Residency Affidavit

The Washington State Higher Education Residency Affidavit is the easiest application and can be used by any student who is physically present in Washington state at least 12 months prior to attending any Washington college for more than 6 credits per term.

Residency Affidavit application

Residency Tool: Find out if you're eligible to use the affidavit.

Affidavit Eligibility

You may be eligible to use the Residency Affidavit if you maintained a physical presence in Washington for 12 months before admission at ANY Washington college. Eligibility requirements:

Earn a high school diploma, GED, or diploma equivalent before the first term at a Washington college, AND
Maintain a primary residence in Washington for at least one year (12 consecutive months) primarily for purposes other than higher education, AND
Sign an affidavit stating that you meet the above requirements, AND
For students who are not US citizens, national, or permanent residents: Agree to file an application to become a permanent resident of the US as soon as you are eligible to apply.

Higher education purposes

You must live continuously in Washington for at least one year before being admitted to a Washington college or university. If you attend college 7 or more credits per term, this time cannot be counted in the twelve (12) month waiting period. You may be eligible using a different application.

Deadline

DEADLINE: The 30th day of the semester. Affidavits received after that date will be applied to the next semester. If you completed the WASFA, you may opt to submit the online form for faster processing.