NSHE Regulations for Determining Residency and Tuition Charges
The Office of the Registrar is responsible for the determination of residency status for tuition purposes for new and continuing students enrolled at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Information and application forms can be found online (www.unlv.edu) or can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.
The Board of Regents for the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has adopted a uniform policy for all NSHE institutions. These regulations are subject to change and become effective upon the Board of Regents’ adoption.
Please see the NSHE Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 15 for more detailed information (https://nshe.nevada.edu/regents/policies/).
Residency Classification Information
Students are encouraged to be aware of their resident status beginning with the first semester by reviewing tuition charges or the admissions acceptance letter. Students will be considered a non-resident until they apply for residency through the Office of the Registrar, with the exception of Nevada high school graduates who need their transcript for admission. Transfer students with 24 or more college credits who have graduated from a Nevada High School will still need to apply for residency.
Students who do not qualify for in-state status in any other state are not guaranteed in-state status in Nevada, because residency status for tuition purposes is governed by NSHE Board of Regents policy. Residency classification for tuition purposes places the burden of proof upon the student (or the prospective student) to provide clear and convincing evidence of eligibility.
Information submitted to qualify for in-state classification is subject to independent verification. Individuals submitting false information or falsified supporting documents are subject to disciplinary procedures.
Students applying for residency should ensure that they maintain their own copies of residency applications and any supporting documents submitted, as these documents will not be returned to the student.
Appealing a Residency Decision
A student may appeal the decision for residency classification made by the Office of the Registrar. This appeal must be filed with the Residency Appeal Committee within thirty days of the initial residency decision and can be submitted to the Registrar’s Office who will submit the application on the student’s behalf to the Residency Appeals Committee. If the appeal is not filed within this time frame, the decision of the Office of the Registrar becomes final.
Students should contact the Office of the Registrar for instructions regarding the appeal process. Decisions of the Residency Appeal Committee are final. There is no further reconsideration beyond this Committee.
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