The UA Little Rock Residency Appeal process is a pathway for non-residents to establish themselves as Arkansas residents for fee purposes. It is not intended for students whose sole or primary purpose for being in the state is to enroll at UA Little Rock and who are likely to exit the state after graduation/completion. Completing a request for residency reclassification is not a guarantee that a change in residency status will be granted.

Deadlines

The deadline to submit your residency reclassification request and documentation is always the eleventh class day for Fall and Spring, and varies for Summer by term. Requests received after the deadline may be considered for the next term.

Reclassification Types

Upon admission to UA Little Rock a student will be classified as one of the following for tuition purposes:

In-state: U.S. citizen or permanent resident who has lived in Arkansas for at least six (6) consecutive months before the beginning of the term for reasons other than attendance at UA Little Rock.

Out-of-state: Anyone who lives outside of Arkansas or is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Non-Traditionally Documented

If you are from Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas, learn more about our neighboring state tuition discount before completing your request. Contiguous State

International: Anyone who is not a US citizen or permanent resident and does not qualify as a Non-Traditionally Documented Student.

Military: Any US Military active-duty, guard, reserve, and veterans who were separated under honorable conditions who have submitted proof of service for verification. Veteran Reclassification

Documents to Submit with the Residency Reclassification Request

The documents required to complete your request are based on your reason for residency reclassification. Find the section that best fits you to review your list of required documents:

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