For more details regarding the qualifying immigration statuses, click here and scroll to “Qualifying Immigration Statuses” section.

To complete the residency requirement, students must submit two items from the list of acceptable documents detailed below. All items must document residency for the 12-month period immediately preceding the first day of classes.

• Lease, deed or rent registration form (used for rent-stabilized apartments) signed by the landlord, which is either a public or private agency, and the student or parent of the student with the same surname
• Letter showing eligibility or disbursement of Social Security or New York City Public Assistance with the student’s New York address covering the 12-month period immediately preceding the first day of classes and including the student’s name
• Copies of the most recent complete Federal and New York State tax returns and the corresponding W-2 form. Responses to Federal form 4506 and New York State form 4506 requesting Federal and State tax information is acceptable if the Federal and State governments acknowledge that the party in question has in fact filed a tax return from the address noted
• NYS ID/Permit/Driver’s License issued at least one year prior to the first day of classes
• IDNYC New York City municipal identification card, showing the date of issuance at least one year prior to the first day of classes
• Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy with the student’s name listed as insured
• Automobile registration with the student’s name listed
• Automobile insurance certificate with the student’s name listed as insured
• Voter registration certificate or card with the student’s name
• Bank statements with a NY address: one from a year prior to the first day of classes, and the most recent statement
• Attendance as a juror in New York State with the student’s name
• Housing lease signed by the landlord (who is an individual and is not a public or private agency) and the student. If the student’s name does not appear on the lease, the Alternate Lease Statement may be substituted. The “Alternate Lease Statement” must be completed and notarized by both the person whose name appears on the lease/contract and the student. The person whose name appears on the lease/contract must also submit proof (i.e., lease, telephone, utility, or similar type bills) of residency at his/her current address for the previous 12 months
• Postmarked mail addressed to a student at a New York address at least 12 months immediately preceding the first day of classes (a P.O Box is not acceptable)

For more information, visit the CUNY Residency Policy.

• Complete: CUNY Residency Application
•  Residency Application, proof of immigration status (citizenship, green card, or qualifying immigration status), and the supporting documents from the list of Acceptable Documents in the section above via our Graduate Admissions File Drop.

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Nonresidents of New York State and out-of-status (undocumented) students who attended a New York State high school for at least two years and graduated, or obtained a New York State High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma, may apply for in-state tuition if they apply to CUNY within five years of receiving their diploma.

Complete and notarize Affidavit of Intent then upload to our Graduate Admissions File Drop along with a copy of your high school diploma/HSE.

For more information, visit the CUNY Residency Policy (Part B).

• Veterans
• Family Members of Certain Uniformed Service Members
• Service Members and Family Members Stationed in New York
• United Nations Personnel
• Exchange Students
• Children of Certain CUNY and New York City Employees

If you believe that you meet requirements for in-state tuition, you may appeal by notifying the Office of Graduate Admissions by completing the form via the link below within 10 days of notification that you have been determined to be a nonresident. You must submit a statement indicating why you disagree with the college's decision.

• Graduate Admissions NYS Residency Appeal Form
• CUNY Residency Policy