Kentucky Resident: A student who is a resident of Kentucky or whose parent(s) is(are) a resident(s) of Kentucky is considered a resident of the state. If a Kentucky resident graduated from an out-of-state high school, proof of residency must be submitted in order to avoid out-of-state tuition. Submission of a residency affidavit may be required to show proof. (See Residency subsection under the Student Expenses section).

Non-resident: A student who is not a resident of or whose parent(s) is(are) not a resident(s) of Kentucky is considered a non-resident.

International: A student who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States is considered an international student. Non-Degree Student: A student not seeking a degree from Kentucky State University is considered a non-degree student. This may include transient/visiting students, early admission (high school) students, senior citizens, post-baccalaureate students without degree intentions, and students pursuing additional undergraduate course work for teacher certification.

Non-Degree Student: A student not seeking a degree from Kentucky State University is considered a non-degree student. This may include transient/visiting students, early admission (high school) students, senior citizens, post-baccalaureate students without degree intentions, and students pursuing additional undergraduate course work for teacher certification.

First-Time Freshman: A student with no prior college experience is considered a first-time freshman.

Freshman Transfer: A student transferring less than 24 semester credit hours to KSU is considered a freshman transfer.

Transfer: A student transferring 24 or more semester credit hours to KSU is considered a transfer student.