Military Residency

Military Residency Change Policy

Morgan State University, under the Section 702 Choice Act of 2014, Expiring Authorities Act of 2018, and the Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021, reviews any non-resident student veterans for consideration under the temporary Maryland in-state residency provision. Those who meet the requirements listed under the Board of Regents Residency Policy (Updated May 3, 2022) and have any military status listed below:

• Active Duty Service members
• Retired Veterans,
• Select Reservists
• National Guard service members,
• Air Guard service members,
• Coast Guard member
• Marine
• Naval seaman
• Dependents with TOE
• Spouses with TOE

Residency reclassification petitions for student veterans are created during the university's OPEN enrollment periods. Open enrollment begins on the first day of any active registration period for any term hosted by the institution. The university-wide deadline for a residency reclassification petition ends on the Last Day to DROP/ADD in any given term. 

Any eligible student veteran who meets one or more of the MSU Board of Regents Military Reclassification guidelines MUST provide documentation from each category identified in the checklist below for consideration. All residency reclassification documentation should be submitted using the standard Military Funding Request Form (MFRF). Any additional supporting documentation provided after the MFRF has been completed and submitted can be uploaded into the Enrollment Information Update Form for review. All military residency reclassification provisions are contingent upon the student's continual use of benefits, military status standing, and ability to maintain continuous enrollment in any active academic program on campus. 

Proof of current residency in the State of Maryland. (1-3 Official Documents). 

(All documents should contain the students' full name, current date, and applicable authoritative signatures. Documents should be in 8 ½ x 11” format, Portrait with signatures and seals as identified. Agency Letterhead and all official signatures)   

• Current Active Lease (on Official Housing Development Letterhead)
• Current Rental Agreement (on Official Housing Development Letterhead)
• Current Deed to a House (pages showing owner, occupants, unit address, and signatures)
• Hotel rental agreement (On-Post hotel housing - billing ledger with consistent charges/layovers)
• On-campus housing assignment (email notification from Office of Residence Life)

These documents will confirm your military/veteran status. (1-4 Official Documents)

• DD214 (Retired Veterans ONLY)
• Active Duty  - Military Orders
• Unit Assignment/ Active Duty Station (Current location in MD and timeframe)
• Enlistment Documents or D4
• Letter of Casualty
• VA State of Benefits (Official Letterhead)
• Association to sponsor (same name or surname difference), Sponsors' status + birth certificate
• Association to sponsor (step-parent), sponsor's status + marriage certificate + birth certificate

Military Benefit or Funding Entitlement (1-2 Documents)

• Certificate of Eligibility (Transferee)
• eBenefits Statement
• MD NG State Tuition Waiver (MD NG STW)
• Federal Tuition Assistance Award Letter (FTA)
• PO Authorization (Tungsten)
• Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) & Certificate of Eligibility for DoD Benefits

NOTE: Month-to-month leasing option documentation must encompass the entire semester timeframe. In situations that require additional documentation to justify case-specific incidences, coordinate with your VA School Certifying Official at veterans@morgan.edu for best practices. 

Residency Reclassification Deadline: Last day of DROP/ADD for any term

Processing Time:  4 - 8 weeks from the point of packet completion

Mode of communication: Morgan Email Account