Determination for New York State Residency is based on the information provided on your application. You may qualify for the resident tuition rate if you are a US citizen or US permanent resident, and you have continuously maintained a residence in New York State for a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the first day of classes. Temporary residents may also qualify for the resident tuition rate depending upon their visa status.

Please refer to the City University Residency Form for additional information and a list of required documentation to support your application.

For those admitted into a graduate degree program in the Silberman School of Social Work PLEASE forward your New York State residency application, and supporting documents to: