Financially Dependent Students
The residency of a financially dependent student is based on the domicile of the student's parent, step-parent, or legal guardian. Students are considered financially dependent when they are claimed on someone else's federal income taxes and/or they receive more than half of their support from another person. It is possible for a student to be considered a resident in multiple states when parents do not live in the same state.
General Information
Supporting Documents
Documents that prove your residency claim are required as part of your residency application. The Required Document Checklist, linked above, is helpful for assembling these documents.
Dependent Student Scenarios
In the scenarios below, the term "parent" or "parents" is used to describe a parent (adopted or birth), step-parent, or legal guardian. A family member may not be considered a "parent" unless there is a legal document describing the individual as the legal guardian. WA = Washington.