For the following questions, select all that apply. 1. During a tuition classification audit, USG auditors will A. look at records of students whose classification has been changed from a “N” for Nonresident to a “R” for Resident status B. ask to see how tidy you keep your desk C. look at records of students who have been awarded waivers for out‐of‐state tuition D. look at records of students who have not paid their fees E. None of the above The auditors will look at random sample of the records of students who have had a change made to their tuition classification, as well as a random sample of those students who have been awarded an out‐of‐state tuition waiver. 2. While reviewing students’ files, the USG auditors will look for A. evidence that a fair and consistent decision has been made B. appropriate supporting documentation which may include a completed petition, valid driver’s license, military orders, proof of domicile for the parent of a dependent child, permanent resident alien card C. a completed checklist of the documentation reviewed D. a hot cup of coffee E. None of the above Each institution should train all tuition classification personnel on how to make fair and consistent decisions based on USG criteria. Each decision should be based on USG accepted documentation and it should be sufficient for all personnel to reach the same conclusion. While not required, a checklist is recommended as it can serve as a valuable tool that ensures that there is consistency and the decision process is being reviewed. 3. When the USG auditors visit your campus for a tuition classification audit A. they are trying to get you in trouble B. they are there to help you identify possible problem areas that may be found in a state audit C. will request to see your internal campus tuition classification procedure manual D. will request to see documentation that your campus conducts regular self‐audits E. None of the above The USG auditors are there to help you by identifying potential problem areas that may be identified in a state audit so that solutions can be put in place. In addition to looking at student files, the USG auditors will request to see your internal campus tuition classification procedure manual and documentation that your campus conducts routine self‐audits, among other things. 4. The International and Superior Out‐of‐State Student Waiver A. may be split between multiple students to increase the number of students eligible for the waiver B. must be split equally between international and superior students C. is based on the FTE count for the previous fall term D. may be awarded to a new student in the summer if a student receiving the waiver in the spring does not enroll in the summer E. None of the above The international and superior is not intended to be split across multiple students in order to maximize the number of students who can receive the waiver. The waiver is intended to waive the entire tuition differential for the students to which it is awarded. Each institution determines how they distribute the waiver between international and superior students. Institutions may award the waiver to a new student if a student who received the waiver the prior term does not reenroll; however, institutions should keep in mind that the awarded number of waivers should not exceed the FTE count for the prior fall. So, if the student who previously enrolled returns, they may not automatically receive the waiver. 5. The Economic Advantage Waiver A. may be awarded to students who move to the state and then begin their job search B. should be awarded to any student whose parent is on a work‐related visa C. requires, among other things, that an independent noncitizen student be taking legally permissible steps towards becoming a permanent resident alien D. may be awarded to qualifying noncitizens provided they have taken legally permissible steps towards becoming a lawful permanent resident E. None of the above The Economic Advantage waiver requires that students move to the state to accept full‐time employment. Students who move to the state and then begin their job search are not eligible for the waiver. In order for a student on a work‐related visa to receive the waiver, the visa must be listed in Appendix K, Eligible Visas and Documentation for the Economic Advantage Waiver. In addition, the student must provide documentation that shows that they (or their parent, guardian or spouse) moved to the state to accept full‐time employment. In addition, as a visa holder, they must show that they are taking legally permissible steps towards obtain lawful permanent resident status. Noncitizens may continue to receive the waiver provided they are taking legally permissible steps towards obtaining lawful permanent resident status. 6. The Nonresident Student Waiver A. requires that a student under the age of 24 be claimed on the taxes of their GA‐domiciled parent B. requires that a marriage be in place for 12 months in order for a student to receive the waiver based on their Georgia‐domiciled spouse C. is awarded based strictly on a student’s relationship to their Georgia‐domiciled parent, U.S. court‐
appointed legal guardian, or spouse D. may be awarded to students who are undocumented or out‐of‐status (not in the U.S. in a current, legal immigration status) provided they are married to a spouse who is a U.S. citizen and who is domiciled in Georgia E. None of the above It is not necessary for a student to be claimed as a dependent on the taxes of their parent, guardian or spouse in order to receive the waiver. BONUS QUESTIONS 1. Military personnel and their dependents A. must always complete a petition in order to be classified as in‐state B. must submit a copy of their military ID card C. by law, must be classified as in‐state D. can never be classified as in‐state E. None of the above If a student submits an application and indicates that he/she is in the military or is a dependent of a member of the military, that student should be considered for in‐state classification in the same manner as any other student. Only if there are any flags that the student may not be domiciled in the state should a petition be required. The student should not automatically be classified as out‐of‐state and be required to submit a petition or apply for a waiver just because they are military. Students should in no way be encouraged to submit a copy of their military ID card. Title 18, US Code Part I, Chapter 33, Section 701 prohibits the copying of a United States Military ID card. Students may present a copy of the card to campus staff who can then complete the Confirmation of Review of Military ID Worksheet. In addition, other documentation that provides the needed information may instead be submitted. The Higher Education Opportunity Act (http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h110‐4137) requires that active duty military and their dependents be charged the in‐state tuition rate if their domicile or permanent duty station is in the state. Our BoR attorneys have reviewed the law and determined that we are compliant as our military personnel waiver could be awarded to students in this group if they do not meet the requirements to be classified as in‐state. The law does not specify that they have to be classified as "in‐state" but have to be allowed to pay the in‐state tuition rate. 2. The Military Personnel Waiver A. may be awarded to dependent children of the qualifying military member B. may be maintained by the dependent of a qualifying military member if the member is reassigned outside of Georgia provided the student remains continuously enrolled and the military member remains in active status C. may be maintained by the dependent of a qualifying military member if the member is reassigned outside of Georgia and the spouse and the dependent child remain in Georgia and the member remains on active duty D. may be maintained by the dependent of a military member if the member is stationed in a bordering state and the member and the dependent live in Georgia E. None of the above The military personnel waiver may be awarded to the military member, their spouses and their dependent children. The waiver may be maintained in all of the above situations.