Moberly Area Community College Policy Handbook 2026-2027

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G.280 Residency

(Revised February 25, 2008) (Revised January 26, 2015) (Revised February 23, 2015) (Revised May 22, 2023)

Definition of In-District, Out-of-District, and Out-of-State Student:

  1. In-District Student

    1. Students claimed as dependent by their parents, who reside or do not reside with their parents, and whose parents have their permanent residence within the Moberly Area Community College (MACC) Taxing District.

    2. Students who have established permanent residence in the MACC Taxing District through full-time employment or other pursuits. A student who has established residence in the MACC Taxing District for the purpose of attending college must reside in the MACC Taxing District for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of classes.

    3. Students who have declared their emancipation (i.e. under the age of 21 and who are not under the care, custody, and support of a legal custodian(s)) and have established their residence within the MACC Taxing District by living in the district for 12 consecutive months prior to enrollment.

    4. Any individual who is currently serving in the Missouri National Guard or a reserve component of the military forces of the United States or who is in the process of separating from any branch of the military forces of the United States with an honorable or a general discharge shall have in-district resident status for purposes of admission and if the individual

      1. Demonstrates presence in the MACC Taxing District; and

      2. Declares residency in the MACC Taxing District.

  2. Out-of-District Student

    1. An out-of-district student is one whose permanent residence and address are within the state of Missouri but not within the MACC Taxing District. In addition, if the student is not living with their parents, the student must be 21 years of age and emancipated (student is not under the care, custody or support of a legal custodian(s)).

    2. Students who have established permanent residence in the state of Missouri. (See Residency Verification requirements below.)

    3. Any individual who is currently serving in the Missouri National Guard or a reserve component of the military forces of the United States or who is in the process of separating from any branch of the military forces of the United States with an honorable or a general discharge shall have out- of -district resident status for purposes of admission and if the individual:

      1. Demonstrates presence in Missouri; and

      2. Declares residency in Missouri.

    4. In compliance with Public Law 114-315, known as the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016, Section 417, Moberly Area Community College will charge out-of-district rates for military veterans who meet any of the following criteria:

      1. A Veteran using educational assistance under either chapter 30 (Montgomery G.I.Bill – Active Duty Program) or chapter 33 (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill), of title 38, United States Code, who lives in Missouri while attending a school located in Missouri (regardless of their formal State of residence) and enrolls in the school within three years of discharge or release from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more. Effective August 1, 2021, Section 1005 of P.L.116-315 (Isakson and Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020) eliminates the three-year requirement.

      2. Anyone using transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits (38 U.S.C. § 3319) who lives in Missouri while attending a school located in Missouri (regardless of their formal State of residence) and enrolls in the school within three years of the transferor's discharge or release from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more. Effective August 1, 2021, Section 1005 of P.L.116- 315 (Isakson and Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020) eliminates the three-year requirement.

      3. Anyone described above while they remain continuously enrolled (other than during regularly scheduled breaks between courses, semesters, or terms) at the same school. The person so described must have enrolled in the school prior to the expiration of the three-year period following discharge or release as described above and must be using educational benefits under either chapter 30 or chapter 33, of title 38, United States Code. Effective August 1, 2021, Section 1005 of P.L.116- 315 (Isakson and Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020) eliminates the three-year requirement.

      4. Anyone using benefits under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (38 U.S.C. § 3311(b)(9)) who lives in Missouri while attending a school located in Missouri (regardless of their formal State of residence).

      5. Anyone using transferred Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits (38 U.S.C. § 3319) who lives in Missouri while attending a school located in Missouri (regardless of their formal state of residence) and the transferor is a member of the uniformed service who is serving on active duty.

  3. Out-of-State Student

    1. Students whose permanent residence is outside the state of Missouri. This includes students who are unemancipated minors (i.e., under the age of 21 and who is under the care, custody, and support of a legal custodian (s)).

  4. International Student

    1. An international student is a student who is in the United States on an approved, educational visa. International applicants must meet specific, international admission requirements as specified by MACC.

Residency Verification

If a student believes their current resident status is different based on the guidelines above, it will be the responsibility of the student to complete the Change of Residency Status Application and provide legal documentation verifying their change of residency. MACC will not make the change automatically. If a question arises concerning the resident status of the student, it will be the responsibility of the student to prove permanent residency. Any proof that the student can provide will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Determination of Missouri Resident Status

  1. Attendance at an institution of higher education shall be regarded as a temporary presence inside or outside of Missouri; therefore, a student neither gains nor loses resident status solely by such attendance.

  2. Either of the following shall be sufficient proof of domicile (permanent residence) in Missouri:

    1. Presence in Missouri for a minimum of the immediate past 12 months and proof of intent to make Missouri a permanent residence for an indefinite period; or

    2. Presence in Missouri for the purpose of retirement, full-time employment, full-time professional practice, or conducting business full-time and proof of intent to make Missouri a permanent residence for an indefinite period.

  3. Criteria used in determining proof of intent to make Missouri a permanent residence for an indefinite period include:

    1. Continuous presence (immediate past 12 months) in Missouri during those periods not enrolled as a student; and

    2. Full-time employment in Missouri (provide copies of 12 months of pay stubs or bank statements showing pay deposits); or

    3. Ownership of a home in Missouri (provide copies of Property Deed or Property Title); or

    4. Marriage to a Missouri resident and sharing a home with the resident spouse in Missouri (provide copies of marriage license and proof of residency as outlined below); or

    5. Copies of two of the following documents indicating student’s name and current address:

      1. Voter Registration Card

      2. Employment Verification

      3. Lease or Rental Agreements

      4. Written statement of intent (contracts) to establish domicile in Missouri

      5. Automobile Registration Card

      6. Missouri Driver’s License

      7. Receipt showing payment of income, personal, or property taxes in Missouri