Administrative Policies

It is the purpose of this policy to set forth the guidelines pursuant to which the administrative offices of the University of Central Arkansas will comply with the law in classifying students as either "in-state" or "out-of-state" students. In carrying out this policy, it is the intent of the Board to accord equity and fairness to the students, while being mindful to protect the interests of the taxpayers of Arkansas and institutions of higher education in Arkansas.

The president is hereby authorized and directed to develop and implement a plan for the classification of students (both domestic and international) as either "in-state" or "out-of-state."

In the development of the plan for such classification, the following factors shall be taken into account:

(a) the length of time a student has lived or otherwise resided in the State of Arkansas;

(b) the intentions of the student, as expressed to the University on such forms and/or applications submitted requesting the waiver;

(c) if an unemancipated minor, where the minor's parents and/or legal guardian, resides

(d) other factors, such as voting records; drivers license; payment of taxes; being employed in Arkansas;

(e) whether the student will, if admitted to the University, reside in University-sponsored housing and participate in the board program;

(f) whether the student is from counties in states bordering Arkansas; and,

(g) whether the student is a dependent of a person who has earned a degree from the University.

The President is authorized to develop any and all forms, applications or other criteria as may be necessary in carrying out this policy.

Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, however, no plan for the classification of students as either "in-state" of "out-of-state" shall contain any provision or be implemented which:

(i) violates or contravenes any provision of the Constitutions of the United States or the State of Arkansas, the laws of the State of Arkansas or the regulations of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education; or

(ii) would result in the diminution of tuition and fees to the University to an extent that existing or future operations of the University would be adversely affected.

Comments and suggestions about Administrative Policies are appreciated.
Administrative Policy contents comments to: Susan Lilly, SusanL@uca.edu