New York State Residency

If you wish to be reviewed for New York State Residency in order to qualify for the in state tuition rate you must submit the New York State Residency application along with the required proof.

In general, to qualify for the University’s resident tuition rate, a student must establish that he/she is a New York State or City “resident”, as applicable, based on the requirements set forth in Part I, Section A below of the Manual.

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or in a qualifying immigration status or other categories; AND
• Have continuously maintained your principal place of abode in the State of New York for a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the first day of classes; AND
• Have a bona fide intention of living in New York permanently.

In addition, certain non-residents, including those who are undocumented or out-of-status students, are eligible for the resident tuition rate based on their attendance and graduation from a New York State high school or receipt of a GED or TASC in the state of New York. See Part I, Section B below. There are also several other categories of students who are eligible for the resident tuition rate. See Part I, Section C of the Residency Manual.

Please follow these steps to be considered for NYS Residency:

1- Review the Residency portion of the CUNY Tuition and Fee manual

2- Complete the NYS Residency Form

• Part A of the Form needs to be completed by all students
• Part B of the Form needs to be completed by undocumented or out-of-status students who are seeking resident tuition based on high school attendance/graduation or having received a GED or TASC in New York
• Part C needs to be completed by students who are seeking to be classified as New York State residents

Required Documentation, Which Must Accompany The Residency Form (Part C)
The student must submit two of items “a” through “n” (Note: All items must document residency for the 12 month period immediately preceding the first day of classes. Documents in the same category covering the first and last months of the previous twelve month period are acceptable provided that they show the student living at the same address.)

Items “a” through “n” are as follows:

a. Lease, deed or rent registration form (used for rent stabilized apartments) signed by the landlord, which is either a public or private agency, and the student or parent of the student with the same surname,

b. Letter showing eligibility or disbursement of Social Security or New York City Public Assistance with the student’s New York address covering the 12-month period immediately preceding the first day of classes and including the student’s name,

c. Copies of the most recent complete Federal and New York State tax returns and the corresponding W-2 form. Responses to Federal form 4506 and New York State form 4506 requesting Federal and State tax information is acceptable if the Federal and State governments acknowledge that the party in question has in fact filed a tax return from the address noted,

d. A valid New York State driver’s license or a “non-driver license” issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles with the student’s name, showing the date of issuance at least one year prior to the first day of classes,

e. IDNYC New York City municipal identification card, showing the date of issuance at least one year prior to the first day of classes,

f. Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy with the student’s name listed as insured,

g. Automobile registration with the student’s name listed,

h. Automobile insurance certificate with the student’s name listed as insured,

i. Voter registration certificate or card with the student’s name,

j. Bills for telephone, utility, cable TV or other home services, in the student’s name, or other evidence of telephone, utility, cable TV or other home services provided to the student covering a period of 12 months,

k. Monthly bank or credit card statements, with the student’s name, covering a period of 12 months (dollar amounts may be blocked out),

l. Attendance as a juror in New York State with the student’s name,

m. Housing lease signed by the landlord (who is an individual and is not a public or private agency) and the student. If the student’s name does not appear on the lease, the “Alternate Lease Statement” may be substituted. The “Alternate Lease Statement” must be completed and notarized by both the person whose name appears on the lease/contract and the student. The person whose name appears on the lease/contract must also submit proof (i.e., lease, telephone, utility, or similar type bills) of residency at his/her current address for the previous 12 months,

n. Postmarked mail addressed to a student at a New York address at least 12 months immediately preceding the first day of classes (a P.O Box is not acceptable)

4- Submit forms and documents to the CUNY SPH Office of Admissions (margaret.krudysz@sph.cuny.edu).

5- Once your information has been reviewed, you will be informed whether you qualify for the in state tuition. If you have already paid your tuition bill and are found eligible for the in-state tuition rate your adjusted tuition bill will be reflected on your CUNYfirst account.

Please complete the NYS Residency Form and submit it along with your supporting documents to the CUNY SPH Office of Admissions. Once your information has been reviewed, you will be informed whether you qualify for the in state tuition. If you have already paid your tuition bill and are found eligible for the in-state tuition rate your adjusted tuition bill will be reflected on your CUNYfirst account.

For questions or more information, please contact: Meg Krudysz, Director of Admissions at Margaret.Krudysz@sph.cuny.edu.