Residency - C2 Classification

Financially Independent Students (C2 Classification)

ODHE Guideline: Financially Independent Student (students trying to become an Ohio resident while attending school full-time and parent/legal guardian lives outside the state of Ohio).

Did your parent/legal guardian/spouse claim you as a dependent on their most recent federal tax return?

Yes

No

If you are claimed as a dependent on a parent/legal guardian’s federal income tax return, you are not eligible to apply for a C2 Classification. PLEASE EXIT THIS FORM.

Student Status

Recently Applied

Admitted Student

Currently Enrolled Student

Transfer Student (previously attended another institution)

Previously Enrolled Student (attended Miami in past but not currently enrolled)

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

Returning students are not eligible to apply for residency under the C2 Classification. 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

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

Are you a United States citizen or permanent resident?

Yes

No

Visa Type

Current Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Ohio Residency Information

Dates you have lived in Ohio

Birth to present

Other

Date range you have lived in Ohio

Reason for moving to Ohio

Address before moving to Ohio

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Have you lived in Ohio the previous 12 consecutive months?

Yes

No

Has your address changed within the past 12 consecutive months?

Yes

No

Are you currently married?

Yes

No

Date of Marriage

Did your parent/legal guardian/spouse claim you as a dependent on their most recent federal tax return?

Yes

No

Name of parent/legal guardian/spouse

Parent/legal guardian/spouse’s address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Parent/legal guardian/spouse visa status, if applicable

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.

Current signed lease, rental agreement, or settlement statement (given at closing during the purchasing of a home) establishing that the student has been residing in Ohio for the last 12 months immediately before enrollment.

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

Student's most recent Ohio Tax Transcript (redacting all social security numbers).

Student's Ohio driver’s license or State ID.

Student's vehicle registration.

Student's proof of financial resources for the past 12 months.

Unaltered statements of student's financial accounts (checking and saving accounts) that document the last 12 months of deposits and withdrawals.

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

Today’s Date

Full Legal Name

Miami Username