Question for Islander

Hello Tracie,

I attended the St. Thomas campus but have visited the St. Croix campus. The nursing program is a strong/good one.

Here is the info. you asked about. Visit their web site at www.uvi.edu for more information on the school and programs ect. if you have not already done so.

"For the purpose of assessing tuition fees, students are classified as Virgin Islands (resident) students and non-Virgin Islands (non-resident) students. A non-Virgin Islands student is a United States citizen who is a permanent resident of a state or territory of the United States other than the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) or a foreign student who is a permanent resident of a nation other than the United States.
To be considered a resident, a student at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), the applicant or student must establish eligibility as indicated below. Non-Immigrant “F-1” students (on a student visa) are not eligible for UVI resident status.

A non-U.S. citizen 18 years of age or older who is living in the Virgin Islands under a visa permitting residence shall have the same privilege of qualifying for resident student status for fee purposes as a citizen of the United States. Students who do not qualify as bona fide residents of the USVI according to the University of the Virgin Islands rules and regulations in effect at the time they register, must pay the non-resident tuition. An official determination of residence status will be made at the time of application. Applicants may be required to provide documentation to verify residency status. Once classified as a non-resident, a student continues to be so classified during his or her term of the University until he/she can present satisfactory evidence to the Office of Enrollment Management on St. Thomas, or Academic Services on St. Croix, that proves otherwise.
Some of the more pertinent University regulations follow. For additional information or interpretation, contact the Registrar.

Definition of U.S. Virgin Islands Residency:
A student is deemed a resident of the United States Virgin Islands Territory for tuition purposes if the student (18 or older) and his or her parents or legal guardian have:

1. Demonstrated that they reside permanently in the USVI (see below for indicia);
2. Been physically present in the USVI for the 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of instruction, and subsequent to the demonstration of intent to make the USVI his or her legal residency; and
3. The student, whether adult or minor, has not been claimed as a dependent for tax purposes for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of instruction by his or her parents or legal guardians who are not legal residents of the USVI.

To demonstrate that the U.S. Virgin Islands is the legal residence, the student must provide documentation which verifies 12 consecutive months of residency. The following documents may be requested by the Registrar.

1. USVI Voter Registration Card or Resident Alien Card.
2. USVI Personal Income Tax Return.
3. USVI Automobile Registration.
4. USVI Driver’s License.
5. USVI Rent Receipts or Lease.
6. USVI Employment Records.

No single document is sufficient to establish residency in the USVI.

Other legal factors involved in making a residency determination include:

1. The twelve months of continuous residence in the USVI shall begin on the date upon which the first overt action (see indicia above) is taken to make the USVI the permanent residence.
2. Residency in the USVI and residency in another place cannot be held simultaneously.
3. Presence in the USVI primarily to attend an institution of higher learning does not create resident status.
4. The residency of unmarried students who are minors follows that of the parents or of the legal guardian. Marriage emancipates a minor.
5. The residency of a married person may follow that of the spouse. This does not apply for F-1 students. Until such time as the F-1 status is changed, that student is subject to the rules governing F-1 students.
6. Resident status, once acquired, will be lost by future voluntary action of the resident inconsistent with such status. However, USVI residency will not be lost solely because of absence from the Territory while a member of the United States Military Service, or while a student at any institution of learning.

Misrepresentation: A student or prospective student who intentionally or willfully misrepresents any fact on any form or document intended for use in determination of resident status for tuition purposes will be subject to the requirements and disciplinary measures provided in the “Rules and Regulations Governing Residency Status” available in the Admissions Office.

Appeal Process: Residency decisions may be appealed by completing the Certificate of Residency Form available at the Office of the Registrar. An approved change of residency status becomes effective the semester following approval. Appeals of residency decisions should be forwarded to the Chancellor."

--Islander

Hello Islander,

Wow, you are extremely thorough! Thank you so much for your information about the school. I kind of figured that it would more than likely be at least 1 year for residency. I appreciate it very much.
I do need to go back & look at the website again though. I should spend more time looking around on their site. I will be sure to ask more questions if I should have any.
Have a nice evening.

Sincerely,
Tracie Kretzschmar

Hello Tracie, you are welcome - the information I posted is from their web site; I had accessed that info. a couple months ago so knew just where it was. Definately spend a few hours reading through their web site, it is pretty comprehensive on both campuses and for moving help you have already found the place, here! 🙂 Definately if you have more questions ask away.

--Islander