Tuition Equity: Questions and Answers
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What is Tuition Equity?
Tuition equity was a bill signed into law in 2013. Tuition Equity allows for students who meet certain criteria to be exempt from non-resident tuition and fees. Students who are eligible will pay the same tuition rates as Oregon Residents for up to five years after initial enrollment at an Oregon public university.
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Who Does the Law Effect?
Eligible students who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.
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What are the Eligibility Criteria?
To be eligible the student must
- attend school in the United States for at least five years
- study at a high school in Oregon for at least three years
- graduate from an Oregon high school
- show their intent to become a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (if they are not already)
How do I show my intent to become a citizen or lawful permanent resident?
Please connect with the Office of Admissions and we will assist you throughout the process.
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