Residency Forms

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Petition & Related Forms

• Petition for Change in Classification for Tuition Purposes  
  Students wishing to apply for a change to an out-of-state residency designation will need to complete this petition form by the established petition deadlines.
• Maryland Certified Tax Return Request Form 129 (search for Form 129)
  All petitioners will be required to submit Comptroller copies of Maryland Income Tax returns. Certified income tax returns can be obtained by searching Form 129 at www.marylandtaxes.gov. Completed forms should be submitted by mail or in-person to a local branch. If requested by mail, certified taxes should be mailed to your address and then submitted to RRS with all ssn and bank information removed prior to submission. Please contact RRS for instructions on submitting the certified tax copies.
  • This process can take as long as 15 business days. Please take this into consideration as you prepare your petition and supporting documents for submission by the established petition deadlines.

University System of Maryland Nonresident Tuition Differential Exemption for Eligible Maryland High School Graduates (Maryland Dream Act)

• USM Non-resident Tuition Differential Exemption for Eligible Maryland High School Graduates  
  To request a change in residency based on the Non-Resident Tuition Exemption for Eligible Maryland High School Graduates, complete this from and the required supporting documents listed within the body of the form.
• Non-resident Tuition Exemption Checklist  
  Refer to this checklist for information about required documents.

Military Personnel

• Residency Reclassification Checklist for Military Members/Spouse/Dependents  
  Refer to this checklist for information regarding documentation required for receiving an in-state tuition exemption as military personnel or a spouse/dependent of such.

USM Employee

• Residency Reclassification Checklist for Regular Employees of USM or their Spouse or Financially Dependent Child  
  Refer to this checklist for information regarding documentation required for receiving in-state residency status as a regular USM employee or spouse/dependent of such.