Residency Requirements

Nassau County Resident

To be eligible for resident tuition, students must have one year's legal residence in New York State & six months in the County of Nassau immediately preceding the time of registration for any period of attendance. The legal residency of dependent students, under 24, is deemed to be that of their parents. 

Parent must show proof that the student is their child and/or dependent, such as a birth certificate, tax return, or court guardianship documents.

You must provide original documentation to satisfy both State and County residency requirements. The College reserves the right to request further documentation prior to granting residency.

  • New students must present required documentation to the Admissions Office.
  • Non-degree, visiting and continuing students must present required documentation to the Registrar’s Office.

Non Residents

A STUDENT DOES NOT ACQUIRE a New York State domicile (legal residence) simply by being physically present in New York State for a period of 12 months or for the sole purpose of attending a New York State college or university.

If your principle permanent home has not been in New York State for a 12-month period immediately prior to the start date of the semester, you will be considered an out-of-state student for tuition purposes.

The legal residency of dependent students under 24 is deemed to be that of their parents. 

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