Additional information about senior education here.
LMC Revised Date
Tue, 12/04/2018 – 12:00
Office of Origin: Student Engagement & Support
Date Adopted: 07-01-91
Date Reviewed: 09-18-18
Last Date Modified & Approved: 04-28-15, 12-04-18
A student’s initial residency for tuition purposes is determined from information provided on the Application for Admission. Such status, as defined below, may be reconsidered upon presentation of written proof that the student’s residency has changed. The College has the right to verify a student’s residency at any time.
International
A student who is attending on an F-1 visa classified as an International student.
In-District
A student who is not attending on an F-1 visa and is:
A resident within the Lake Michigan College district (Berrien County, [including the Niles zip code 49120], the South Haven Public School District or Covert Township in Van Buren County).
Any individual eligible for educational assistance under either Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty Program), Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill), of title 38, United States Code, and/or the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (38 U.S.C ¬ß 3311(b)(9)) while attending Lake Michigan College (regardless of his/her formal state of residence).
A resident of on-campus housing.
Out-of-District
A student who does not qualify as an In-District student, as defined above and is not attending on an F-1 Visa is classified as an Out-of-District student.
Early College Students
A student participating in Early College courses is defined as a resident as described above. However, during enrollment in an Early College course tuition for that course is based upon the residency of the location of the high school instead of the student’s residency.
Change of Status
A student who is classified as an Out-of-District or International student is eligible for review of residency status if proof of residency, as outlined below and in Section F of this policy, is submitted prior to the first day of the semester in which the student is registered or intends to register. Any status updates requested after the semester begins will be reviewed for subsequent semesters. It is the student’s responsibility prior to registration to inform the Registrar’s Office of any change in residence or status that would affect his/her classification.
Documentation
The College reserves the right to require documentation acceptable to the College in all cases of residency determination and verification including, but not limited to, the following criteria: student’s current residency address and one or more of the following documents confirming that address as the legal home of residence:
Valid State Driver’s License in student’s name
Valid State ID Card in student’s name
Valid motor vehicle registration in student’s name (car insurance and car title are not acceptable)
Voter Registration Card
Military ID Card
Tribal Card with Address
Lease, Mortgage, or Rental Agreement
Property Tax Statement (must be place of residence or property)
Utility Bill
Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance Policy
Notarized statement verifying residency signed by parent(s) if student still in high school, accompanied by parent’s proof of residency or by current high school record (e.g., high school transcript or current report card in student’s name and address).
Dependents
A student may use his or her parent or legal guardian’s residency for tuition purposes if he or she was claimed as a dependent on the parent/guardian’s Federal Income Tax return for the last calendar year. Documentation of the following is required to do so: parent/guardian’s current Property Tax Bill and copy of parents’/legal guardian’s Federal Income Tax return for the last calendar year showing the student claimed as a dependent.
Senior Citizen
Senior Citizens sixty (60) years of age and over who meet In-District criteria will qualify for tuition-free enrollment in any College credit course subject to the following provisions:
The student must be at least 60 years of age prior to the first day of the semester in which the student is registered.
Registration fees and special fees (if any) for courses selected must be paid by the student. All regular registration procedures must be followed.
Discretion to Adjunct
Discretion in adjusting individual cases within the spirit and intent of these regulations is vested with the Board of Trustees or their designee.
Responsibility: Vice President, Student Engagement & Support
References:
Department of Veterans Affairs
International (F1) Students Policy