Residency Requirements
The University of Houston-Victoria is a state university, meaning Texas residents and non-residents have different tuition rates. Residents of the state of Texas will be billed in-state tuition and non-residents will be billed out-of-state tuition.
Determining Residency
There must be conclusive evidence of a student’s intent to permanently establish domicile in Texas. Domicile means to live and maintain gainful employment in the state of Texas. Those wishing to change their residency status must show they have been domiciled in the state of Texas for 12 months or more before the semester in which they are applying for.
If the admissions application indicates you aren’t a U.S. citizen or permanent resident but that you may qualify for residency based on Texas high school graduation, you will be prompted to download and submit the Residency Affidavit. The form must be completed, signed, notarized and submitted to the University.
Residency Requirements
Residency Classification Review
Do you think you may qualify for residency after living in Texas for at least 12 months? If you believe you are incorrectly classified, take steps to correct the inaccuracy by submitting the Residency Questionnaire eForm, via your student self-service account. Navigate to the "Admissions" tile, select "Residency Questionnaire" then "Add a Residency Questionnaire."
Any changes to residency status must be made before the census day (the 12th class day) to take effect for the current/upcoming semester. Changes made after the census date will be reflected in the following semester.
Non-resident students currently enrolled may also use this form to apply for consideration for reclassification to Texas Resident for tuition purposes.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding residency requirements, please contact the Office of Admissions.
Location
University of Houston-Victoria
Office of Admissions Processing
3007 N. Ben Wilson
Victoria, TX 77901
Contact Information
Phone: (361) 570-4110
Email: admissions@uhv.edu