House Bill 87 (Verification of Lawful Presence in The United States)
All students must provide validation of lawful presence in the United States. You will be required to submit one of the following documents as proof of lawful presence in the United States before you are eligible for consideration of in-state tuition:
A current driver’s license or ID issued by the State of Georgia after January 1, 2008.
A current Driver’s License or ID issued by a state that verifies immigration status and only issues to persons lawfully present in the United States. These include:
Alabama: Issued after August 1, 2000.
Florida: Issued after January 1, 2010, with a gold star in the upper right hand corner.
South Carolina: Issued after November 1, 2008.
Tennessee: Issued after May 29, 2004.
Other: Any state’s valid driver’s license or ID card with a gold star in the upper right hand corner.
A certified U.S. Birth Certificate showing the student was born in the U.S. or a U.S. territory. Note: a photocopy of a U.S. Birth Certificate will not be acceptable. Visit www.vitalcheck.com to receive instructions for ordering a Certified U.S. Birth Certificate.
An approved completed FAFSA for the current financial aid year.
A current, valid Permanent Resident Card (USCIS Form 1-151 or 1-551).
A current, valid military identification card for active duty soldiers or veterans.
A U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (DS-1350) or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240).
A Current U.S. Passport.
A U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS Form N-560 or N-561).
A U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS Form N-550 or N-570).
All documentation, with the exception of a birth certificate, may be hand-delivered, faxed, mailed, or emailed to the Office of Admissions. A certified copy of your birth certificate can only be hand- delivered or mailed. In addition, if you have questions about submitting an appropriate verifiable document, please contact the Office of Admissions.