If a person is financially independent, they must be a United States citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, Political Asylee, Political Refugee, or hold an A, E, G, H, I, K3, L, O, P, R, S, T, TC, TD, TN, U or V visa to be eligible for review as an in-state resident for tuition purposes.
If a student is financially dependent upon a spouse or parent, the person they are dependent upon must also must be a United States citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, Political Asylee or Political Refugee, or hold an A, E, G, H, I, K3, L, O, P, R, S, T, TC, TD, TN, U or V visa in order for the student to qualify to be reviewed for in-state residency.
Students who hold an B, F, J or M visa are not eligible to establish Ohio residency unless they are financially dependent upon a spouse or parent who is a bona fide Ohio resident. This is defined as a person who meets the criteria established in the Ohio Department of Higher Education guidelines and is also a United States citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, Political Asylee, Political Refugee, or hold an A, E, G, H, I, K3, L, O, P, R, S, T, TC, TD, TN, U or V visa. (NOTE: This change was made by the Ohio Department of Education and is effective July 28, 2003.)
Students who have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival under the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' discretion may apply to have the non-resident fees from their tuition removed as long as all other Ohio state residency requirements are met. To be considered for in-state fees, students with DACA status should submit the Ohio Request for Residency Review or Forever Buckeye form along with supporting documentation, and the following items:
1. Copy of unexpired USCIS I-797 receipt notice showing approval has been granted
2. Employment Authorization Card
3. Ohio Driver's License or Ohio ID card
Students whose immigration status is pending are eligible to establish Ohio residency only if their most recent immigration status was eligible to establish Ohio residency. Financially dependent is defined as having been claimed for tax purposes since birth.