Why do I need a Certificate of Residence?
Your Certificate of Residence entitles you to pay resident tuition, which is less than that of nonresidents.
Residency is determined by county officials, not by the college. You must apply to your County Treasurer or Department
of Finance in order to receive a Certificate of Residence. If a county issues you a Certificate of Residence for the
semester(s) you attend, the county will pay the nonresident portion of your tuition. If you do not obtain a certificate in
accordance with the county regulations, the county will NOT pay this and YOU WILL BE BILLED for the nonresident
tuition.