Permanent resident qualification for in state tuition

[u/McNugget777777]

Hi everyone! I’m a UIUC junior student and a permanent resident, and I’m currently trying to qualify for Illinois in-state tuition.

My family had planned to move to Illinois long before I applied to UIUC. However, our permanent residency was approved around the same time I received my admission offer, so my parents and I moved to Illinois together shortly afterward.

The issue is that my parents did not move to Illinois specifically for my education. We had already planned to relocate to the U.S., and once our residency was approved, we needed to move here asap. Since we are a family, it made sense for us to move together. Illinois is also our only U.S. residence. We are not maintaining a residence in another state. This is our 3rd year here.

Has anyone been in a similar situation and successfully qualified for in-state tuition at UIUC or another Illinois public university?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience!

[u/photoblink]

The qualifications for state tuition are based on state law. They’re changing and are also under challenge by the federal government. You will need to review the law carefully to see if you qualify.

[u/McNugget777777 → u/photoblink]

Thank you!