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:

  • Your completed FAFSA for the current financial aid year. Lawful presence can be determined through this process. Atlanta Metropolitan State College school code for the FAFSA is 012165.
  • Your certified U.S. Birth Certificate showing that you were born in the U.S. or a U.S. territory.
  • A photocopy/fax is NOT acceptable unless the original has been reviewed by AMSC staff.
  • Your U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570). A photocopy/fax is NOT acceptable unless the original has been reviewed by AMSC staff.
  • Your U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561). A photocopy/fax is NOT acceptable unless the original has been reviewed by AMSC staff.
  • Your U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (DS-1350) or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240). A photocopy/fax is NOT acceptable unless the original has been reviewed by AMSC staff.
  • Your current U.S. Passport. A photocopy/fax is NOT acceptable unless the original has been reviewed by AMSC staff.
  • Your current, valid Driver's License issued by the State of Georgia after January 1, 2008 and issued for more than two years
  • Your current, valid ID issued by the State of Georgia after January 1, 2008 and issued for more than two years.
  • Your current Military ID (service member only, not dependent)
  • Your current, valid Permanent Resident Card (USCIS form I-151 or I-551)

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