Guidelines for Determining Eligibility for Tuition Rates

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Students or prospective students described in either I or II (Part A or Part B) below shall be eligible for in-state tuition rates. Non-resident students described in II (Part B) must submit documentation to the Office of Enrollment Services for determination of whether or not a student meets the criteria.

  1. Resident Students
    A resident student is a person who:
    1. Is a citizen of the United States and has been a legal resident of the State of Alabama for at least 12 months immediately preceding admission, or whose non-estranged spouse has been a legal resident of the State of Alabama for such period, or (in the case of minors or dependent students) whose parent(s) or legal guardian has been a legal resident of the State of Alabama for such period; or,
    2. Is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and officially stationed in Alabama at the time of admission, or whose non-estranged spouse, or (in the case of dependent students) whose parent(s) or legal guardian is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and officially stationed in Alabama at the time of registration.
  2. Non-Resident Students Eligible for In-state Tuition Rates
    A student may be eligible for in-state tuition who:
    1. Is a dependent whose parent(s) or legal guardian has taken full-time permanent employment in Alabama and will commence said employment within 90 days of admission; or
    2. Is not a dependent but who holds full-time permanent employment in Alabama or whose non-estranged spouse holds permanent full-time employment in Alabama and employment will commence within 90 days of admission; or resides in Harris, Heard, or Troup County, Georgia, and attends the Alexander City campus of Central Alabama Community College.
    3. A Veteran using educational assistance under either Chapter 30 (Montgomery G.I. Bill® - Active Duty Program) or Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill®), of Title 38, United States Code, who lives in the State of Alabama while attending a school located in the State of Alabama (regardless of his/her formal State of residence) and enrolls in the school within three years of discharge or release from a period of active duty services of 90 days or more. NOTE: Beginning August 1, 2022, students receiving Chapter 35 benefits may be considered covered individuals under 38 U.S.C. §3679.
    4. Anyone using transferred Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® benefits (38 U.S.C. §3319 who lives in the State of Alabama while attending a school located in the State of Alabama (regardless of his/her formal State of residence) and enrolls in the school within three years of transferor’s discharge or release from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more.
    5. Anyone described above while he or she remains continuously enrolled (other than during regularly scheduled breaks between courses, semesters, or terms) at the same school. The person so described must have enrolled in the school prior to the expiration of the three-year period following discharge or release as described above and must be using educational benefits under either chapter 30 or chapter 33, of Title 38, United States Code.
    6. Anyone using benefits under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (38 U.S.C. §3311 (b)(9)) who lives in Alabama while attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of his/her formal State of residence.)
    7. Anyone using transferred Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits® (38 U.S.C §3319) who lives in Alabama while attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of his/her formal state of residence) and the transferor is a member of the uniformed service who is serving on active duty.
    8. Anyone using educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E.)
    9. The policy shall be read to be amended as necessary to be compliant with the requirements of 38 U.S.C 3679 as amended.
  3. Out-of-State Students
    Any student who does not fall into one of the categories described above for in-state tuition eligibility shall pay tuition and fees at the out-of-state rate.

An out-of-state student cannot attain resident status simply by attending school for twelve months in the State of Alabama. In determining resident student status for the purpose of charging tuition, the burden of proof lies with the student.

The full estimated Cost of Attendance is available at https://www.cacc.edu/admissions-and-aid/cost-of-attendance.

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