Reclassification

Under certain circumstances, students may apply for reclassification as a Rhode Island student for the purposes of paying resident tuition and fees. If you would like to be considered for reclassification from regional- or out-of-state tuition to in-state tuition complete the Petition for Reclassification form.

All Residency forms and supporting documentation must be emailed as PDFs to the Graduate School Admission Office at gradprocessing@etal.uri.edu.

The Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education has set a high bar for changing from out-of-state to in-state residency for tuition purposes and you must prove that you did not come here solely for education purposes. To effect this change you must show clear and compelling evidence that you intend to have Rhode Island be your permanent place of residence following the completion of your studies. Such evidence may include one of the items in this document. If you have been enrolled at a public college or university for more than six credits per semester you will be considered as residing in Rhode Island primarily for educational purposes and will be presumed to have not been a resident of the state during the time so enrolled, therefore ineligible for in-state tuition.

Undocumented Students Living in Rhode Island

To qualify for in-state tuition, the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education requires that undocumented students submit the appropriate forms. Review the Guidance for Students and Families of Undocumented Students and submit an affidavit and student application.

Military, veterans and dependents

For more information regarding tuition residency applications for active duty military or veterans and their respective spouses/dependents, please email uriveteran@etal.uri.edu.

Residency Forms and Instructions