Your residency status is initially determined by the WSU Admissions Office working with the University Registrar. The determination is based on the information provided in your application to WSU. Residency decisions are guided by the laws and regulations established by the Kansas Legislature and the Board of Regents.
How do I get in-state tuition?
- Generally, if you (or your parents, if you are a minor) have lived in Kansas more than one year (12 months), you have not been enrolled at a college during that time, and you intend to stay in Kansas indefinitely, you will be considered a resident for tuition and fee purposes. In other words, you demonstrate that you have chosen to live in Kansas for at least 12 months because you want to make Kansas your permanent home and not just because you want to get in-state tuition.
Are there any exceptions to the one-year rule?
- Yes, even if someone does not qualify for in-state tuition rates because they have not been a Kansas resident for twelve months prior to enrollment at a state university, Kansas law allows in-state tuition rates for certain categories of people and their spouses or dependents. These include: certain Kansas high school graduates; current military personnel and certain veterans; people who have been recruited to work in Kansas; persons who lost their resident status within six months of enrollment (if they return to Kansas); a dependent student whose parents are divorced, as long as at least one parent is a Kansas resident as defined by applicable statutes; indigenous American students who are members of eligible tribal nations, and employees of state universities.
Questions? Please call (316) 978-3672 or email residency@wichita.edu.
To view residency FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), please visit https://www.wichita.edu/services/registrar/residency/residency_FAQ.php.
Please also visit www.wichita.edu/residency for additional residency information.