Residency Information

A student who does not qualify as a resident of Texas, including out-of-state students and international students, unless that student satisfies the 12-month domicile requirement and submits appropriate supporting documents proving Texas residence and intent to remain.

A waiver can be placed on an account for 12 consecutive months for a student to establish Texas residency. Qualified students include:

• Military personnel (veteran, active, or dependent/spouse)
• Blinn competitive scholarship recipients

This page provides a comprehensive list of forms for international students and non-citizens at Blinn College. It includes links to various submission forms such as bank letters, test scores, visa submissions, and transcripts, as well as PDF forms for applications and inquiries related to enrollment and immigration status. This resource aims to assist students in fulfilling their documentation requirements.

International Student Forms

Any request for change in residency status must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Office in person or by emailing residency@blinn.edu. You will need to complete a Residency Reclassification Form and provide additional specific documentation to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Review the Citizenship Information Form thoroughly and select the category that best fits your current citizen/or non-citizenship status. If applicable, please upload supplemental documentation

This reclassification applies to U.S. citizens who are requesting in-district and out-of-district tuition rate changes. Students who have filed for an I-485 notice of action for the permanent resident card application are excluded from this classification.

Documents required:

• Form 1040 tax return (first page includes names, address, and dependents)
• Property tax addendum or rental agreement
• Permanent driver's license (issued at least a year prior to registration)
• U.S. passport

This reclassification only applies to students who have applied for adjustment of status for permanent residency. Students must have received a Form I-485, Notice of Action, for the permanent resident card application.

Documents required:

• Permanent resident card (Green Card)
• Permanent driver's license (issued at least a year prior to registration)
• Form I-797A approval or Form I-797C receipt 

The reclassification only applies to students who hold an a visa that is eligible to domicile, excluding "F" visa status.

Documents required:

• Visa
• Passport
• Form I-797A approval or Form I-797C receipt
• Employment authorization card
• Social security card

Documents required:

• Blinn TEAM/TEAB acceptance letter
• Visa
• Passport

Review the Citizenship Information Form thoroughly and select the category that best fits your current citizen/or non-citizenship status. If applicable, please upload supplemental documentation

International students are eligible to obtain Texas residency status if they have been living in the state 12 consecutive months and have established intent to domicile in Texas prior to registration if they meet one of the following categories:

• Parolee, holder of asylum, or refugee
• A student who has applied for adjustment of status to permanent resident
  • You must have received a Form I-485, Notice of Action, for the permanent resident card application.
• Holder of a visa that is eligible to domicile in the United States 

A student who does not qualify as a resident of Texas cannot qualify for in-state tuition unless that student satisfies the 12-month domicile requirement and submits appropriate supporting documents proving Texas residence and intent to remain.

On June 4, 2025, a federal court issued an injunction against the enforcement of Texas Education Code §§ 54.051(m) and 54.052(a) for individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States. In response to this ruling, and to ensure consistency with both the injunction and Texas Education Code § 54.056(b), the Blinn College District has reevaluated residency statuses for Fall 2025 forward.

For your reference, the following documents related to the court ruling are available:

• Joint Motion for Entry of Consent (.pdf)
• Final Judgment on In-State Tuition (.pdf)

You cannot establish Texas residency while being claimed as a dependent. Students over 18 can establish residency as an independent student if they are not claimed as a dependent on their parents’ tax return. See Residency Reclassification Form requirements for Texas residents.

Marriage to a Texas resident does not grant immediate residency reclassification. You must establish your own residency by living or working in the state for 12 consecutive months. If you do not earn an income, you must submit a copy of your marriage license and spouse’s proof of residency when you update your residency status. You can attend Blinn while establishing residency; however, you will pay out-of-state tuition rates.