UT Austin: Buying Property to Gain Texas Residency
Hello Longhorns & Longhorn Parents,
So, you are an out-of-state student or parent who has been accepted to the University of Texas at Austin. Congratulations on this achievement. After acceptance to the University, you should strongly start to consider the costs of in-state vs non-Texas resident tuition costs. By using the UT tuition calculator, I arrived at the following in-state vs non-Texas resident costs. An in-state, full-time student could expect to pay around $11,000. A non-Texas resident can expect to pay around $39,000. I encourage you to check out the costs and tuition rates calculator and run the number for your specific case.
With that said, there is a path forward for non-Texas residents to gain Texas Residency and pay in-state tuition. One such path forward is to purchase property in Texas that way you can be classified as a Texas Resident by the University of Texas Admissions office. By purchasing property, you should be able to update your determination about residency by the following school year if everything is done correctly and timely.
The goal of this article is to highlight useful information for those planning to gain Texas Residency. One key piece of information I would like to highlight is that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board establishes the rules that govern Texas residency for higher education in Texas. As such, as someone interested in making sure you meet the criteria, I recommend reviewing the rules. Key topics covered in the Texas Administrative Code for Determination of Resident Status are listed below.
Who is classified as a Texas resident and entitled to pay resident tuition at all institutions of higher education.
List of documents that may be provided to support a claim of physical residence in the State of Texas.
Domicile of the dependant’s parent is presumed to be the domicile of the dependent unless the dependent establishes eligibility for resident tuition.
I hope this information is helpful, but I am sure you will have questions! Please keep in mind this is just one of the topics to be aware of as you try to establish Texas Residency by purchasing property in Texas. I recommend reaching out so we can chat about key timelines to be aware of, the best season for making a purchase and set you up with access to tools that will help you stay up to date on the newly listed properties in the neighborhood. Feel free to submit an inquiry on my contact page and I will reach out ASAP.