Residency

Residency status for the Louisiana State University System is governed by Permanent Memoranda 31 (PM-31).

Definition of a Resident Student for Tuition Purposes

In order to be classified as a Louisiana resident for tuition purposes at any campus of LSU, a student must
meet all three of the following conditions:

1. The student has been domiciled in the State of Louisiana continuously for at least one
   full year (365 days) immediately preceding the first day of classes of the term for which
   resident classification is sought; and
2. The student has not been enrolled in a Louisiana postsecondary education institution
   during this period of time, except through a program providing dual secondary and postsecondary
   education credit; and
3. The student has abandoned all prior domiciles.
   Unless otherwise provided for in this Permanent Memorandum, the campus decision on a student's residency classification for tuition purposes, made in accord with the regulations and procedures set forth herein, shall be fixed for the duration of enrollment.

Individuals living within Louisiana for one year must prove there was intent to maintain a residence in the state.  Residing in Louisiana solely for educational purposes without evidence of the intent to remain in Louisiana will not be sufficient for classification as a resident, regardless of the length of time within the state.  Owning property and paying property taxes in the State of Louisiana is not sufficient evidence to claim residency.

Special provisions have been made for adults moving to Louisiana for employment purposes, military personnel stationed in Louisiana, and international students with immigrant visas.  An international student on an F1 student visa is classified as a nonresident.

Resident classification and all fees are audited and adjusted, if necessary, after each registration.

Unless otherwise provided for in this Permanent Memorandum, the campus decision on a student’s residency classification for tuition purposes, made in accord with the regulations and procedures set forth herein, shall be fixed for the duration of enrollment.

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permanent memoranda 31 (PM-31)