Residency Status for Tuition Purposes
A person moving to Colorado must be domiciled in the state for 12 continuous months before being eligible to apply for in-state resident status. To qualify for in-state tuition' a person must do more than merely reside in Colorado for the preceding 12 months. "Residency" in this context means legal "domicile," which requires intent to remain in Colorado indefinitely, regardless of enrollment at Western State College of Colorado.
For a student under the age of 22, or a student who turned 22 during the 12 month period, the residency classification is based on the parents' residency unless the student can prove emancipation. Students 21 years of age and under, if emancipated, must demonstrate that they themselves have met the residency requirements.
General information on definitions and obtaining in-state residency is available from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.
The final authority for decisions regarding residency classification at Western State College of Colorado resides with the college.
Questions regarding residency status should be referred to the Registration Services Office. You may e-mail residency questions to mrogers@western.edu or call (970) 943-2047. Petition forms are available in the Registration Services Office, Taylor Hall 201.
Important Dates and Deadlines
| Semester | Earliest Submission Date | Early Decision Deadline | FINAL Deadline | Domicile Qualifying Date |
| Summer 2008 | 03/27/2008 | 05/13/2008 | 05/27/2008 | 05/27/2008 |
| Fall 2008 | 06/25/2008 | 08/01/2008 | 08/25/2008 | 08/25/2008 |
| Spring 2009 | 11/12/2008 | 12/19/2008 | 01/12/2009 | 01/12/2009 |
Earliest Submission Date: First date that petitions will be accepted for that semester.
Early Decision Deadline: Completed petitions received by this date will receive a decision prior to the tuition due date unless additional documentation is required. If you submit your petition after this date and a decision is not made before the tuition due date, you must pay tuition at the out-of-state tuition rate by the due date. If your petition is approved, you will be issued a refund of any overpayment you have made.
Final Deadline: Last day for petitions to be accepted for that semester. PETITIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.
Domicile Qualifying Date: The last date that a Colorado domicile must have been clearly established to meet the minimum one year domicile requirement. This date is subject to changes in the College calendar.