Teaching Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Resident Assistants and Fellows

If all other requirements are met, a TA/GA/RA or Fellow may qualify for residency for New York State tuition purposes in their second semester. The Residency Application for New York State Tuition Purposes—TA/GA/RA/Fellow must be used and appropriate documentation must still be provided for a one semester period of time.

• Summer Term: June 1
• Fall Term: September 1
• Winter Session: January 2
• Spring Term: February 1

If you’ve submitted a residency application and have not received a decision from our office, you are still responsible for paying the amount due by the billing due date.   Failure to pay the amount due will result in a late payment fee.  You should also be aware of the financial liability deadlines, as these may occur while you are waiting for a decision from our office.

Communications are conducted through UB email, United States mail, or telephone. You will receive an approval or denial letter in the mail once a decision has been made.

• If applying for Winter/Spring - Documents must be dated September 1^st of that year or prior.
• If applying for Summer/Fall - Documents must be dated February 1^st of that year or prior.