The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a state-supported
institution of higher education supported by legislative funds derived
from State of Oklahoma tax revenue. As a state tax-supported
institution, the University gives preference in tuition pricing to
residents of the State of Oklahoma.
The University’s definition of the term "resident" may be different from
the definitions developed by other agencies or institutions. The
University does not recognize declarations of resident status made by
other agencies. Thus, a person who is an Oklahoma resident for tax or
voting purposes is not necessarily a resident for The University of
Oklahoma Health Sciences Center tuition purposes. Mere assertion by a
student such as checking “In-State” on the application for admission is
insufficient.
The University has been authorized to make determinations for
in-state/out-of-state classifications for its individual students,
either at the time of initial enrollment, or as the result of a petition
for reclassification. The Office of Admissions and Records is
designated to make these determinations for the University.
If you have questions concerning resident classification, you may
contact the Office of Admissions & Records, 1105 North Stonewall
Avenue, Library Room 121 or (405) 271-2359 with questions concerning
resident classification.
If your status has changed or you have concerns that a classification is
incorrect, you may complete the Petition for Oklahoma Residency and
return it to the Office of Admissions and Records.
Petition for Oklahoma Residency
Each residency petition is judged on its own merit using the guidelines
and regulations established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher
Education (
Policy and Procedures Manual-Section 3.18) "and in compliance with 38 U.S. Code § 3679(c)"
that provides in-state tuition requirements for some individuals using
Veterans Educational Benefits. It is the student's responsibility and
burden to provide convincing evidence to adequately support the
petition.
Petitions and supporting documents must be submitted by the following
deadlines. Petitions submitted after the deadline will be reviewed for
the next term
. In-state reclassification (and associated in-state tuition) is not granted on a retroactive basis.
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Fall - October 31
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Spring - March 31
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Summer - June 30
If you are receiving scholarships, loans, grants or other financial aid,
contact the OUHSC Financial Aid Office for information concerning the
impact reclassification may have on your financial aid.