Petition for Change in Classification for Tuition Purposes

The Petition for Change in Classification for Tuition Purposes is intended for use by:

• Students who seek a change in residency classification; or
• Those whose status cannot be determined from the information submitted on the initial Application for In-State Classification as part of the admissions process.

If, after reading theUSM Residency Policy VIII*2.70.2024, you feel that you have met the University's criteria, you should submit a Petition for Change in Classification for Tuition Purposes (form available at bottom of this page) and all supporting documentation to the Office of the Registrar in accordance with the dates indicated below.

Instructions for completing the Petition for Change in Classification for Tuition Purposes:

• First, review this checklist to help you prepare your petition.
• Complete all applicable fields. Failure to complete all applicable sections of the petition and submit all required documentation may result in a denial of in-state status.
• Dates should be entered using the MM-DD-YYYY format unless otherwise specified.
• Students filing a petition are required to submit certified copies of Maryland tax returns (if applicable). Click here for more information.
• Please be certain to include all supplemental documentation that is required.

NOTE: Please do not use binders or accordion folders. Please do not staple, paper clip, binder clip, label, tab or use sticky notes on your documents. Remove all Social Security Numbers, Employee Identification Numbers, and bank account numbers.  

• Your completed petition, signed and dated, should be mailed or personally delivered to the Office of the Registrar located in Suite 240 of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library at 601 W. Lombard St. Your petition will not be accepted in any electronic format. If you mail your petition, be sure to obtain delivery confirmation. Petitions must be postmarked on or prior to the deadline for the term you are submitting a petition.  PETITIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE POSTED SUBMISSION DATE WILL BE RETURNED.   
• The review of the petition and an initial determination of the status may take as long as six (6) weeks, not including subsequent appeals.Petition for Residency Reclassification

Click here for Petition for Residency Reclassification

Helpful Links:

• Comptroller of Maryland: Request certified copies of Maryland tax returns. Click on LOCATIONS to find your nearest location. 

At Comptroller of Maryland branch offices, the following services are provided with no scheduled appointment:

Provides blank Maryland state tax forms and/or tax booklets.
Answers general tax questions.
Accepts completed Maryland tax returns and/or requested documents.
Provides additional IFTA decals to carriers in good standing and new carriers whose applications have been approved.
Provides certified copies of previously filed Maryland tax returns for individuals with identification.

• Office of International Services — University of Maryland, Baltimore
• Public Notaries in Maryland: Request for documents to be notarized.
• State of Maryland Voter Information: Verify or change your voter registration.
• State of Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) Request driving record or obtain vehicle registration and vehicle title documentation.
• New to Maryland Driver Licensing Information.
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USISC)
• Request for copy of tax return: MD Form 129
• Selective Service Verification

We ask that all students retain a copy of all information submitted for a Petition for a Change in Classification. If an applicant needs a copy of the information submitted a signed release form must be provided to the Residency Reclassification Team in order to release this information.

All inquiries regarding petitions should be directed to the Office of the Registrar by calling 410-706-7480 or sending an email to residency@umaryland.edu.