U.S. Citizens and
Permanent Residents

Unemancipated/Dependent Students 

In general, an undergraduate student who is attending or plans to attend full-time, receives financial support from parents or legal guardians, and is considered by FAFSA to be an unemancipated or dependent student, should complete the dependent sections of the application and provide the corresponding documentation indicated for dependent students. Please review the complete state policy to determine eligibility.

If you are claiming re-classification as an unemancipated student, you will need to provide a copy of the following documents: 

• Page 1 of your parents’ Federal Income Tax Return for the most recent year 
• Parents’ certified RI State Tax Return for the most recent year (A certified copy may be obtained from the RI Division of Taxation, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908.) 
• Both parents’ Rhode Island driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations
• All Trusts, Wills, Support, or Custody Decrees or Agreements affecting you, if applicable
• Parents’ current rental lease or evidence of property ownership. The names of the lessees or owners, the property address, and the effective dates must be clearly indicated
• A notarized statement from the Town Clerk indicating the original date(s) of voter registration for both parents
  

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Emancipated/Independent Student

In the State of Rhode Island, an emancipated or independent student is defined as a student age 18+ whose parents or guardians have entirely surrendered the right to the care, custody, and earnings of the student. Please review the complete state policy to determine eligibility.

If you are claiming re-classification as an emancipated student, you will need to provide a copy of the following documents:

• Your Federal and State Income Tax Returns for the past 2 years
• Your parents’ Federal Income Tax Return for the past 2 years, OR, a notarized statement from your parents’ that you were not claimed as a dependent on their Federal Income Tax Return for the past 2 years and that they have no intention of such claim in the future
• Rhode Island driver’s license and vehicle registration
• Current rental lease or evidence of property ownership. The names of the lessees or owners, the property address, and the effective dates must be clearly indicated. If a formal lease is not available, a notarized statement from the landlord detailing dates of residence may be substituted. 
• All loan agreements which clearly shows the names and signatures of all parties to these agreements, if applicable
• A notarized statement from the Town Clerk indicating the original date(s) of your voter registration

If after reviewing the policy you think that you qualify for in-state tuition, download the R.I. Residency Application Form (.pdf) and submit it to the Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission: andrew.granucci@uri.edu.

It is important to note that applications for residency re-classification are due prior to the start of the semester for which re-classification is being sought. Decisions are not retroactive and will be effective for the semester which next follows the date of application.

Veterans and
Military Affiliated

Veterans and active duty members of the Armed Forces, and their dependents, who meet the criteria for instate residency as provided under section 3.C of the R.I. Tuition Residency Policy, may submit the appropriate documents to uriveteran@etal.uri.edu.

It is important to note that applications for residency re-classification are due prior to the start of the semester for which re-classification is being sought. Decisions are not retroactive and will be effective for the semester which next follows the date of application.

Undocumented
Students

In order for undocumented students living in Rhode Island to qualify for in-state tuition, the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education requires that students submit the appropriate forms. Please review the Guidance for Students and Families of Undocumented Students and submit the Affidavit and the Student Application (for undocumented R.I. students).

Continuing, Non-Degree,
Graduate Students

Continuing Undergraduates and Non-Degree Students

Continuing undergraduate students, and non-degree students, who believe they have become eligible for instate residency due to a change in their status since becoming enrolled at the University, may file an application for residency re-classification with Enrollment Services. Please note the following:

• Applications for residency re-classification are due prior to the start of the semester for which re-classification is being sought. Decisions are not retroactive and will be effective for the semester which next begins.
• Applications must be fully completed and all requested documents as shown on the instruction page must be attached. A letter of explanation should be provided for any items not included.

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Graduate Students

All degree-seeking graduate students, new and continuing, are directed to contact the Graduate School for any residency related questions.