. An application and supporting documentation must be submitted for review. The instructions, requested documentation, and the application are available here  .
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3. What are the deadlines for submitting an application?
Applications for the fall semester are due by June 1; November 1 for the spring semester.
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4. If I am approved for NYS residency for tuition purposes at Cornell, will it be retroactive?
If approved for NYS residency for tuition purposes at Cornell, it will be effective the following semester. There are no retroactive tuition adjustments.
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5. How do you handle divorced/separated parents in the application?
The custodial parent's domicile will be used to determine the residency status. If parents share custody, we look at which parent claims the student for federal or state deductions, or which parent provides the majority of support.
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6. What do I do if I don't qualify now but think I may in the future?
If your circumstances change, you may re-apply with the additional supporting documentation that supports your claim.
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