Affidavit And Application For Certificate Of Residency Form

NEW YORK STATE CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION

Why do I need a Certificate of Residence?

Your Certificate of Residence entitles you to pay resident tuition, which is LESS THAN HALF that of nonresidents.

Residency is determined by county officials, not by the college. You must apply to your County Treasurer or Department

of Finance in order to receive a Certificate of Residence. If a county issues you a Certificate of Residence for the

semester(s) you attend, the county will pay the nonresident portion of your tuition. If you do not obtain a certificate in

accordance with the county regulations, the county will NOT pay this and YOU WILL BE BILLED for the nonresident

tuition.

How do I qualify for a Certificate of Residence?

In order to qualify for a Certificate of Residence, you must have lived in New York State for the year prior to date of

registration and in a county of New York State for the last six months of that year. If you have resided in more than one

county during the last six months, you must obtain a certificate from each county.

How long is the Certificate of Residence good for?

The Certificate of Residence is effective for ONE YEAR. You must submit a new Certificate of Residence ONCE A

YEAR, EVERY YEAR you are enrolled at the college.

So, what do I have to do to get my Certificate of Residence?

1. Fill out the application completely, in ink. (Print clearly.)

2. Have the form notarized by a certified New York State notary public. Most county offices will have a notary public

on the premises.

3. Take or mail the application to the County Treasurer in your HOME county. If you mail your application, you will need

to send proof that you reside in that county. Acceptable proof may be a copy of your driver's license, or a rent receipt bill

with your name and address on it, dated at least six months prior. If you reside with your parents, you may send a copy of

your parents' New York State Tax Return for the past year showing you as a dependent. Include a self-addressed stamped

envelope.

4. The County Treasurer will issue the Certificate of Residence to you.

5. Send or bring the Certificate of Residence to the TC3 Center for Career & Educational Planning (Rm 216).

PLEASE- DO NOT BRING THE APPLICATION TO THE COLLEGE, AND DO NOT APPLY FOR YOUR

CERTIFICATE MORE THAN 60 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF THE SEMESTER OR 30 DAYS AFTER

CLASSES BEGIN.

THERE ARE SOME COUNTIES/AREAS THAT HAVE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

BROOME COUNTY RESIDENTS: You must include a letter from a responsible party who is not related.

CAYUGA COUNTY RESIDENTS: Get a Cayuga County application from your TOWN CLERK, have the Town

Clerk fill out their portion, then take the completed application to the Cayuga County Treasurer in Auburn, NY. Call

(315)-669-2784 for examples of acceptable proof of residency.

NEW YORK CITY AREA: APPLY IN PERSON. Have your application notarized before you go. You must have

at least two items of proof of residence. Call (212)-669-2784 for examples of acceptable proof of residence.

SUFFOLK COUNTY RESIDENTS: You must get your Certificate BEFORE classes start. Call the County

Comptroller at (631)-853-5052 for further information.

*If you have any further questions, please call YOUR HOME COUNTY Treasurer, Comptroller, or Department of

Finance.

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