I was thinking about moving from Florida to Philadelphia, PA to go to technical school or college or trade school and also get a better job. I have my uncle and aunt living in PA, and they say that they can provide me with shelter and support while I can go to school and work. I already have a job offered to me in Philadelphia, PA. So that takes care of finding a job. But was wanting to know if I am capable of being a resident in PA for tuition purpose as well instead of waiting a year? Would I have to do a petition also?
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The short answer, nope, maybe, but not in your current situation. With a little work, you could possibly get citizen status in less than a year. Residing with relatives (other than parent(s)/legal guardian) does not, in and of itself, cause the student to attain residence in the Commonwealth for admission or fee payment purposes. Pennsylvania domicile may be established upon the completion of at least 12 months of continued residence within the state prior to the date of registration, provided such 12 months residency is not primarily for the purpose of attendance in at an institution of higher education. Establishment of Pennsylvania domicile with less than 12 months residence prior to the date of registration must be supported by proof of positive and unequivocal action. Priority consideration will normally be given to such evidence as the purchase of a Pennsylvania home, full-time employment within the state, paying Pennsylvania property tax, filing Pennsylvania income tax returns, and registering motor vehicles in Pennsylvania. Other items of importance which are required are registering to vote in Pennsylvania and the actual exercise of such right, possessing a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, and various other acts which may give evidence of intent to remain indefinitely within the state. Proof of a number of these actions shall be considered only as evidence which may be used in determining whether or not a domicile has been established. Factors mitigating against establishment of Pennsylvania residency might include such considerations as the student not being self-supporting, being claimed as a dependent on federal or state income tax returns, or the parents’ health insurance if the parents reside out-of-state, and receiving financial assistance from state student aid programs in other states.
