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LMC Residency Requirements

 

Effective for Spring 2010 Semester Only

In-District Student
(1) A student holding, or a documented dependent student whose parents or legal guardians hold, real taxable property in the Lake Michigan College district of Berrien County, (including the Niles zip code 49120), the South Haven Public School District or Covert Township in Van Buren County. (2) A student whose legal home of residence is within the Lake Michigan College district at the time of registration. (3) A student who is a veteran or dependent of the U.S. Armed Forces and who qualifies for Veteran's Education Benefits.

Service-Area Student
(1) A student who holds, or a documented dependent student whose parents or legal guardians hold, real taxable property in the Lake Michigan College service area which includes areas located outside Berrien County, Covert Township in Van Buren County, and South Haven School District but within Michigan or the Indiana Counties of Elkhart, St. Joseph or LaPorte. (2) A student whose legal residence is within the service area at the time of registration.

Out-of-Service-Area Student
(1) A student holding United States Citizenship who does not qualify as an In-District student or as a Service Area student as defined above. (2) A student who is a foreign national unless said foreign national or spouse holds real taxable property within Michigan or the Indiana counties of Elkhart, St. Joseph or LaPorte. (3) A student living in a state other than Michigan or the Indiana counties of Elkhart, St. Joseph or LaPorte.

 

Effective beginning Summer 2010 Semester

In-District Student
A citizen of the United States who is (1) a student whose legal residence is within the Lake Michigan College district, or (2) a student who owns, or a documented dependent student whose parents or legal guardians own, real taxable property in the Lake Michigan College district of Berrien County, (including the Niles zip code 49120), the South Haven Public School District or Covert Township in Van Buren County, or (3) a student who is a veteran, or a dependent of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, and who qualifies for Veteran's Education Benefits, is classified as an In-District student. In-District status is determined at the time of registration.

In-State Student
A citizen of the United States who is (1) a student whose legal residence is outside the Lake Michigan College district, but within Michigan, is classified as an In-State student. In-State status is determined at the time of registration.

Out-of-State Student

A citizen of the United States who is (1) a student with legal residence in a US state other than Michigan, or (2) a student who does not qualify as an In-District student or as an In-State student as defined above, is classified as an Out-of-State student. Out-of-State status is determined at the time of registration.

International Student

A student, who is (1) not a United States citizen, or (2) a student who has been admitted to the United States on a temporary, non-resident status, is classified as an International student. International students should be prepared to document status or property ownership at the time of registration.

An International student may qualify for classification according to the definitions of residency stated above, if (1) the student holds a valid Alien Registration Receipt Card (Permanent Resident Card), political asylum status, or (2) a student owns, or a documented dependent student whose parents or legal guardians own, property within the United States.

Change of Status

A student who currently is classified as Service-Area Student or Out-of-Service-Area Student is eligible for review of residency status for subsequent semesters upon proof that the legal home of residence is within the district or state.

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: voter registration card, driver's license, tax bill, lease, utility bill.

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:
  • State Driver's License
  • State ID Card
  • Military ID Card
  • State Voter Registration Card
  • Tribal Card with Address
  • Property Tax Statement
  • Utility Bill
  • Home, or Renter's Insurance Policy


Early College Students
A student participating in Early College courses is defined as residency as described above. However, during enrollment in an Early College course held at a high school, tuition for that course is based upon the residency of the location of the high school instead of the student's residency.

Senior Citizens
Senior citizens sixty (60) years of age and over who meet In-District criteria will qualify for tuition-free enrollment in any College credited course subject to the following provisions: (1) Registration fees and special fees (if any) for courses selected must be paid by the individual enrolled. (2) All regular registration procedures will be followed.

Discretion to Adjust

Discretion in adjusting individual cases within the spirit and intent of these regulations is vested with the Board of Trustees or their designee.

 

 
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