Appealing a Residency Decision

A student may appeal a "denied" decision for residency classification made by the Office of the Registrar. This appeal must be filed with the Residency Appeals Board within thirty days of the decision of the Office of the Registrar. If the appeal is not filed within this time frame, the decision of the Office of the Registrar becomes final.

The fact that a student does not qualify for in-state residency status in any other state does not guarantee in-state residency status for tuition purposes in Nevada. Residency status at all NSHE institutions is governed by Board of Regents policy. Residency classification for tuition purposes clearly places the burden of proof upon the 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 both criminal charges and college disciplinary procedures.

Please contact the Office of the Registrar for instructions regarding the appeals process.