Residency - E5 and E6 Exceptions

Other Exceptions (E5 and E6)

E5 OHDE Guideline: Migrant Workers (worked in Ohio at least four months during each of the three years preceding enrollment)

E6 OHDE Guideline: Service Positions (for Ohio residents who left the state for community service)

Because these are temporary classifications, residency re-certification will be required every semester after an initial approval.

Student Status

Recently Applied

Admitted Student

Currently Enrolled Student

Transfer Student (previously attended another institution)

Former Student (previously attended Miami)

You must be formally admitted to Miami University before applying for residency consideration. PLEASE EXIT THIS FORM.

Last semester attended

Were you admitted after re-enrolling?

Yes

No

Have you previously submitted a residency application to Miami University?

Yes

No

Were you previously certified as an Ohio resident?

Yes

No

Personal Information

Term and year for which you are applying

2025 Fall Semester

2026 Winter Term

2026 Spring Semester

2026 Summer Term

First Name (Legal Name)

Last Name (Legal Name)

Unique ID

Miami Email Address

Phone Number

Date of Birth

Current Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Are you a United States citizen or permanent resident?

Yes

No

Visa Type

Exception Provision Descriptions

Carefully read all of the below exceptions. Choose the type that applies to your circumstances.

The E5 Migrant Worker exception for persons who have been employed as a migrant worker in the state of Ohio at least four months during each of the three years preceding the preceding enrollment.

The E6 Service Position is for Ohio residents who left the state for community service.

Filing as

Dependent student or spouse

Independent student

E5 Dependent - Supporting Documentation

Please provide the required documentation by uploading the appropriate files below.

Additional documentation may be required before making a determination regarding your residency eligibility. If you have questions regarding your application, email residency@MiamiOH.edu or call 513-529-0001.

Letter from employer verifying that the parent/legal guardian/spouse worked in Ohio at least four month during each of the previous three years or a certificate of eligibility from Ohio Migrant Education Center that certified dates of employment or dependence of a letter from Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services Office.

Parent/legal guardian/spouse’s most recent Federal Tax Transcript (redacting all social security numbers).

Student’s current immigration status or visa.

E5 Independent - Supporting Documentation

Please provide the required documentation by uploading the appropriate files below.

Additional documentation may be required before making a determination regarding your residency eligibility. If you have questions regarding your application, email residency@MiamiOH.edu or call 513-529-0001.

Letter from employer verifying that the student worked in Ohio at least four month during each of the previous three years or a certificate of eligibility from Ohio Migrant Education Center that certified dates of employment or dependence of a letter from Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services Office.

Student’s Federal Tax Transcript (redacting all social security numbers).

Student’s current immigration status or visa.

E6 Dependent - Supporting Documentation

Please provide the required documentation by uploading the appropriate files below.

Additional documentation may be required before making a determination regarding your residency eligibility. If you have questions regarding your application, email residency@MiamiOH.edu or call 513-529-0001.

Letter from the community service organization verifying the parent/legal guardian’s start and end dates in the program.

Parent/legal guardian/spouse’s Federal Tax Transcript before entering the community service organization (redacting all social security numbers).

Parent/legal guardian/spouse’s most recent Federal Tax Transcript (redacting all social security numbers).

Current signed lease, rental agreement, or closing statement (given at closing during the purchasing of a home) establishing the parent/legal guardian/spouse and student are residing in Ohio.

Student’s current immigration status or visa.

E6 Independent - Supporting Documentation

Please provide the required documentation by uploading the appropriate files below.

Additional documentation may be required before making a determination regarding your residency eligibility. If you have questions regarding your application, email residency@MiamiOH.edu or call 513-529-0001.

Letter from the community service organization verifying the student’s start and end dates in the program.

Student’s Federal Tax Transcript before entering the community service organization (redacting all social security numbers).

Student’s most recent Federal Tax Transcript (redacting all social security numbers).

Current signed lease, rental agreement, or closing statement (given at closing during the purchasing of a home) establishing the student is residing in Ohio.

Student’s current immigration status or visa.

Certification and Submission

By checking the below box, I affirm the following:

I acknowledge that a false statement on this application will subject me to a nullification of the Ohio resident classification and the assessment of out-of-state tuition for current and future enrollments and retroactively to the first term of my enrollment as an Ohio resident for tuition purposes. I am aware that I may be assessed out-of-state fees if at any time I fail to meet the requirements of Ohio Administrative Code 3333-1-10. I understand that if I am receiving financial assistance, my aid will be reviewed and adjustments may occur as a result of being reclassified as an in-state student for tuition purposes.

I affirm

Certification and Submission

I previously was certified as an Ohio resident under the:

The E5 Migrant Worker exception for persons who have been employed as a migrant worker in the state of Ohio at least four months during each of the three years preceding the preceding enrollment.

The E6 Service Position is for Ohio residents who left the state for community service.

By checking the below box, I affirm the following:

My information has not changed since I was certified as an Ohio resident.

I affirm

By checking the below box, I affirm the following:

I acknowledge that a false statement on this application will subject me to a nullification of the Ohio resident classification and the assessment of out-of-state tuition for current and future enrollments and retroactively to the first term of my enrollment as an Ohio resident for tuition purposes. I am aware that I may be assessed out-of-state fees if at any time I fail to meet the requirements of Ohio Administrative Code 3333-1-10. I understand that if I am receiving financial assistance, my aid will be reviewed and adjustments may occur as a result of being reclassified as an in-state student for tuition purposes.

I affirm

Today’s Date

Full Legal Name

Miami Username