The following facts and circumstances, although not necessarily conclusive, have probative value to support a claim for in-state status after twelve months continuous domicile in Georgia (durational residency requirement):

  1. Continuous presence in Georgia during periods when not enrolled as a student.
  2. Payment of ad valorem (property) taxes.
  3. Payment of Georgia income taxes.
  4. Reliance upon Georgia sources for financial support.
  5. Domicile in Georgia of family, or other relatives, or persons legally responsible for the student.
  6. Former domicile in the state and maintenance of significant connections therein while absent.
  7. Ownership of a home or real property.
  8. Admission to a licensed practicing profession in Georgia.
  9. Long term military commitments in Georgia.
  10. Commitments to further education in Georgia indicating an intent to stay here permanently.
  11. Acceptance of an offer of permanent employment in Georgia.
  12. Location of spouse's employment, if any.
  13. Address of student listed on selective service (draft or reserves) registration.
Other factors indicating an intent to make Georgia the student's domicile may be considered by the system institution in classifying a student. Normally, the following circumstances do not constitute evidence of domicile sufficient to effect classification as an in-state student under Regents' policies:

  1. Voting or registration for voting.
  2. Employment in any position normally filled by a student.
  3. The lease of living quarters.
  4. A statement of intention to acquire a domicile in Georgia.
  5. Automobile registration; address on driver's license; payment of automobile taxes.
  6. Location of bank or saving accounts.
WAIVERS
Contiguous Counties. The border tuition policy set forth by the Board of Regents states that students from counties bordering on a county in which a University System of Georgia institution is located shall pay resident tuition fees. This policy includes students from Aiken and Edgefield Counties, South Carolina, who wish to attend Augusta State University. Students must fill out a waiver form and have it signed by a magistrate.

Military Personnel. Active duty military personnel and their spouses and legal dependents stationed in Georgia may qualify for waiver of non-resident tuition. Military personnel should contact the Education Center at their installation for information about current financial and other assistance available to them as members of the armed forces. All military personnel planning to use military tuition assistance programs to defray expenses associated with matriculation at Augusta

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