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.

(158) Section 11. Effect of a Change in Circumstances on Residency Status.

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.

(163) Section 12. Student Responsibilities.

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 inresidency.

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.