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Forever Buckeye Residency Classification
In order to receive the state of Ohio subsidy for tuition purposes, you would have to show that you meet the qualifications set by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) in the Ohio Administrative Code, Chapter 3333-1-10 and Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3333.31.
The letter and number designations in each subsection correlates to the specific guidelines of the Ohio Administrative and/or Revised Codes.
Immigration Status and Visa Types
Please see the Immigration Status (PDF) for information regarding eligible/non-eligible Visa types.
Residency Classification Types
Below you will find a simpler breakdown of these guidelines. The following letter and number designations in each subsection correlates to the specific guidelines of the Ohio Administrative and/or Revised Codes.
Residency Classification C-8
Residency Classification C-8 applies to students who are a Graduate of an Ohio High School (Forever Buckeye) where ALL of the following apply:
- graduated from an Ohio high school while a resident of Ohio for the state subsidy and tuition surcharge purposes and has established a current residence in Ohio
- completed the entire final year of high school at an Ohio school
- has established a current residence in Ohio
Forever Buckeye/Residency Classification C-8 does NOT include students where ANY of the follopwing apply:
- are GED recipients
- have graduated from an Ohio high school, but has yet to establish residence in Ohio
- were not a resident of Ohio for the state subsidy and tuition surcharge purposes when they graduated from an Ohio high school
Documentation for Forever Buckeye
Documentation is very important. If your application is submitted with the incorrect documentation, we will not be able to approve your application.
Keep in mind, documentation is not limited to this list and may not include all items listed. It is important that any uncommon situations be supported with documentation as well. The onus will be on the student to ensure that all income and expenses are clearly supported with documentation.