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Residency Classification

A student's residency classification for tuition purposes is determined by the 兔子先生 staff at the time an admission application is submitted in accordance with , the Commission on Higher Education Regulations Chapter 62, and College policies and procedures.

Please reference the HGTC Residency Flow Chart determination guide.

Residency Application Deadline - Spring 2026

For priority review and consideration of residency reclassification, submit your application by January 8th, 2026. Applications submitted by this date will be processed and reviewed by the Non-Payment Purge date. Applications submitted by the Final Spring Deadline of January 20th, 2026, could be processed after the non-payment purge date, resulting in delays, and awarding of financial aid funding.

Priority Spring Deadline 鈥 January 8th, 2026

Final Spring Deadline 鈥 January 20th, 2026

Financial aid cannot be awarded until your residency classification has been officially determined.

If your residency status is currently listed as 鈥淯苍办苍辞飞苍鈥 due to incomplete or missing information, please complete the .

Dependent vs. Independent Residency Status

Residency classification is based on whether a student is considered dependent or independent:

  • Independent Students
    Must provide more than 51% of their own financial support and not be claimed as a dependent on anyone else鈥檚 federal tax return.
  • Dependent Students
    May receive more than 51% of their support (including tuition and housing) from a parent, legal guardian, or spouse, and can be claimed as a dependent on their federal tax return.

Students under the age of 24 are generally considered dependent unless they meet specific criteria and submit documentation to support independent status.

Contact residency@hgtc.edu or 843-349-7120 for any questions.

Military Residency Application if:

  • Student or parent/spouse/guardian is an active military member stationed in South Carolina.
  • Student or parent/spouse/guardian discharged from the military and eligible for qualified benefits.

* If you are using Chapter 30, 31, 33, or 35 VA Education benefits, please contact our Veterans Affairs Coordinator at Hgtc-veteranaffairs@hgtc.edu or 843-349-7549.

* All active military members or veterans are always encouraged to contact the Residency Coordinator at residency@hgtc.edu or 843-349-7120 for assistance with the residency classification process.


To Apply for a Change in Residency Classification:

  • Step 1: Review the Independent Residency Checklist or the Dependent Residency Checklist and See frequently asked questions about residency 

    Review the Residency checklist to determine if you are eligible for consideration. If you cannot provide all of the documents needed for a particular residency classification, you cannot be considered for a change in residency status. Also, the documents you produce for residency classification may be selected for review by State authorities, so please retain copies of all documents.

  • Step 2: Complete the .

    Submitting a Residency Review Application does not guarantee that a change in residency status will be made. Also, all deadlines for submission of applications must be met for any change to be considered for the current semester.

    State law is the guiding regulation used to determine a student's residency classification, not individual opinion or extenuating circumstances. That allows residency decisions to be consistent and equitable for all students. In short, it is possible to live in South Carolina--even in Horry or Georgetown County--and not qualify for in-area or in-state tuition. There are specific requirements under the law.

    (Note: Appeals of residency decisions may be made to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Development.)