The physical presence of an individual in the state of Minnesota for a period of not less than one calendar year shall be the minimum basic requirement for the purpose of determining resident tuition status, except as otherwise stipulated in Minnesota Statute. Resident tuition status shall be granted to individuals who meet the requirements of one of the items below and who provide sufficient documentary evidence supported by that item. If you would like to appeal your residency status, please contact the Registrar’s Office or fill out a Residency Classification Form (111KB PDF).
- Have lived in Minnesota substantially and continuously for 12 months immediately prior to my application at Minnesota State University, Mankato; and during this period, I have not been enrolled as a full-time student at any post-secondary institution in Minnesota. (Rent receipts, the deed to your home, or a letter from your employer will be needed.)
- Graduated from a high school in Minnesota within 24 months prior to my first day of enrollment at Minnesota State University, Mankato. (Your high school transcript will be needed.)
- Currently serving in the armed forces of the United States and have been living in Minnesota for one calendar year and have been assigned to active duty in Minnesota. (A letter from the military documenting this assignment will be needed.)
- The spouse/dependent of an individual who is currently serving in the armed forces in the United States and have been living in Minnesota for one calendar year and have been assigned to active duty in Minnesota. (A letter from the military documenting the individual's assignment will be needed. Also, the spouse of the individual will need a copy of his/her marriage certificate, and the dependent will need documentation which verifies dependency.)
- A veteran who lives in Minnesota, have served in the armed forces of the United States for a period in excess of 190 days for purpose other than training, and have been released form such service within the last two years. (A copy of the DD-214 will be needed.)
- A student who has been in Minnesota as a migrant farm worker as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, section 633.104, over a period of at least two years immediately before admission or readmission to a Minnesota public post-secondary institution, or are a dependent of such migrant farm workers. Documentation verifying the above will be needed.
- A citizen of the United States, employed by the federal government, and stationed outside the continental United States, and pay taxes only to Minnesota. Also, pay taxes to no other nonfederal government, including the governments of another state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth, or a trust territory of the United States. (Documentary evidence will be needed.)
- The spouse/dependent of a citizen of the United States who is employed by the federal government, is stationed outside the continental United States, and pays taxes to only Minnesota. The individual pays taxes to no other nonfederal government, including the governments of another state, the District of Columbia, a commonwealth or a trust territory of the United States. (A letter from the military documenting the individual's assignment will be needed. Also, the spouse of the individual will need a copy of his/her marriage certificate, and the dependent must attach documentation which verifies dependency.)
- Have moved to Minnesota to accept permanent, full-time employment. (A letter on official letterhead dated from the employer verifying the dates of the employment and the number of hours per week worked will be needed.)
- The spouse of an individual who has moved to Minnesota to accept permanent, full-time employment. (A letter on official letterhead dated from the individual's employer verifying the dates of his/her employment and the number of hours per week that he/she works will be needed. A copy of the marriage certificate will also be needed.)
- The dependent of an individual who has moved to Minnesota to accept permanent, full-time employment. (A letter on official letterhead dated from the individual's employer verifying the dates of his/her employment and the number of hours per week that he/she works will be needed. Documentation showing dependency will be needed.)
- A resident of Manitoba, Canada. Documentation verifying Manitoba residency will be needed.
- Married to a Minnesota resident and have lived in Minnesota for one calendar year. (A copy of the marriage certificate, documentation verifying that the spouse is a Minnesota resident and proof residence in Minnesota for one calendar year will be needed.)
- Midwest Student Exchange Program – A resident of Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, or Nebraska. Documentation providing proof that the resident of one of the above states will be needed.)
- A student who is recognized as a refugee by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the untied Sates Department of Health and Human Services. Documentation verifying this will be needed.
- Domicile – Have lived in Minnesota for at least one calendar year immediately prior to applying for in-state tuition. And residency is not merely for the purpose of attending a college or university in Minnesota. Proof of residency is required.
