• Ownership of real property in Kentucky, if the property was used by the student as a residence preceding the date of application for a determination of residency status;
  • Marriage of an independent student to a person who was domiciled in and a resident of Kentucky prior to the marriage; and
  • The extent to which a student is dependent on student financial aid in order to provide basic sustenance.
  • Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the following facts, because of the ease and convenience in completing them, shall have limited probative value in a determination that a person is domiciled in and is a resident of Kentucky:
  • Kentucky automobile registration;
  • Kentucky driver's license;
  • Registration as a Kentucky voter;
  • Long-term lease of at least twelve (12) consecutive months of noncollegiate housing; and
  • Continued presence in Kentucky during academic breaks.
  • The absence of a fact contained in subsection (3) of this section shall have significant probative value in determining that a student is not domiciled in or is not a resident of Kentucky.
  • Section 11. Effect of a Change in Circumstances on Residency Status. (1) If a person becomes independent or if the residency status of a parent or parents of a dependent person changes, an institution shall reassess residency either upon a request by the student or a review initiated by the institution.
  • Upon transfer to a Kentucky institution, a student's residency status shall be assessed by the receiving institution.
  • A reconsideration of a determination of residency status for a dependent person shall be subject to the provisions for continuous enrollment, if applicable.
  • Section 12. Student Responsibilities. (1) A student shall report under the proper residency classification, which includes the following actions:
  • Raising a question concerning residency classification;
  • Making application for change of residency classification with the designated office or person at the institution; and
  • Notifying the designated office or person at the institution immediately upon a change in residency.
  • If a student fails to notify an institutional official of a change in residency, an institutional official may investigate and evaluate the student's residency status.
  • (3)(a) If a student fails to provide, by the date specified by the institution, information required by an institution in a determination of residency status, the student shall be notified by the institution that the review has been canceled and that a determination has been made.
  • Notification shall be made by registered mail, return receipt requested.
  • Notification shall be made within ten (10) calendar days after the deadline for receipt of materials has passed.

Student Affairs Committee May 11, 2011