Basis for Application

The following is a guideline only for the Basis for Application found in Section I of the Affidavit

Student is financially independent person over age 24:

  • Verification of present address (utility bill, bank statement, etc.)
  • Letter from employer including dates of employment, position, salary and hours.  If the student was transferred with their employer, please include the details of the transfer
  • Federal and KY state income tax return for the preceding year with W-2 or 1099 (do not provide schedules or worksheets).
  • Current pay stub as evidence of paying withholding taxes in Kentucky
  • Proof of loans/financial aid (if applicable)
  • Lease or deed to residence
  • KY driver's license
  • KY vehicle registration
  • KY voter registration
  • Proof of visa status (if applicable)

 Student is financially independent person under age 24:

  • Verification of present address (utility bill, bank statement, etc.)
  • Letter from employer including dates of employment, position, salary and hours. If the student was transferred with their employer, please include the details of the transfer
  • Federal and KY state income tax return for the preceding year with W-2 or 1099 (do not provide schedules or worksheets).
  • Current pay stub as evidence of paying withholding taxes in Kentucky
  • Proof of loans/financial aid (if applicable)
  • Lease or deed to residence
  • KY driver's license
  • KY vehicle registration
  • KY voter registration
  • Notarized letter from parents regarding financial support and previous year’s income tax returns
  • Proof of visa status, if applicable

 Student is dependent on an independent spouse OR student and spouse both contribute to household support and are both financially independent of others:

  • Verification of present address (utility bill, bank statement, etc.)
  • Proof of Federal and KY state income tax return for the preceding year with W-2 or 1099 (do not provide schedules or worksheets).
  • Student & Spouse's current pay stub as evidence of paying withholding taxes in Kentucky
  • Letters of employment including dates of employment, position, salary and hours.  If the student or their spouse were transferred with their employer, please include the details of the transfer
  • Proof of loans/financial aid (if applicable)
  • Student & Spouse’s lease or deed to residence
  • Student & Spouse's KY driver's license
  • Student & Spouse's KY vehicle registration
  • Student & Spouse’s KY voter registration
  • Proof of visa status from spouse and applicant (if applicable)
  • Marriage License

Student is dependent on parent(s) who live in KY:

  • Verification of parent(s) present address (utility bill, bank statement, etc.)
  • Parent(s) letter of employment including dates of employment, position, salary and hours.  If the parent(s) were transferred with their employer, please include the details of the transfer
  • Parent(s) Federal and KY state income tax return for the preceding year with W-2 or 1099 (do not provide schedules or worksheets).
  • Parent(s) current pay stub as evidence of paying withholding taxes in Kentucky. 
  • Proof of loans/financial aid (if applicable)
  • Parent(s) lease or deed to residence
  • Parent(s) KY driver's license
  • Parent(s) KY car registration
  • Parent(s) KY voter registration
  • Student's birth certificate
  • Proof of visa status from parent(s) and student (if applicable)

Military member, spouse, or member's dependent child if military member is stationed in KY for active duty service:

*** Please contact the residency office before filing an appeal ***

  • Military orders reflecting a period of active duty service for more than thirty (30) days with a permanent duty station in Kentucky (may indicate for an educational purpose)
  • Copy of the marriage certificate for a spouse, or copy of the birth certificate for the dependent child

 

Military member, spouse, or member's dependent child if inducted from Kentucky and has maintained KY as Home of Record:

*** Please contact the residency office before filing an appeal ***

  • Enlistment papers as evidence of induction from Kentucky
  • Home of Record document
  • KY state income tax return with for the preceding year or a current pay stub as evidence of continuing to support the tax base in Kentucky
  • Copy of the marriage certificate for a spouse, or copy of the birth certificate for the dependent child
  • If being discharged, provide the discharge order (DD 2-14).  Member must return to the state of KY within six (6) months of discharge

If a service member, veteran, or dependent is eligible for benefits under the federal Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or any other educational benefits provided under Title 38 of United States Code:

*** Please contact the residency office before filing an appeal ***

  • Certificate of Eligibility.

Student is Beneficiary of a KY Educational Savings Plan Trust

  • Documentation verifying enrollment in the KY Educational Savings Plan Trust

 

Questions? Send an e-mail to the Residency for Tuition Service Account