Residency

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions determines eligibility for classification as a Louisiana resident based on LSU System regulations and evidence provided on the application for admission and related documents. Regulations relate primarily to location of the home and place of employment.

A resident student is defined as one who has abandoned all prior domiciles and lived in the state of Louisiana continuously for at least one full year (365 days) immediately preceding the first day of classes of the term for which classification as a resident is sought.

Individuals living within this state for one year must be able to prove there was intent to maintain a residence in Louisiana. 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, although not necessarily conclusive, include:

• 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; and
• the absence of these indicators in other states during any period for which domicile in Louisiana is asserted.

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. Appropriate credits or charges are then made to the student's account. For additional information concerning the establishment of residency, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Bengal Legacy Scholarship for Non-Resident Sons & Daughters of LSU Graduates

Recipients of these awards receive an exemption from 75 percent of the non-resident fee. (See detailed information regarding tuition and expenses.) To qualify, you must be classified as a non-resident undergraduate student (no previous degree), must be the natural, adopted, or step child of a graduate of any LSU System school, and must qualify for admission to the University.

To apply for this scholarship, check “Yes” on the Application for Undergraduate Admission where it asks if your father or mother graduated from a school in the LSU System. Once your application for admission has been received, an application for the Bengal Legacy Scholarship will be mailed to you. For more information on this award, contact the Office of Student Aid and Scholarships at financialaid@lsu.edu or at 225-578-3103.

Undergraduate Admissions
1146 Pleasant Hall • Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 225-578-1175 • Fax: 225-578-4433
admissions@lsu.edu