Showing posts with label tidewater community college. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tidewater community college. Show all posts

Friday, February 11, 2011

How can I qualify for in-state tuition?



I called Tidewater Community College today to inquire about in-state tuition. I am planning on trying to kill myself with science med school prerequisites this summer, and I would save over $3,000 if I was declared an in-state applicant. I spoke to a representative in Chesapeake, but she could not answer my questions. She transferred me to the enrollment office where no one picked up the phone. I called the Virginia Beach office and was able to speak to someone in enrollment. I was trying to explain my situation about how I never intended to remain outside the state of Virginia, and that I meet the majority of the factors listed in VA Code §23-7:4 B. I tried to explain the factors that SHEV considers when granting in-state residency and how they apply to me.

1. Continuous residence for at least one year immediately prior to the date of alleged entitlement.
2. State to which income taxes are filed or paid.
3. Driver's license.
4. Motor vehicle registration.
5. Voter registration. b. Actual voting.
6. Employment.
a. If a person has otherwise shown residence in the state with domiciliary intent, unemployment does not preclude a finding that the person is a Virginia domiciliary.
b. Fulfillment and documentation of state licensing requirements in order to be certified to practice a profession in Virginia (e.g., attorney, clinical psychologist, nursing), is evidence of domiciliary intent; however, it is not determinative. Enrollment in but noncompletion of an educational program designed specifically for employment in Virginia is not sufficient evidence that domicile has been established.
7. Ownership of real property.
8. Sources of financial support.
9. Military records.
10. Accepting a written offer of employment with a Virginia employer.
11. Social and economic relationships.

I explained that I had 7 out of the 11 on my side, however the woman at the enrollment office told me that there was an inital level of checking in-state status and I would not pass, she said there are also second and third level, and maybe they would approve me. I think I need to start getting some documents together.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Post-Bac Pre-med programs are expensive


So, I am still unsure how exactly I will get my science prerequisites of biology, chemistry and physics for medical school. The UVA and UNCG programs are great in that they can be completed in one year, but both will cost me $20-$25,000 for tuition alone. The advantage is that I can qualify for student loans, but I anticipate it would only cost $5-$6,000 to take the identical classes if I was able to qualify for in-state status at the local community college. Tidewater Community College in Virginia has chemistry I and II in the summer in intensive 5 week sessions, which is that same sequence as UVA's post-bac and UNCG's. I have heard that many college admission officers do not look highly on community college credits, however $25,000 is still $25,000. For someone who already has undergraduate student loans, making payments on those loans and paying the community college tuition may be too much. So far I have sent my transcripts (from 5 schools) to their "missing documents" department at UNCG admissions. Hopefully I will be accepted shortly.

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