Your state residency status will be determined based on LSU System regulations and evidence provided on the admission application along with any related documents you provide. Regulations are based primarily on location of your home and place of employment.

To be classified as a Louisiana resident, a student must have abandoned all prior domiciles and lived in Louisiana for at least 365 days immediately preceding the first day of class for the academic term in which residency classification is sought.

Individuals living within Louisiana for one year must prove there was intent to maintain a residence in the state. Residing in Louisiana solely for educational purposes without evidence of the intent to remain in Louisiana will not be sufficient for classification as a resident, regardless of the length of time within the state.

Factors considered in establishing residency:

• financial independence from parents residing in another state or country
• reliance on Louisiana resources for financial support
• continuous presence in Louisiana during periods when not enrolled as a student
• commitments indicating an intent to stay in Louisiana permanently
• paying Louisiana income taxes as a resident during the past tax year
• the absence of these indicators in other states during any period for which Louisiana residency is claimed.

Special provisions have been made for adults moving to Louisiana for employment purposes, military personnel stationed in Louisiana, and international students with immigrant visas. An international student on a student visa is classified as a nonresident. Resident classification and all fees are audited and adjusted, if necessary, after each registration. If you have any questions regarding residency classification, please contact our staff—we are here to help!