Residency Information
OTC classifies the residency status into the three separate taxing districts below. Your residency status affects your tuition rate at OTC. Click here for tuition and fee information.
In-district
In-district students have lived in the state of Missouri for at least one year and in one of the Missouri school districts below for the past three months. These students or their parents pay personal property taxes to OTC and are entitled to the lowest tuition rate.
Out-of-district
Out-of-district students do not live within the taxed districts but have lived within Missouri or Arkansas counties listed below for the past year.
Out-of-state
Out-of-state students maintain permanent residency outside of the state of Missouri or selected Arkansas counties.
*Students under the age of 21 and claimed on their parent’s tax returns are subject to the residency of their parents.
Requesting a Change in Residency Status
OTC gives residency status at the time of application to the college. Students requesting their residency status be reviewed while attending OTC must submit a completed Residency Change Form. This form, and all required documentation must be submitted online prior to the end of the 100% refund period for the earliest term you are enrolled in. For information about the 100% refund deadline, please refer to the Student Academic Calendar for dates.
EXAMPLE: If you start classes during the 16-week term, you may apply for a change in residency up to the last day of 100% refund for that term. If you start classes during the 14-week term, you may apply for a change in residency up to the last day of 100% refund for that term.
Residency Status Change Documentation Requirements
Before accessing the Residency Change Form, you should identify your current residency status in myOTC, and gather all required documents. This chart outlines the documentation requirements for students requesting a change in residency status at Ozarks Tech. Read carefully as you may need documentation from multiple scenarios. Documents should be in electronic form (PDF or JPEG is best) so they can be uploaded to the electronic Docusign form.
| Scenario | Required Documents |
| ALL STUDENTS: | Valid government ID such as driver’s license or State ID for identification only, does not need to have current residential address AND: At least 2 documents from any part of section B |
| Under Age 21 & Claimed by Parent/Guardian | First page of parent/guardian’s IRS Form 1040 showing dependency |
| Under Age 21 & NOT Claimed by Parent/Guardian | First page of student’s IRS Form 1040 AND: At least one recent paystub |
| Requesting Missouri Residency (from Out-of-State) | Must have lived in Missouri for 12+ months and provide 2 documents from any part of section B dated appropriately OR: At least 2 documents from Section B-I At least 1 document from Section B-II |
| Requesting In-District (from Out-of-District) | Must have lived in an eligible district for 3+ months and provide 2 documents from any part of section B dated appropriately |
| Recent U.S. Citizenship or Legal Resident | Must have lived in Missouri for 12+ months and provide 2 documents from any part of section B dated appropriately AND: Legal status documentation (Section D): Green Card, Naturalization Certificate, USCIS Documentation, SSN Card, or other immigration/legal status proof |
| Military Relocation to Missouri | Military orders and/or discharge papers (Section E) |
| Unable to Provide Standard Documents | Attach alternative documentation and explain circumstances (Section C) (*Approval not guaranteed*) |
Section B Document Types (for Proof of Residency)
| Document Types Subsection | Examples |
| B-I | MO Driver’s License/ID with current residential address Tax receipt (property/income) Vehicle registration Voter registration |
| B-II | Paystub or employment letter (full-time) Home purchase/mortgage Marriage license to Missouri resident (plus 2 supporting docs from any section B item in the Missouri resident’s name) Proof of financial reliance in MO |
| B-III | Lease agreement Utility bill Bank statement W-2 (may not satisfy 12-month proof alone) |
Forms submitted and approved after the end of the 100% refund period of the term enrolled will not go into effect until the following semester of enrollment. Reclassification of residency is not retroactive to any prior terms of enrollment. Questions regarding residency should be directed to residency@otc.edu.
NOTE: Students serving in the military or using veteran’s benefits may fit into special circumstance. Please see if they apply to you.
