Certificate of Residence
Home state advantage
When it comes to college, being a resident of New York state can help you save.
New York residents receive a considerable discount on in-state tuition at New York public colleges and universities.
To receive the benefits of in-state tuition, all students must complete a Certificate of Residence each year from their home county. Learn more about Certificates of Residence.
Certificate of Residence FAQs
New York State Education Law requires all students to show proof of residence upon enrolling in a community college.
A Certificate of Residence allows SUNY Adirondack to bill your home county for part of your tuition costs, which helps pay for your education.
Each county offers a request form for a Certificate of Residence. Find your home county's form here.
Certificate of Residence forms can be completed no more than 60 days before the start of classes and no later than 30 days after the start of classes. New York state counties are only required to issue and honor Certificates of Residence within this timeframe. After the first 30 days of classes, most counties will no longer issue a Certificate of Residence, which means the student must pay non-resident tuition charges.
The validity of your certificate of residence is dependent upon the county you reside in.
If a certificate is submitted and then you do not attend - the certificate is void and is no longer valid, a new one would be needed.
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Fall 2023 |
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Winter 2024 |
Spring 2024 |
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Fall 2024 |
Winter 2025 |
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Summer 2023 |
Spring 2024 |
Summer 2024 |
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There are a few counties with exceptions such as NYC and Suffolk county
Once you have received the document from your county, submit a Certificate of Residence to Student Accounts, located in the Business Office, within 21 days of the start of classes.
New York State Education Law grants students 30 days from the start of classes to get a certificate from your home county.
