The State of Texas requires that each student sign an affidavit certifying his/her legal residence at the time of enrollment. The responsibility for registering under the proper residence classification belongs with the student, and any question concerning the right to classification as a resident of Texas or the College of the Mainland District must be clarified before enrolling.
Students must live in Texas at least 12 months prior to registration to be classified as state residents. The State Auditor requires additional documentation to support the Oath of Residency. The following documents are acceptable:
- Driver's License (12 months prior)
- Employment Verification (employer, check, contract)
- Voter Registration Card
- Property Purchase
- Rental Agreement
- Utility Bills
- Bank Statements
Residents: Residents of the College of the Mainland District and the State of Texas. To be a legal resident of the College of the Mainland District, a person must reside in the Dickinson, Hitchcock, La Marque, Santa Fe or Texas City school districts.
Non-resident of District: Residents of the State of Texas but not residents of the College of the Mainland District.
Non-residents of Texas: Texas law defines a nonresident student of Texas as a U.S. citizen less than 18 years of age who lives away from his/her family and whose family has not resided in Texas 12 months preceding the date of registration; or a student 18 years of age or older who resides out of state; or who has not been a resident of the state 12 months subsequent to his/her eighteenth birthday; or for the 12 months immediately preceding the date of registration.
International Students: Non-citizens who cannot be classified as residents of Texas or the United States. Any question concerning residency should be referred to the Admissions and Records Office.
Residency Status: Residency status is determined in accordance with Rules and Regulations for Determining Residency Status, published by the Texas Higher Education, Coordinating Board, and pursuant to Title 3, Texas Education Code. Information concerning residence requirements is available in the Admissions and Records Office.
Admissions & Registration
Contact
Admissions Office
Administration Bldg., A-141
409-938-1211, Ext. 264
888-258-8859, Ext. 264