South Carolina Residency for In-State Tuition

Winthrop University is required by South Carolina state law to verify a student’s residency before the student can be granted in-state status and tuition. The initial residency classification is determined at the time of admission. Your residency status is decided when you apply, and this status stays the same each semester unless new information changes it.

Confirming Your South Carolina In-State Tuition Status

Being a South Carolina resident for tuition purposes is not automatic. Winthrop University follows South Carolina state law (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-112-10 to 59-112-100) to determine if students qualify for in-state tuition. All admitted students who claim South Carolina residency or feel they may be entitled to pay in-state tuition must complete the SC In-State Tuition Form. Until this form is reviewed and approved, students are classified as out-of-state. It is the student’s responsibility to provide proof of residency and submit the necessary documents.

 

Providing Additional Residency Information

Students must fill out the entire form. Incomplete forms will be returned. You can access the form and check your submission status by logging into your application portal at https://apply.winthrop.edu/status.

Sometimes, the information on the SC In-State Tuition Form is not enough to confirm in-state residency. If this happens, you will be contacted directly with details on any additional information or documents needed to complete the review.

Application Deadlines:

  • Fall Semester - August 1
  • Spring Semester - January 2
  • Summer Semester - Two weeks prior to the first day of classes


Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you have questions about in-state vs. out-of-state tuition or need help understanding independent vs. dependent status, we're here to help.  Click here to review our frequently asked questions.

Additional Residency Information can be found on the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Residency Website.

Graduate and Continuing Students

The Office of Records and Registration determines eligibility to pay in-state tuition for Graduate and continuing Winthrop students.  Click here to review their requirements.

 

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