Residence Determination

Definition of Residence

A residence is a place in which a person resides – a dwelling, shelter, or abode.

• Resident: anyone who has lived in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, or California for at least 90 days. Residency requirements must be met prior to the date that a term begins.
• Non-resident: anyone who resides outside of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, or California. Anyone who has not resided in Oregon for at least 90 days prior to the start of the term and who is not covered by one of the special circumstances listed below.
  • Anyone defined as an international student for the purposes of tuition in the Nonresident Tuition Policy.

Residency Classifications:

1. In-district - In-district includes Lane County, Monroe Elementary District, and Harrisburg Union High School District. A student who has resided within the college district for no fewer than 90 continuous days prior to the first day of the term is classified as in-district. Students who are under 18 and/or who have not yet graduated high school will adhere to guidelines for minor students. Residency requirements must be met prior to the date that a term begins.
    
2. In-state (out-of-district) - A student who has maintained a residency within the state for at least 90 continuous days prior to the first day of the term is classified as in-state and pays Oregon tuition. Residency requirements must be met prior to the date that a term begins, and residency changes must be made prior to the start of the term. Students who have maintained residency within the states of Washington, Idaho, Nevada, or California for at least 90 days prior to the first day of the term also pay In-State tuition at Lane. This exception in tuition does not allow for an exception in residency requirements for special or limited enrollment programs.
    
3. Special circumstances - A student may be classified as in-district or in-state if special circumstances can be documented. The following criteria are used to define special circumstances:

• A veteran and/or veteran's dependents who are entitled to in-district tuition in accordance with the Basic Choice Act (see Veterans Benefits and Certification).
• Refugees who have been placed in a state or location under resettlement processed through the US Government.
• A released Oregon State prisoner is considered in-district regardless of residency prior to sentencing if a state agency is the sponsor.
• A legal dependent or spouse of a person who has moved into the college district and established a residence is considered in-district.
• Students who are (1) enrolled members of federally recognized tribes of Oregon, or (2) who are enrolled members of federally recognized Native American tribes which had traditional and customary tribal boundaries that included parts of the state of Oregon or which had ceded or reserved lands within the state of Oregon, regardless of their state of residence, are considered Residents of Oregon. For a complete list of tribes, please see the relevant Oregon State webpage.
   

PLEASE NOTE: Lane Community College's residency policy is less restrictive than the residency policy of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, the designated entity with authority to determine residency requirements. Nothing in this policy will preclude or prevent residency certifications that may be available to a student under Oregon State or Federal Law.  Non-credit Continuing Education classes have no residency requirement. The appropriate designee shall enact procedures to assure that residence determinations are made in accordance with state laws and regulations.