Verification of Lawful Presence

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia now requires all applicants to provide proof of Lawful Presence in the United States in order to be considered for In-State resident tuition fees. This change is effective immediately for ALL applicants.

* BOR Policy 4.3.4: Each University System institution shall verify the lawful presence in the United States of every successfully admitted person applying for resident tuition status (in-state tuition), as defined in Section 7.3 of this Policy Manual, and of every person admitted to an institution referenced in Section 4.1.6 of this Policy Manual.

You MUST provide proof of lawful presence in the United States in ONE of the following ways:

  • A clear copy of an original or certified U.S. Birth Certificate showing the student was born in the U.S. or a U.S. territory. The copy must very clearly show the raised or written seal to be acceptable.
  • A U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570).
  • A U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561).
  • A U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (DS-1350) or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240).
  • A clear copy of an original or certified U.S. Birth Certificate showing the student was born in the U.S. or a U.S. territory. The copy must very clearly show the raised or written seal to be acceptable.
  • A current U.S. Passport.
  • A current Driver's License/ID issued by the State of Georgia. A limited term license/ID is not acceptable.
  • A current ID issued by the State of Georgia.
  • A current, valid Permanent Resident Card (USCIS form I-151 or I-551). We will need a picture of the front and back of the card.
  • Your completed FASFA for the current financial aid year. Atlanta Metropolitan State College school code is 012165

Applicants who will not be submitting documentation of lawful presence must submit an Opt-Out Form. (see website or obtain copy from the Office of Admissions)

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL IMPACT YOUR TUITION ASSESSMENT