Office of the Registrar

Ohio In-State Residency: E1

If you are an independent student employed in Ohio full or part time, pursuing a part time program of study...

OBR rules state, "A person who is living and is gainfully employed on a full-time or part-time and self-sustaining basis in Ohio and who is pursuing a part-time program of instruction at an institution of higher education shall be considered a resident of Ohio for these purposes."

Required documentation in addition to that required on the first page of application:

  • An original letter from the student's employer on company letterhead indicating date employment began, number of hours hired to work per week, rate of pay, most recent pay stub
  • A copy of the the student's Ohio driver license
  • A copy of your Ohio motor vehicle registration
  • Year to date pay stub of income earned from employment (only taxable income is considered).  Financial aid, savings or VA/social security benefits can not be considered as income
  • A copy of the students most recent federal and state income tax returns
  • If student is 25 or younger a copy of the first and signature pages of their parent's or legal guardian’s federal Income tax returns, proving student was not claimed as a dependent in the most recent tax year
  • A copy of lease, mortgage agreement or property deed which includes date of occupancy and signature page
The above is not an all-inclusive list.  Provide all documents noted on the Ohio In-State Residency Application for review and include the documentation listed above. Any additional information required to confirm residency status would be requested through your University email account.

Have Questions?

Email for Main Campus Students registrar@utoledo.edu
Email for Health Science Campus Students hscregistrar@utoledo.edu
Call Rocket Solution Central 419.530.8700
Monday - Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Visit Rocket Solution Central 1200 Rocket Hall
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Rocket Hall is located near the corner of Secor Rd. and Dorr St.
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Last Updated: 11/13/23