Mickalino Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 I have decided that, after over a 10 year absence, I am going to return to college, and get my degree. The problem I am having is determining where I can get in-state tuition, since I've been a half-resident in 2 different states. I am on the verge of moving from NC back to Florida, where I came from, but I am having second thoughts now.<br />I've lived in NC for 2 1/2 years, which under normal circumstances, would qualify a person for in-state tuition. However - I still have a Florida driver's license, Florida vehicle registration, and Florida auto insurance (which has been billed to a friend'ds residence in FLA, in the meantime). The question is which state do I have a better chance at getting in-state tuition based on their criteria, and my situation ? <br />I prefer to ask individuals rather than just call the college and ask them, because I don't want to tip my hand to them, as to what I've been doing and what I'm trying to do. In other words, I'll only get a NC license, etc, if I know for a fact that it will be enough to get me the in-state tuition here, (obviously I wouldnt have had the license for a year, but I can show proof I've lived here a year), and maybe that will be enough. I've paid NC state income taxes, which is one thing they look for, but not property taxes, since my vehicle was registered in FLA.<br />Or should I just try to attend school in FLA and hope that my driver's license and auto registration will be enough to qualify ? If anyone can speak fom experience on this, it would be highly appreciated.<br /> <br /> [ January 24, 2002: Message edited by: Mick ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardi gras skin Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 Go directly to the colleges you are interested in and tell them your story. The admissions offices deal with junk like that all the time. My Dad was military, and all the questions i applied to had to give me their take on residency issues.<br /><br />Besides. When you talk to them they immeiately see what a key memeber of their community you would be. They may pull some strings to recruit you. <img border="0" title="" alt="[big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted January 24, 2002 Author Share Posted January 24, 2002 Thanks man, I didn't realize they could be flexible with these issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 Mick, I'm almost certain you can show telephone and electric bills, or signed leases to demonstrate your residence. In the case of Florida, all you need is the license. In NC's case, you actually were a resident and can show that. You should qualify. However, you should bring your arse up here. It's nice <img border="0" title="" alt="[smile]" src="smile.gif" /> .<br /><br />I just turned down a job in Florida for a $35,000 a year raise because I like it up here so much <img border="0" title="" alt="[smile]" src="smile.gif" /> . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 Minnesota nice in January? <br /><br />The people up there must be AWFULLY friendly. Or is the cold slowing those synapses? <img border="0" title="" alt="[smile]" src="smile.gif" /> <br /><br />You like it better than NC? That may not be a fair comparison since you did live in Durham. <img border="0" title="" alt="[smile]" src="smile.gif" /> If so, would it be the place, people or situation or some combination of the three? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 I hated North Carolina with a passion, but, you are right, I did live in Durham <img border="0" title="" alt="[smile]" src="smile.gif" /> . I hate hot and it was hot. Durham is a pit of despair with an oasis in the middle at Duke. Chapel Hill was pretty sweet though <img border="0" title="" alt="[smile]" src="smile.gif" /> . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted January 24, 2002 Author Share Posted January 24, 2002 Art, I'm tryin real hard to buy into the Minnesota deal, but I think I need a little more to convince me that it's the promised land <img border="0" title="" alt="[smile]" src="smile.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 Consider this Mick.<br /><br />As a Minnesota resident the great socialists that live here will find a way to almost pay for your education for free. That's huge <img border="0" title="" alt="[smile]" src="smile.gif" /> .<br /><br />You also get great summers. No one appreciates the outdoors more than Minnesotans so when the weather is smooth, we hit the lakes. I happen to prefer the winter, but, Minnesota is a much more enjoyable state than North Carolina, though, the taxes are draconian and I just know Brian Sullivan has no shot up here to make it right as Jessie will probably win again <img border="0" title="" alt="[smile]" src="smile.gif" /> . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted January 25, 2002 Author Share Posted January 25, 2002 Is there enough wind on those lakes to propel a windsurfer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 Mick, <br /><br />These here parts are fishing boat lakes or, like I'll get, Pontoon boat lakes. We tolerate sale boats, but, we just can't get along with wind surfers <img border="0" title="" alt="[smile]" src="smile.gif" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.