In-State Tuition
/ˌɪnˈsteɪt ˈtuːɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A tuition rate charged to students who qualify as residents of the state where an educational institution is located, typically lower than out-of-state tuition.
She paid in-state tuition after proving her residency in the state for over a year.
Forms
- in-state tuition
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Commentary
Determinations of eligibility for in-state tuition often depend on statutory definitions of residency and may involve administrative or judicial review of domicile.
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