Residency Status and Undocumented Students

Texas Law (Senate Bill 1528) allows undocumented students to qualify for Texas residency status regardless of visa status if the student meets all the requirements below.

1. Graduated from a Texas high school or received a GED.
2. Resided in Texas for the 36 months immediately preceding graduation from a Texas high school or receipt of the GED.
3. Resided in Texas the 12 months preceding the census date of the semester in which the person enrolls in an institution of higher education.
4. Signs an affidavit stating that he or she meets all requirements above and will apply for permanent residency upon first availability to do so.