Residency Checklist

Please submit copies of ALL documents listed below for the category for which you are claiming South Carolina resident status. This checklist is designed as an aid and is not a substitute for the requirements stated in the petition or residency policy. The University reserves the right to ask for additional information.

Independent Status

Copies of documents must be supplied by the student if applying for independent status:
Notarized Residency Application – Student Form
Notarized Residency Application – Parent/Spouse/Guardian Form( required for all students under 24 years old)
South Carolina Driver’s License or State Identification Card if non-driver (must obtain within 90 days of establishment of intent to be a SC resident)
South Carolina Vehicle Registration for all vehicles (must obtain with 45 days of establishment of intent to be a SC resident)
Proof of income (i.e., W-2 form, pay stubs, trust documentation, etc.)
Federal Income Tax forms filing as an independent person for the previous tax year
South Carolina State Tax forms, including SC Schedule NR if applicable
Proof of permanent domicile in South Carolina (i.e. copes of all leases during the 12 month preceding term of application, proof of purchase of your current residence)

Dependent Status

Copies of documents must be supplied by the person upon whom in-state determination is based (i.e., parent or spouse):
Notarized Residency Application – Student Form
Notarized Residency Application – Parent/Spouse/Guardian Form
South Carolina Driver’s License or State Identification Card if non-driver (must obtain within 90 days of establishment of intent to be a SC resident)
South Carolina Vehicle Registration for all vehicles (must obtain with 45 days of establishment of intent to be a SC resident)
Federal Income Tax forms showing the student as a dependent
South Carolina State Tax forms, including SC Schedule NR if applicable
Proof of permanent domicile in South Carolina (i.e. copes of all leases during the 12 month preceding term of application, proof of purchase of your current residence)

To Verify Full-time Employment or Retirement Status in South Carolina

Please submit the following:
A letter of full-time employment verification on appropriate corporate letterhead
For retirement verification, proof of receipt of pension in South Carolina (i.e. statement or stub with SC address)

To Verify Active Military Status

Please submit the following:

Military orders assigning applicant or sponsor to active duty in South Carolina