Affidavit (Or Affirmation) And Application For Certificate Of Residence Pursuant To Section 6305 And 6301 Of The Education Law In Connection With Attendance At A Community College Page 2

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A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCE ISSUED BY YOUR HOME COUNTY MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE COLLEGE
ALONG WITH YOUR TUITION PAYMENT. THIS WILL ELIMINATE THE NON-RESIDENT TUITION CHARGE. FAILURE
TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CHARGED THE NON-RESIDENT RATE, WHICH IS NOT REFUNDABLE.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
Resident of New York State for at least one (1) year prior to date of application.
2. Resident of County for at least six (6) months prior to date of application. The current procedure to
procure a Certificate of Residence from the Comptroller’s Office of Purchasing Unit, are as follows:
Students living within the five (5) boroughs must submit a notarized affidavit to the Comptroller’s Office.
TO APPLY:
1.
Complete the AFFIDAVIT (on reverse side) and have it NOTARIZED (Comptroller’s Office DOES NOT
notarize.)
Two (2) items of proof of residence must accompany the affidavit. They must be sufficient to comply with
Education Law, Section 6301, Paragraph 4, which defines: “Resident” as a person who has resided in the state for
a period of at least one year, and in the county, city, town, intermediate school district or school district as the
case may be, for a period of at least six (6) months, both immediately preceding Section 6305 of this chapter.
2. Present the NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIT, plus two items of proof of residency IN PERSON to:
NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS
Office of the Comptroller
1 Centre Street
Municipal Building, Room 1329
New York, NY 10007 (212) 669-2784
For Putnam County (845) 808-1080
For Orange County (845-291-2485)
Department of Finance
Orange County Department of Finance
Putnam County Office Bldg.
265 Main Street
40 Gleneida Avenue
Goshen, NY 10924-1698
Carmel, NY 10512
For Rockland County (845) 638-5133
For Dutchess County (845) 486-2032
Finance Department
Commissioner of Finance
Rockland County
Dutchess County
18 New Hempstead Road
County Office Building
New City, NY 10956
22 Market Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Forms of accepted proof are the following: (TWO (2) ITEMS ARE REQUIRED)
(One dated more than 6 months, one dated less than 6 months)
a.
Lease, deed or if not available, a letter from the landlord on that landlord’s letterhead indicating dates of tenancy
and rent paid.
b. Any envelope mailed to you, dated less than 6 months, proving that you still reside at this address
c.
A copy of prior year’s New York State/City tax returns
d. Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance Policy
e.
Automobile Registration Card within one (1) year
f.
Voter Registration Card within one (1) year
g. Selective Service Card within one (1) year
h. Telephone or Utility bill (not in care of third party or P.O. Box)
If residing with a parent, any of the above proofs showing parent/student residence, along with a notarized letter signed by a
parent stating that student is now and has been, for a period of one (1) year living with that parent

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