Provisions and Exceptions for In-State Residency

1. Copy of spouse’s, parents’ or legal guardian’s lease, mortgage agreement or property deed for the last 12
   consecutive months and subsequent 12 months, which includes date of occupancy and signature page. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the name of the spouse, parent or legal guardian and the date they moved in/out will be accepted.
2. Copy of spouse’s, parents’ or legal guardian’s federal and Ohio tax return for the previous tax year. REMOVE ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
3. Copies of spouse’s, parents’ or legal guardian’s Ohio driver license, voter registration and vehicle registration
4. If student is dependent upon spouse, copy of official marriage certificate that includes court seal.
5. If student is dependent upon parent, copy of birth certificate if parents are separated or divorced and Ohio parent does not claim student.

1. Documentation of all income, including, but not limited to, copies of 2 most recent pay stubs and copies of loans and/or scholarships from the previous and current year
   a. Financial Aid Award Summaries: Log into MyBGSU portal and select Financial Aid under Student Resources and select each year needed to print.
   b. Paystubs for BGSU employees: Log into MyBGSU portal and go to the Staff dashboard. Select the View Paycheck button and print two most recent.
2. Copy of student’s lease, mortgage agreement or property deed for the last 12 consecutive months and subsequent 12 months, which includes date of occupancy and signature page
   a. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the name of the student, and the date they moved in/out will be accepted.
   b. If student’s residence in a BGSU residence hall occurred within the last 12 consecutive months or will occur in the upcoming 12 months in a BGSU residence hall, please provide documentation from Residence Life of the dates of residence on campus.
3. Copy of student’s federal and state tax return for the previous tax year. REMOVE ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
4. If student is 25 or under during the 12-month period for which student is financially independent, student must provide copies of parents’ or legal guardian’s federal tax return for previous year.
5. Copies of student’s Ohio driver license, voter registration and vehicle registration

1. A letter from the Ohio employer on company letterhead stating spouse’s, parents’ or legal guardian’s name,
   employment status (full or part time) and date of hire.
2. Copy of a recent pay stub that demonstrates Ohio taxes being withheld
3. Copy of spouse’s, parents’ or legal guardian’s lease, mortgage agreement or property deed. If lease, documentation must include a statement from lessee or owner certifying that the spouse, parent or legal guardian resides at residence. If lease, mortgage, or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the name of the spouse, parent or legal guardian and the date they moved in will be accepted.
4. Copy of spouse’s, parents’ or legal guardian’s federal tax return for the previous tax year of whoever claimed student as dependent. REMOVE ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS &
   CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
5. If married, a copy of official marriage certificate that includes court seal
6. If student is dependent upon parent, copy of birth certificate if parents are separated or divorced and Ohio parent does not claim student

C3 IMPORTANT NOTE: Employment must be verified every semester under C3. An employment letter will be required each semester verifying the spouse, parent or legal guardian is still employed with the employer for which they received C3 residency until the spouse, parent or legal guardian has lived in Ohio for 12 consecutive months and applies under Provision C2.

1. Copy of the veteran’s DD-214 showing 1 year or more of active duty and honorable discharge
2. Copy of service-related medical separation papers or the deceased veteran’s death certificate, if applicable
3. Copy of veteran’s lease, mortgage agreement or property deed, which includes date of occupancy and signature page. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the names of those living in the rented space, and the date they moved in/out will be accepted. If veteran’s residency includes living in a BGSU residence hall, provide documentation from Residence Life of the dates lived on campus.
4. If student is dependent upon qualifying veteran, copy of parents’ federal and state tax return for the previous tax year. REMOVE ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
5. If student is married to qualifying veteran, copy of official marriage certificate that includes court seal

1. Copy of Certificate of Eligibility.
2. Copy of veteran’s lease, mortgage agreement or property deed, which includes date of occupancy and signature page
   a. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the name of the student and/or veteran, and the date
   they moved in/out will be accepted.
   b. If student’s residency includes living in a BGSU residence hall, provide documentation from Residence Life of the dates lived on campus.
3. If student is dependent on qualifying veteran, copy of parents’ federal and state tax return for the previous tax year. REMOVE ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
4. If student is married to qualifying veteran, copy of official marriage certificate that must include court seal

1. Copy of Certificate of Eligibility
2. Copy of student’s and/or veteran’s lease, mortgage agreement or property deed, which includes date of occupancy and signature page.
   a. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the name of the student and/or veteran, and the date
   they moved in/out will be accepted.
   b. If student’s residency includes living in a BGSU residence hall, provide documentation from Residence Life of the dates lived on campus.
3. If student is dependent upon qualifying veteran, copy of federal tax return from previous tax year. REMOVE ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION
4. If student is married to qualifying veteran, copy of official marriage certificate that must include court seal.

1. Documentation of proof of eligibility
2. Copy of student’s current lease, mortgage agreement or property deed which includes date of occupancy and signature page
   a. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the names of those living in the rented space, and the
   date they moved in/out will be accepted.
   b. If student’s residency is in one of the BGSU residence halls, provide documentation from Residence Life as proof of residence.

1. Copy of student’s Ohio high school transcript
2. Copy of student’s current lease, mortgage agreement or property deed which includes date of occupancy and signature page. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the names of those living in the rented space, and the
   date they moved in/out will be accepted. If student’s residency is in one of the BGSU residence halls, provide documentation from Residence Life as proof of residence.

1. Current lease or deed establishing that the student is residing in Ohio
2. Copy of student’s certificate of high school equivalence
3. Copy of current immigration or visa status (if applicable)

1. Copy of spouse/parent’s Leave and Earnings Statement
2. Copy of marriage certificate (if residency is based on spouse)
3. Copy of parent’s federal tax returns (page 1 & 2) for the most recent tax year (if residency is based on parent)
4. Current lease or deed establishing that the student is residing in Ohio

1. Current lease or deed establishing that the student is residing in Ohio
2. Copy of official transcript or verification of degree on school letterhead
3. Copy of current immigration or visa status (if applicable)

1. A letter from the Ohio employer on company letterhead that states employment status (full or part time) and
   date of hire
2. Copy of recent pay stub that demonstrates Ohio taxes being withheld and earning at least $300-$325 per week
3. Copy of student’s current lease, mortgage agreement or property deed that includes date of occupancy and
   signature page. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence
   stating their name, the address of the residence, the name of the student and the date they moved
   in/out will be accepted.

1. Copy of Current Leave & Earnings Statement (LES) showing Ohio as home of record
2. If student is dependent on qualifying veteran, copy of parents’ federal tax return for the previous tax year. REMOVE ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
3. If student is married to qualifying veteran, copy of official marriage certificate that must include court seal

1. Copy of active duty orders
2. Copy of veteran’s lease, mortgage agreement, or property deed that includes date of occupancy and signature page. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the name of the veteran’s name, and the date they moved in/out will be accepted.
3. If student is dependent on qualifying veteran, copy of parents’ federal and state tax returns for the previous tax year. REMOVE ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
4. If student is married to qualifying veteran, copy of official marriage certificate that includes court seal
   

E3 IMPORTANT NOTE: Eligibility must be verified every semester under E3.

1. A letter on official letterhead from employer indicating employee was an Ohio resident at time of transfer
2. Copy of spouse’s, student’s, parents’ or legal guardian’s Ohio tax return for previous year. If student is dependent upon qualifying employee, copy of parents’ or legal guardian’s federal tax return.
3. If student is married to qualifying employee, copy of official marriage certificate that includes court seal

1. Proof of Ohio farm work for at least four months each of past three years that includes a letter from the Ohio employer on company letterhead stating employment status (full or part time) and verification of work for at least four months of each past three years
2. Copy of recent pay stub that demonstrates Ohio taxes being withheld
3. Student must be able to document dependency. An example of documentation includes copy of federal tax return showing student was claimed as a dependent.
4. If student is married to qualifying employee, copy of official marriage certificate that includes court seal

1. A notarized statement on official letterhead from the Community Service agency verifying Ohio as home of record
2. Copy of student’s, spouse’s, parents’ or legal guardian’s lease, mortgage agreement or property deed for the last 12 consecutive months that includes date of occupancy and signature page.
   a. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the name of the student, spouse, parent or legal guardian and the date they moved in/out will be accepted.
   b. If student’s residency includes living in a BGSU residence hall, provide documentation from Residence Life of the dates lived on campus.
3. Student must be able to document dependency.
4. If student is married to person holding community service position, copy of official marriage certificate that must include court seal

1. Copy of legal documentation of steps to end marriage (divorce proceedings paperwork or legal separation paperwork)
2. A notarized statement from student’s parent or legal guardian stating student has reestablished financial dependence upon parent or legal guardian (receiving greater than 50% of support from parent or legal guardian)
3. Copy of parents’ or legal guardian’s lease, mortgage agreement or property deed for the last 12 consecutive months that includes date of occupancy and signature page.
   a. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residence stating their name, the address of the residence, the name parent or legal guardian and the date they moved in/out will be accepted.
4. If student is not living with parent or legal guardian, a copy of student’s lease, mortgage agreement or property deed that includes date of occupancy and signature page.
   a. If lease, mortgage or property deed is unavailable, a notarized letter from the owner of the residency stating their name, the address of the residency, the names of those living at the residence, and the date they moved in/out will be accepted.
   b. If student’s residency includes living in a BGSU residence hall, provide documentation from Residence Life of the dates lived on campus.
5. Student must be able to document dependency.

1. Copy of enlistment papers (DD Form 4/1) or letter from base personnel officer verifying current service
2. If student is dependent on qualifying veteran, copy of parents’ federal and state tax returns for the previous tax year. REMOVE ALL BUT THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND CHECKING/SAVINGS ACCOUNT NUMBERS FROM ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
3. If student is married to qualifying veteran, copy of official marriage certificate that must include court seal

E8 IMPORTANT NOTE: Eligibility must be verified every semester under E8. A letter from base personnel officer verifying current service is required for subsequent terms.