In Arizona, as in all other states, instruction fees at publicly supported
universities are lower for residents than for nonresidents. Through the
payment of taxes, Arizona residents contribute to the general fund of the
state from which the legislature appropriates funds comprising the major
source of support for Arizona's universities.
A student enrolling at The University of Arizona for the first time, or a
student returning after an absence of one or more semesters, must provide
information which will allow classification as either a resident or
nonresident of Arizona for tuition purposes. For new students, this
information is requested on the application for admission; for returning
students, a domicile affidavit is provided with the application for
readmission. Because international students (non-immigrants) are classified
nonresidents of Arizona while enrolled, a domicile affidavit is not required.
For information about establishing residency, contact:
Office
of Residency Classification
Education Bldg., Rm. 122
The University of Arizona
PO Box 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Phone: (520) 621-3636
Email: alares@u.arizona.edu