At the University of South Carolina, residency and citizenship are related but each has its own processes and requirements. The Office of the University Registrar can explain how both may impact you.
Your residency determines your status as an in-state or out-of-state student and may impact your tuition and scholarship eligibility. Citizenship defines a student's status as either a citizen of the United States or a citizen of another country.
When you claim South Carolina as your state of residence, you will complete the SC residency certification process as part of your admission to the university. Learn more about the residency requirements, exceptions and appeals processes managed by the Office of the University Registrar.
New students often enter the university with their citizenship status pre-determined through the financial aid process. Others may have to complete the citizenship verification process. Find out how the Office of the University Registrar oversees citizenship verification and how it may apply to you.