Determination of Status
The residence status shall be based upon evidence provided in the application for admission and related documents. The Office of Admissions shall determine residence status after the completed application for admission has been submitted. The rules shall be based primarily on the location of the home and the place of employment. Residence status may not be acquired by an applicant or student while residing in Louisiana for the primary purpose of attending school.
New First-time Freshmen – traditional students seeking an associate degree
A new first-time freshman seeking an associate degree must provide an official high school transcript, high school equivalency diploma (GED/HiSet) results or Ability-to-Benefit documentation into their admission file by midterm of the entry semester.
New First-time Freshmen – non-traditional students seeking an associate degree
A non-traditional new first-time freshman 25-yrs old or older seeking an associate degree, who has never attended a regionally-accredited institution as a regular student is required to submit a final high school transcript, high school equivalency diploma results or Ability-to-Benefit documentation into their admission file by mid-term of the entry semester.
New First-time Freshmen – non-degree seeking
A new first-time freshman of any age who is not seeking an associate degree is not required to have earned a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
Home-school students who were home-schooled must submit an official transcript from the State Department of Education which shows the date of graduation. If the student has not yet graduated, the institution will accept a 6th, 7th, or 8th semester transcript, pending receipt of the official final transcript.
New First-Time Freshmen – traditional students seeking an associate degree A new first-time freshman seeking an associate degree must provide an official high school transcript, high school equivalency diploma (GED/HiSet) results or Ability-to-Benefit documentation into their admission file by midterm of the entry semester.
New First-Time Freshmen – non-traditional students seeking an associate degree A non-traditional new first-time freshman 25-yrs old or older seeking an associate degree, who has never attended a regionally-accredited institution as a regular student is required to submit a final high school transcript, high school equivalency diploma results or Ability-to-Benefit documentation into their admission file by mid-term of the entry semester.
New First-Time Freshmen – non-degree seeking A new first-time freshman of any age who is not seeking an associate degree is not required to have earned a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
Non-U.S. Resident A student who is a non-U.S. citizen may be entitled to resident classification if the student has been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence (refugee, person who is married to a U.S. citizen, "temporary" or amnesty alien, etc.). This granting of resident status for fee purposes shall be in accordance with all applicable laws of the U.S. and relative requirements of the institution’s Student Residence Regulations.
Students and their dependents (INS approval) may be present in the United States under terms of any one of the following visa classifications:
| Visa Category |
A - Government officials will be immediately eligible for an exemption of the non-resident fees while holding such a visa.
B - Visitor for business/pleasure
C - In transit
D - Crewman
F - Academic student
H - Temporary worker
J - Exchange visitor
M - Vocational/non- academic student are not eligible to establish Louisiana domicile nor be exempted from non-resident fees unless otherwise permitted by law, by System policy, or other regulations. |
It is to be noted that the domicile of a dependent or an unmarried minor is regarded to be that of the parent with whom such a dependent or minor maintains his/her place of abode.
Right to Appeal Any student classified as a non-resident may appeal in writing to the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. Submit any supporting documentation with the appeal the appeal decision is final. (Interpretations on residence qualifications may be submitted to Louisiana Board of Regents Staff for clarification.)
Incorrect Classification Any student classified incorrectly as residents are subject to reclassification and payment of all non-resident fees not paid.