Provisions and Exceptions for In-State Residency

1.  Copy of spouse’s, parents’, or legal guardian’s lease, mortgage agreement, or property deed for the last 12
   consecutive months and subsequent 12 months, which includes date of occupancy and signature page. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the name of the spouse, parent, or legal guardian and the date they moved in/out will be accepted.
2.  Copy of spouse’s, parents’, or legal guardian’s federal and Ohio tax return for the previous tax year. REMOVE
   ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS & CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM
   ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
3. Copies of spouse’s, parents’, or legal guardian’s Ohio driver license, voter registration, and vehicle registration
4. If student is dependent upon spouse, copy of official marriage certificate that includes court seal.
5. If student is dependent upon parent, copy of birth certificate if parents are separated or divorced and Ohio
   parent does not claim student.

1. Documentation of all income including, but not limited to, copies of (2) most recent pay stubs, and copies ofloans and/or scholarships from the previous and current year.
a. Financial Aid Award Summaries: log into MyBGSU portal and click on “Student Center.” Click on the
“Financial Aid” tile, click on “Award Summary” on the left, and select each year needed to print.
b. Paystubs for BGSU Employees: log into MyBGSU portal and go to the “Employees” tab, click on “View
Paycheck” and print two most recent. Be sure to select “View PDF Paycheck” for each paystub.
2. Copy of student’s lease, mortgage agreement, or property deed for the last 12 consecutive months and
subsequent 12 months, which includes date of occupancy and signature page.
a. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence
stating their name, the address of the residence, the name of the student, and the date they moved
in/out will be accepted.
b. If student’s residence in a BGSU residence hall occurred within the last 12 consecutive months or will
occur in the upcoming 12 months in a BGSU residence hall, please provide documentation from
Residence Life of the dates of residence on campus.
3. Copy of student’s federal and state tax return for the previous tax year. REMOVE ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS & CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO
SUBMISSION
4. If student is 25 or under during the 12 month period for which student is financially independent, student must
provide copies of parents’ or legal guardian’s federal tax return for previous year.
5. Copies of student’s Ohio driver license, voter registration, and vehicle registration.

1. A letter from the Ohio employer on company letterhead stating spouse’s, parents’, or legal guardian’s name,
   employment status (full or part time), and date of hire.
2.  Copy of a recent pay stub which demonstrates Ohio taxes being withheld.
3. Copy of spouse’s, parents’ or legal guardian’s lease, mortgage agreement, or property deed. If lease, documentation must include a statement from lessee or owner certifying that the spouse, parent, or legal guardian resides at residence. If lease, mortgage, or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the name of the spouse, parent, or legal guardian and the date they moved in will be accepted.
4. Copy of spouse’s, parents’, or legal guardian’s federal tax return for the previous tax year of who claimed
   student as dependent. REMOVE ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS &
   CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION
5. If married, a copy of official marriage certificate that includes court seal.
6. If student is dependent upon parent, copy of birth certificate if parents are separated or divorced and Ohio
   parent does not claim student.

C3 IMPORTANT NOTE: Employment must be verified every semester under C3. An employment letter will be required
each semester verifying the spouse, parent, or legal guardian is still employed with the employer for which they received C3 residency until the spouse, parent, or legal guardian has lived in Ohio for 12 consecutive months and applies under Provision C2.

1. Copy of the veteran’s DD-214 showing (1) year or more of active duty and honorable discharge.
2. Copy of service-related medical separation papers or the deceased veteran’s death certificate, if applicable.
3. Copy of veteran’s lease, mortgage agreement, or property deed, which includes date of occupancy and signature page. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the names of those living in the rented space, and the date they moved in/out will be accepted. If veteran’s residency includes living in a BGSU residence hall, please provide documentation from Residence Life of the dates lived on campus.
4. If student is dependent upon qualifying veteran, copy of parents’ federal and state tax return for the previous
   tax year. REMOVE ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS & CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION
5. If student is married to qualifying veteran, copy of official marriage certificate that includes court seal.
   

1. Copy of Certificate of Eligibility.
2. Copy of veteran’s lease, mortgage agreement, or property deed, which includes date of occupancy and signature page.
   a. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence
   stating their name, the address of the residence, the name of the student and/or veteran, and the date
   they moved in/out will be accepted.
   b. If student’s residency includes living in a BGSU residence hall, please provide documentation from
   Residence Life of the dates lived on campus.
3. If student is dependent on qualifying veteran, copy of parents’ federal and state tax return for the previous tax
   year. REMOVE ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS & CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT
   NUMBERS FROM ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION
4. If student is married to qualifying veteran, copy of official marriage certificate that must include court seal.
   

1. Copy of Certificate of Eligibility.
2. Copy of student’s and/or veteran’s lease, mortgage agreement, or property deed, which includes date of
   occupancy and signature page.
   a. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence
   stating their name, the address of the residence, the name of the student and/or veteran, and the date
   they moved in/out will be accepted.
   b. If student’s residency includes living in a BGSU residence hall, please provide documentation from
   Residence Life of the dates lived on campus.
3. If student is dependent upon qualifying veteran, copy of federal tax return from previous tax year. REMOVE ALL
   BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS & CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM ALL
   DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION
4. If student is married to qualifying veteran, copy of official marriage certificate that must include court seal.

1. Documentation of proof of eligibility.
2. Copy of student’s current lease, mortgage agreement, or property deed which includes date of occupancy and
   signature page.
   a. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence
   stating their name, the address of the residence, the names of those living in the rented space, and the
   date they moved in/out will be accepted.
   b. If student’s residency is in one of the BGSU residence halls, please provide documentation from
   Residence Life as proof of residence.

1. Copy of student’s Ohio high school transcript.
2. Copy of student’s current lease, mortgage agreement, or property deed which includes date of occupancy and
   signature page. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence
   stating their name, the address of the residence, the names of those living in the rented space, and the
   date they moved in/out will be accepted. If student’s residency is in one of the BGSU residence halls, please provide documentation from
   Residence Life as proof of residence.

1. Current lease or deed establishing that the student is residing in Ohio
2. Copy of student’s certificate of high school equivalence
3. Copy of current immigration or Visa status (if applicable)

1. Copy of spouse/parent’s Leave and Earnings Statement
2.  Copy of marriage certificate (if residency is based on spouse)
3. Copy of parent’s federal tax returns (page 1 & 2) for the most recent tax year (if residency is based on parent)
4. Current lease or deed establishing that the student is residing in Ohio

(D) Additional criteria which may be considered in determining residency may include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Criteria evidencing residency:
(a) If a person is subject to tax liability under section 5747.02 of the Revised Code;
(b) If a person qualifies to vote in Ohio;
(c) If a person is eligible to receive Ohio public assistance;
(d) If a person has an Ohio's driver's license and/or motor vehicle registration.
(2) Criteria evidencing lack of residency
(a) If a person is a resident of or intends to be a resident of another state or nation for the purpose of tax liability, voting, receipt of public assistance, or student loan benefits (if the student qualified for that loan program by being a resident of that state or nation);
(b) If a person is a resident or intends to be a resident of another state or nation for any purpose other than tax liability, voting, or receipt of public assistance (see paragraph (D)(2)(a) of this rule), such as declaring to be in the United States/Ohio for the purposes of seeking an education.
(3) For the purpose of determining residency for tuition surcharge purposes at Ohio's state-assisted colleges and universities, an individual's immigration status will not preclude an individual from obtaining resident status if that individual has the current legal status to remain permanently in the United States. However, a student shall not be granted residency status if the alien is not also an immigrant or a nonimmigrant

1. Current lease or deed establishing that the student is residing in Ohio
2. Copy of official transcript or verification of degree on school letterhead
3. Copy of current immigration or Visa status (if applicable