Vermont § 2282a - Determination of residency for tuition purposes

§ 2282a. Determination of residency for tuition purposes

• (a) Enrollment at an institution for higher learning, or presence within the State for
  the purposes of attending an institution of higher learning, shall not by itself constitute
  residence for in-state tuition purposes or for the purpose of eligibility for assistance
  from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation. The Board of Trustees shall adopt
  policies related to residency for tuition purposes, consistent with State and federal
  requirements. Any policies adopted by the Board of Trustees shall not discriminate
  against or exclude a person based solely on the person’s immigration status, or lack
  thereof, if such person would otherwise qualify for and meet requirements for Vermont
  residency for tuition purposes as set forth by the Board and as permitted under federal
  law. (b) Any member of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty who is transferred to Vermont for
  duty other than for the purpose of education shall, upon transfer and for the period
  of active duty served in Vermont, be considered a resident for in-state tuition purposes
  at the start of the next semester or academic period. (c) The spouse and dependent child of any person who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces
  and stationed in this State pursuant to military orders shall be entitled to be considered,
  upon taking up a residence in the State, a resident for in-state tuition purposes
  at the start of the next semester or academic period. The spouse or dependent child
  shall not lose classification as an in-state student if the spouse or dependent child
  continues to reside in the State and the member of the U.S. Armed Forces is transferred
  on military orders or retires. The spouse or dependent child shall lose this classification
  as an in-state student under this subsection if the spouse or dependent child no longer
  resides in the State and shall regain this classification upon again taking up a residency
  in the State only if the member of the U.S. Armed Forces is stationed in this State
  pursuant to military orders. (d) Except as otherwise provided by law, or by consent of the individual identified in
  the record, information collected pursuant to this section that directly or indirectly
  identifies applicants or students, including grant, loan, scholarship, or outreach
  programs, is exempt from public inspection and copying under the Public Records Act
  and shall be kept confidential. (1971, No. 184 (Adj. Sess.), § 30, eff. March 29, 1972; amended 2003, No. 127 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2021, No. 140 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. May 27, 2022; 2023, No. 136 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. July 1, 2025.)