Residency Policy

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On April 19, 2007, the Board of Higher Education adopted a new systemwide policy governing residency status for tuition classification purposes, i.e., whether a student can be eligible for in-state tuition at Massachusetts' public higher education institutions. This policy went into effect on July 1, 2007.

Relevant Documents

PDF Residency Status Policy
PDF In-State Tuition Eligibility Form

For information on current tuition rates and fees, visit the Department of Higher Education Data Center.

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