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Kentucky Resident status has a direct impact on the amount of tuition a student pays at KCTCS. Tuition and charges are based on whether a student is a Kentucky resident, non-Kentucky resident, or a resident of a contiguous county of a contiguous state.
The policy for Kentucky resident status is determined by Council on Post-secondary education but is enforced at each college.
Determination for Residency
In-state tuition is determined by a student's response to residency questions. There are many factors used to determine residency status. Please contact your KCTCS college Admissions office for more information.
- Have you lived in Kentucky for the last 12 months?
- Do you receive financial support from anyone living outside of Kentucky?
- Does either or both of your parents live in Kentucky?
- Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Based on the answers to these questions, KCTCS can to determine the domicile of a student for tuition purposes. For undocumented students and students who have DACA (deferred action for childhood arrivals), they must also complete a short or long residency form as determined by the KCTCS college they are attending. The form must provide information pertaining to the student's high school graduation or GED completion. Students who completed high school in Kentucky or received their GED in KY generally are eligible for in-state tuition.
Appealing Residency Status
Residency Status questions or issues, please contact JF-Records-Office@kctcs.edu.
Appeals can be mailed or faxed to:
Registrar's Office
109 E. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
Fax Number: (502) 213-2540
Appeals and Review Process
If you feel you meet the requirements to be considered an in-state resident, you will need to complete the Residency Application. To request the appeal, please complete the request form with the Registrar's Office. Select the "Statement and Affidavit for Residency Classification at Kentucky Public Colleges and Universities" from the list, and the Registrar's Office will send you the form.
In addition to the Residency Application, students will need to provide supporting documentation. The Residency Help Guide has been created to assist students in identifying the necessary documents that need to be submitted based on age and filing status.
Students may submit the Residency Application and supporting documentation in one of the following ways:
1. Mail to JCTC, Attn: Records Office, 109 E. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
2. Fax to (502) 213-2540. Attn: Records Office
3. Drop off at the Records Office on any campus and it will be forwarded to the Residency Officer.
Appeal decisions will be made within 7-10 business days.
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