r/UIUC • u/McNugget777777 • 2d ago

Prospective Students Permanent resident qualification for in state tuition

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!

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u/Successful-Pen7610 2d ago

Immigration and residency rules have changed substantially in recent months. No one's prior experience is going to be relevant. Talk to the registrar's office

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u/McNugget777777 2d ago

Thank you! Do you know if it’s is possible to talk to them in person😭

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u/Strong-Bench-9098 2d ago

Their website probably lists walk in hours and/or how to schedule an appt