Application for In-State Tuition Rate thru Maryland Dream Act

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1 Application for In-State Tuition Rate thru Maryland Dream Act Application form is downloadable at

2 101 College Parkway Arnold, Maryland Records and Registration Office / SSVC 140 / / Fax / records@aacc.edu / Application and Affidavit for Undocumented Immigrants Tuition Rate Policies and Procedures This application is intended to be completed by all eligible undocumented immigrant individuals except any noncitizen excluded by law such as an ambassador, public minister, or career diplomatic or consular office. Directions: In order to be considered for an exemption from paying out of state or out of country tuition, you must complete this form and present required documentation before the start date of classes for the term/session you are entering. To remain eligible for in-state tuition rate, you must submit this form along with your current MD taxes annually. Be sure to fill out the form completely and all documentations are attached. Incomplete application will not be processed. Please complete this form only if you can answer yes to all of the following questions. You must submit all required documents to be considered for an exemption of out-of-state tuition. I attended a public or non-public high school in Maryland for at least three (3) academic years since I graduated from a Maryland public or non-public high school OR received a Maryland high school diploma equivalent (GED). My parent/legal guardian or I filed Maryland state taxes annually (every year) while I attended high school. Proof of legal guardianship required if applicable. My parent/legal guardian or I filed Maryland State taxes annually (every year) since I graduated from high school or earned a GED. Proof of legal guardianship required if applicable. I registered with the selective service (if so required). I plan to enroll or have enrolled at Anne Arundel Community College for the first time since graduating from high school. Student Information Please print clearly. Term/Year Session AACC Student ID number or Social Security Number (if available) Legal Last Name Legal First Name M.I. Current Street Address City State Zip Phone Home Business Cell ************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Important Note: Student request will be processed as in-county or out of county tuition rate based on the location of the high school in Maryland he/she attended and graduated from. Student who earned GED diploma in Maryland will be processed based on the high school in Maryland he/she most recently attended. Jump start and Dual Enrollment students are not eligible to apply for this request instead submit Jump Start/Dual Enrollment Tuition Waiver Form to receive 50% tuition discount.

3 101 College Parkway Arnold, Maryland Records and Registration Office / SSVC 140 / / Fax / records@aacc.edu / / Application and Affidavit for Undocumented Immigrants Tuition Rate Required Information and Documents Please provide a copy of your high school transcript(s) or GED and proof of high school graduation. Name and address of high school Dates of high school attendance: to. Date of graduation or GED:. Year and term of first enrollment at AACC:. Provide Maryland income tax forms on which you are listed either as the filer or dependent for the three most recent years while enrolled in high school and for each year since graduating from high school/earning GED. If required to register for selective service, please provide appropriate documentation. The college reserves the right to request additional information and documentation as necessary. Student Signature I certify that the information provided is complete and correct. I understand that the College reserves the right to request additional information if necessary. In the event the College discovers that false or misleading information has been provided, the student may be billed by the College retroactively to recover the difference between in-county or out-of-county and out-ofstate tuition for the current and subsequent terms. I,, being duly sworn, depose and say that: 1. I am over eighteen (18) years of age; 2. I swear and affirm, under the penalties of perjury, that I will file an application to become a Permanent Resident within 30 days of becoming eligible to do so. Student Printed Name Student Signature Date STATE OF MARYLAND, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, to wit: I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day of, 20 before me, a Notary Public of the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared, who made oath, in due form of law, that the matters and facts set forth in the foregoing Affidavit true and correct. Registrar s Office Use Only Notary Public Attended Maryland high school Attended Maryland high school for at least three years Graduated from Maryland high school Received Maryland GED High school supported by Anne Arundel County Provided all tax forms Selective service registration (if required) Tuition rate: OS OC AA Term(s) & Years verified: Registrar signature Date Notice of Nondiscrimination: AACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, ADA Title 504 compliant institution. Call Disability Support Services, or Maryland Relay 711, 72 hours in advance to request most accommodations. Requests for sign language interpreters, alternative format books or assistive technology require 30 days notice. For information on AACC s compliance and complaints concerning discrimination or harassment, contact Kelly Koermer, J.D., federal compliance officer, at or Maryland Relay 711. Rev

4 Guidelines and Procedure for Special Tuition Rate for Undocumented Immigrants Maryland law provides the opportunity for some undocumented immigrants who attended high school in Maryland to be charged tuition at either the in-county or out of county rate. In order to qualify for this special tuition rate, students must provide documentation that they meet the following requirements: 1. Attended a public or nonpublic high school in Maryland for at least 3 academic years not earlier than the school year and 2. Graduated from a public or nonpublic high school in Maryland or received the equivalent of a high school diploma from the State not earlier than the school year; and 3. Enrolling in Anne Arundel Community College no later than 4 years after graduating from high school or receiving a GED; 4. Provided documentation that student, or their parent or legal guardian, have filed Maryland income tax returns: i. annually, while student attended a high school in Maryland; and ii. annually during the period, if any, between graduation from high school and enrolling in a community college; and iii. will continue to submit proof of tax filings each year student is enrolled at Anne Arundel Community College; 5. File an application to become a permanent resident within 30 days after becoming eligible to do so. 6. Provide a signed affidavit attesting to become a permanent resident within 30 days of becoming eligible to do so; and 7. Registered with the Selective Service System if required to do so. (This applies to all males 18 years and older. You must submit a copy of proof of selective service registration. This can be obtained from your local post office). Procedures: Upon request student is provided the Application and Affidavit for Undocumented Immigrants Tuition Rate form that list documents required to provide for consideration. Student completes form and provides required documentation before the first day of classes for the term/session they are entering. Within 5 business days the Registrar reviews the documentation to determine appropriate tuition rate. Registrars notes, on the form, the appropriate tuition rate, terms and academic years for which it applies. If Approved, student s tuition rate is updated in the student information system through the tuition rate by the Records Office. Student is mailed a communication and, if currently registered, an updated bill registered, notifying them of the tuition rate. On April 16 th of each year, student s tuition rate is defaulted to the out-of-state tuition rate. Student must repeat the process annually to maintain eligibility for the special tuition rate by submitting Application and Affidavit for Undocumented Immigrants Tuition Rate Form and copy of MD return taxes annually. ************************************************************************************************************************** Drop or Mail your complete Application and Affidavit for Undocumented Immigrants Tuition Rate form along with your documentations to: Emma B. Thompson Anne Arundel Community College Admissions Office, SSVC 100 (Arnold Campus) 101 College Parkway Arnold, MD Questions: Call or ebthompson@aacc.edu

5 Eligible undocumented students who completed 60 credits and/or graduated associate degree at AACC may be eligible for in-state tuition to attend public-four year universities in Maryland. Eligibility requirements: Will attend four-year college or university within 4 years of graduation from AACC Filed MD income taxes every year while at AACC until the time of application at the university and continuing. Public four-year colleges and universities in Maryland Bowie State University Coppin State University Frostburg State University Salisbury University Towson University University of Baltimore University of Maryland, Baltimore University of Maryland, College Park University of Maryland Eastern Shore University of Maryland Baltimore County University of Maryland University College Morgan State University St. Mary s College of Maryland United States Naval Academy Sources: