Application for Border State Waiver

(Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina & Tennessee ONLY)


TUITION DIFFERENTIAL WAIVER


Prior to submitting a Border State Residents out-of-state tuition waiver application, students are advised to review the University System of Georgia Border State Residents out-of-state tuition waiver policy found in Section 7.3.4.1 of the Board of Regents Policy Manual (www.usg.edu/policymanual). Please note that the Border State Residents out-of-state tuition waiver is available to qualifying undergraduate students only. Documentation must be provided with application.

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Will you be attending as an undergraduate student?*
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This waiver application is based on your present and permanent home (domicile) in the following eligible state (Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee) bordering Georgia:*
Will you have lived in the above state for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the first day of classes for the term the waiver is requested?*
Have you graduated or will you graduate from a high school in the above state?*
Have you ever lived outside of the above state above?*

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Briefly describe your reason for moving to the above state.

Do you hold a current driver’s license/state-issued ID?*
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Do you own a motor vehicle?
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Are you registered to vote?
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Did you file a state income tax return for the most recent tax year?
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Please list all employment for the past two years, including military service.

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Are you under the age of 24?*
Parent or Legal Guardian Domicile*
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Has that individual ever lived outside of the above state?*

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Do they hold a current driver’s license/state-issued ID?*
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Do they own a motor vehicle?*
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Are they registered to vote? *
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Did they file a state income tax return for the most recent tax year?*
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Were you claimed as a dependent?*
Did they file a federal income tax return for the most recent tax year?*
Were you claimed as a dependent?*

By typing my name below, I understand that any material false statement made knowingly and willingly by me on this application, or any documents attached hereto may, in accordance with O.C.G.A. 16-10-71, which provides that upon conviction, a person who knowingly commits the offense of false swearing shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both, subject me to prosecution in a court of law. Additionally, I further understand that any such false statement may subject me to immediate dismissal from the institution.


Further, I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information submitted on this application is true and complete.

Only those students verified to be lawfully present in the United States may be considered for an out-of-state tuition waiver. Waiver applicants may be required to provide additional documentation to meet this requirement. One of the following must be submitted:


  • A certified US Birth Certificate showing the student was born in the U.S. or a U.S. Territory. (A photocopy or faxed copy is not acceptable)
  • A U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570)
  • A U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561)
  • A U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (DS-1350) or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240).
  • A current military ID (service member only, not dependent)
  • A current, valid permanent resident card (USCIS form I-151 or I-551). Must have copy of the front and back of the card.
  • A current U.S. Passport


Also required: Please attach one of the following to confirm domicile in the border state:


  • Copy of driver’s license or state-issued ID
  • Copy of vehicle registration
  • Copy of state tax return filed for the most recent tax year
  • Copy of federal tax return filed for the most recent tax year
  • Copy of utility bills
  • Copy of lease agreement or warranty deed (dated 12+ months)
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