Instructions For Submission Of The Independent Student Declaration For Virginia In-State Tuition Rates printable pdf download

Instructions for Submission of the

Independent Student Declaration

for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates

Dependency Determination

According to Virginia Law, 8 VAC 40-120-10 “Dependent student” means one who is

listed as a dependent on the federal or state income tax return of his parents or legal

guardian or who receives substantial financial support from his spouse, parents or legal

guardian. It shall be presumed that a student under the age of 24 on the date of the alleged

entitlement receives substantial financial support from his parents or legal guardian, and

therefore is dependent on his parents or legal guardian, unless the student (i) is a veteran

or an active duty member of the U.S. armed forces; (ii) is a graduate or professional

student; (iii) is married; (iv) is a ward of the court or was a ward of the court until age 18;

(v) has no adoptive or legal guardian when both parents are deceased; (vi) has legal

dependents other than a spouse; or (vii) is able to present clear and convincing evidence

that he is financially self-sufficient. You may challenge this presumption by providing

evidence as follows:

It is your responsibility to provide all documentation that supports

your case. (Please provide copies of these documents—copies

cannot be made in the Enrollment Services Office. Documentation must

remain on file and will not be returned.)

Documentation that must be submitted with the Independent Student Declaration

Form (if it applies to you)

A COVER LETTER DOCUMENTING YOUR STATUS IS REQUIRED

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Completed Independent Student Declaration form with signature and date

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Your most recent Virginia and Federal income tax forms

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Your parent’s most recent State and Federal income tax forms

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Your most recent paycheck stub

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W2 form for the previous year

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Virginia Driver’s License

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Virginia Motor Vehicle Registration

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Virginia Voter’s Registration Card

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If non-U.S. citizen, copy of a visa

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If military, a recent Leave and Earning Statement (LES)

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Evidence of any additional social and/or economic ties to Virginia

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A lease or mortgage in your name

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A letter from the person whom you are living with stating what amount you

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contribute per month

Proof of insurance (car and/or medical) in your name

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Any bills that are in your name with your mailing address (electric,

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telephone, gas, credit card, etc.)

Upon submission of the Independent Student Declaration form and all required copies of

your documentation, an evaluation of your status will be made after which you will receive

written notification of the decision.

Instructions For Submission Of The Independent Student Declaration For Virginia In-State Tuition Rates

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