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Oregon Residency

"Residency" at SOU is a status that allows a student to pay in-state tuition. The non-resident tuition rate is about $12,000 per year more than resident tuition.

A critical issue in determining that an individual is a "resident" of Oregon is "intent." Intent is determined through examination of specific documents.

Three Requirements for Residency
  • Must be physically present in Oregon for at least 12 consecutive months.
  • Must receive financial support from an Oregon source.
  • While establishing residency, activities must not be primarily those of a student.
  Required Documents
  • Rental or lease agreement, home purchase agreement, driver’s license, auto registration, voter registration, letter from landlord
  • Tax returns, W2 statements, pay stubs, letter from employer, trust document, retirement paper
  • Transcripts from all colleges and universities

The Oregon University System residency policies (PDF) outline residency and intent in greater detail and a Residency Affidavit form (PDF) is also available.

You can also learn more about residency cases and review some special considerations.

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