Kentucky Residency Application

Application Steps

  1. Review the Kentucky Residency page.
  2. Verify that the Deadline hasn't passed.
  3. Gather your Required Supporting Documentation.
  4. Submit your Kentucky Residency Application.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

First Day of Fall Semester

Spring Semester

First Day of Spring Semester

Summer Semester

First Day of Summer Semester

Important: Applications are only reviewed for current–term eligibility. It is the student's responsibility to submit an application by the application deadline listed above. The application deadlines are strictly enforced, and submissions for past–term eligibility will not be considered.

Also note: Fee payment deadlines cannot be extended while a student’s residency application is being reviewed. Students may opt to pay by using the University’s tuition payment plan. Information on payment plans can be found on the Bursar's webpage.

Required Supporting Documentation

Applications submitted without all required documentation as listed below will not be reviewed.

You must submit at least two of the following documents. If you are not a US Citizen, you will also need to submit your current immigration or Visa status.

  • A current signed lease or deed
  • Student's valid Kentucky driver’s license or state ID
  • Vehicle registration
  • Student's Kentucky state income tax return for the most recent tax year
  • A valid Kentucky driver’s license for your parent or spouse
  • Your parent federal tax returns for the most recent tax year listing you as dependent
  • Your spouse's federal tax returns for the most recent tax year
  • Your current immigration or Visa status (if applicable, this is required)
  • Your parent or spouse's current immigration or Visa status (if applicable, this is required)

You must submit at least two of the following documents. If you are not a US Citizen, you will also need to submit your current immigration or Visa status.

  • A current signed lease or deed
  • Student's valid Kentucky driver’s license or state ID
  • Vehicle registration
  • Student's Kentucky state income tax return for the most recent tax year
  • A valid Kentucky driver’s license for your parent or spouse
  • Your parent federal tax returns for the most recent tax year listing you as dependent
  • Your spouse's federal tax returns for the most recent tax year
  • Your current immigration or Visa status (if applicable, this is required)
  • Your parent or spouse's current immigration or Visa status (if applicable, this is required)

You must submit at least two of the following documents. If you are not a US Citizen, you will also need to submit your current immigration or Visa status.

  • A current signed lease or deed
  • Student's valid Kentucky driver’s license or state ID
  • Vehicle registration
  • Student's Kentucky state income tax return for the most recent tax year
  • A valid Kentucky driver’s license for your parent or spouse
  • Your parent federal tax returns for the most recent tax year listing you as dependent
  • Your spouse's federal tax returns for the most recent tax year
  • Your current immigration or Visa status (if applicable, this is required)
  • Your parent or spouse's current immigration or Visa status (if applicable, this is required)

You must submit at least two of the following documents. If you are not a US Citizen, you will also need to submit your current immigration or Visa status.

  • A current signed lease or deed
  • Student's valid Kentucky driver’s license or state ID
  • Vehicle registration
  • Student's Kentucky state income tax return for the most recent tax year
  • A valid Kentucky driver’s license for your parent or spouse
  • Your parent federal tax returns for the most recent tax year listing you as dependent
  • Your spouse's federal tax returns for the most recent tax year
  • Your current immigration or Visa status (if applicable, this is required)
  • Your parent or spouse's current immigration or Visa status (if applicable, this is required)

Application

Please note that this application is used for all Kentucky residency rates. Our office will determine the best rate available based on your eligibility.

Questions? Please email us at resid@uc.edu!