Section F: Student

 

Section FDA.1

Student
Tuition and Fees
Residency

Procedure

Residency

In order for a student to be classified as an in-state resident for tuition purposes, the student must have created a domicile in Texas and resided in Texas for the 12 months immediately preceding registration at a Texas public institution. Specific information about state residency requirements can be obtained from the Registrar.

The Board of Trustees of Navarro College has authorized the waiver of the difference in the rate of tuition for nonresident and resident students for a person, or his or her dependents, who own property that is subject to ad valorem taxation by the district. The person, or his or her dependents, applying for such a waiver shall verify property ownership by presentation of an ad valorem tax statement or receipt issued by the tax office of the district; or by presentation of a deed, property closing statement, or other appropriate evidence of ownership of property that is subject to ad valorem taxation by the district.

Residency Classification – Students Without Lawful Presence

Navarro College shall determine residency for tuition purposes in accordance with the Texas Education Code §54.052 and applicable federal and state law.

Prior state provisions allowed certain students meeting Texas high school graduation and residency criteria to qualify for resident tuition. Eligibility for individuals who cannot demonstrate lawful presence is currently subject to federal court rulings and ongoing legal review.

Accordingly, Navarro College will not grant resident tuition classification based solely on those prior provisions. Students must provide documentation sufficient to establish lawful presence and Texas residency, as required by law and by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Navarro College may revise residency determinations in response to changes in law or governing guidance.

Residency requirements are administered by the Registrar. Students seeking to inquire about, apply for, or present documentation to support residency reclassification must do so through the Registrar.  A Residency Reclassification Form, with all appropriate documentation, must be submitted before the census date of the term for which the reclassification is sought. There is no retro activation of residency reclassification. The Registrar serves as the chief residency officer for the College District.

Approved: 2015
Updated: 2024, 2026
Reviewed: 2020, 2022