Section 16-64-2 Requirements for qualification as resident student.

Section 16-64-2

Requirements for qualification as resident student.

For purposes of admission and tuition, a public institution of higher education may consider that the term resident student includes any of the following:

(1) One who, at the time of registration, is not a minor and satisfies one of the following:

a. Is a full-time permanent employee of the institution at which the student is registering or is the spouse of such an employee.

b. Can verify full-time permanent employment within the State of Alabama or is the spouse of such an employee and will commence said employment within 90 days of registration with the institution.

c. Is a member or the spouse of a member of the United States military on full-time active duty stationed in Alabama under orders for duties other than attending school.

d. Is employed as a graduate assistant or fellow by the institution at which the student is registering.

e. Is an accredited member of or the spouse of an accredited member of a consular staff assigned to duties in Alabama.

f. Is, at the time of passage of this chapter, a student enrolled at a public college or university and who is currently classified as a resident for tuition purposes provided such student maintains continuous enrollment at that institution.

(2) One who, at the time of registration, is a minor and whose supporting person satisfies one of the following:

a. Is a full-time permanent employee of the institution at which the student is registering.

b. Can verify full-time permanent employment within the State of Alabama and will commence said employment within 90 days of registration with the institution.

c. Is a member of the United States military on full-time active duty stationed in Alabama under orders for duties other than attending school.

d. Is an accredited member of a consular staff assigned to duties in Alabama.

(Acts 1996, No. 96-663, p. 1088, §2.)