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Dear [first],

According to our records, you're currently classified as a nonresident (out-of-state) for tuition purposes. As a graduate or law student, you may be eligible to petition for a change to resident (in-state) tuition classification for Fall 2027 if you moved to Colorado on or before August 18, 2026, and you complete the required steps outlined below.

Domicile refers to your true, fixed and permanent home. Establishing domicile requires:

• Physical presence (living in Colorado)
• Severing legal ties to your previous state
• Establishing legal ties to Colorado in a timely manner after your moveÌý

Your Next Steps to Qualify for Fall 2027

If you moved to Colorado on or before August 18, 2026, and you plan to petition for in-state tuition for Fall 2027:

1. Establish Legal Ties to Colorado as Soon as Possible
   • Obtain a Colorado driver's license or state ID within 120 days of moving.
   • Change your voter registration to Colorado if you are a registered voter.
   • Register your vehicle in Colorado within 180 days of moving.
   • File income taxes as a Colorado resident.
     
     We strongly encourage you to review our Adult Residency Petition Information, and graduate student handout for full requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure all criteria are met.
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2. Submit Your Petition
   • Submit your completed Adult Residency Petition between March 1, 2027 andJuly 16, 2027 (5 p.m.). Please mark this deadline on your calendar.
   • Failure to meet required steps or deadlines will result in denial of your petition, and you will continue to be assessed out-of-state tuition. Maintaining legal ties to another state will also result in denial.

If you moved after August 18, 2026, you may be eligible to petition for a change to resident classification for Spring 2028 or another future term. See our website for dates and deadlines related to other upcoming terms.

If you have questions about your individual situation, please contact the Tuition Classification Office at tuitclass@colorado.edu.

Considerations for International Students & WRGP Participants

International students with student visas (e.g., F-1, F-2, H-3, J-1, M-1, M-2) do not typically qualify for in-state tuition and should not submit a petition without first contacting the tuition classification office at tuitclass@colorado.edu.

Graduate students who qualify for in-state tuition rates under the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) should not make changes to their domicile and should not petition for in-state tuition. WRGP applies to select academic programs only.

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