Louisiana Residency in accordance to UL System rules:
For tuition purposes, a student is considered a Louisiana resident if they have resided
in Louisiana continuously for at least one full year immediately preceding the first
day of classes of their chosen term.
Residence status does not apply if a student resides in Louisiana for the primary
purpose of attending school, as students must show intent to remain in Louisiana through
employment or residential records.
Students seeking to establish Louisiana residency for tuition purposes should complete
Â̲èÖ±²¥'s Residency Form, attaching all necessary documents, and return to the Office of Admissions. All documents
will be reviewed and verified.Ìý
Students can show Louisiana residency for tuition purposes by providing documentation
for several approved residency situations, including:
• Residing with a parent who qualifies as a Louisiana resident
• Being enrolled in 6 or fewer hours per semester while being employed in Louisiana
for twelve consecutive months averaging 35 or more hours a week
• Having a military record listing Louisiana as Home of Record
• Having a spouse who qualifies as a Louisiana resident
• Residing with a legal guardian – granted through the courts prior to the student’s
18th birthday
Complete information on residency documentation can be found in the under "Resident and Non-Resident Classification," or in the
Please email admissions@ulm.edu or call 318-342-5430 for more information.
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Louisiana Residency