NYC Residency Requirements
NYC Residency Requirements
1. New York City Residence Requirement
For purposes of determining resident tuition fee eligibility, students must have lived in New York State for the past year and must have had their principal place of residence in the City of New York for a period of six consecutive months immediately preceding the first day of classes for the term. They must also state their intention to maintain their principal place of residence in New York City permanently.
2. Citizen & Permanent Residents who meet the above requirements are eligible for the New York City resident tuition rates. These students must show their U.S passport or birth certificate and Permanent Resident Cards (green cards).
3. Certificate of Residence Requirement for Out-of-City New York State Residents
All residents of New York State are eligible for the New York City resident tuition rates. Students must however, obtain a Certificate of Residence from their County Treasurer’s Office. A Certificate of Residence is valid for one academic year from the date of issue. The Certificate of Residence must be filed with the Office of the Bursar no later than thirty (30) days after the first day of class. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that a valid Certificate of Residence is on file at Kingsborough Community College.
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