Hi There - I am currently on an H1-B Visa and working in NJ. I am also taking graduate school classes on a part time basis at Rutgers Univ, New Brunswick. My question is regarding the fees I am paying for my graduate school.

Even though I have been living in NJ and paying taxes here since 2002, I was told by my grad school that I do not qualify for In state tuition because of my Visa status. I wanted to confirm if this was true or if there is anything I can do to appeal this?

Currently I am paying out of state tuition which is double the amount. Your response for this question is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Abhijit

Google search leads me to the following page: Applying: NJ Tuition Eligibility

And it says:

"Other noncitizens who are in the United States on temporary visas (not permitted to establish a legal domicile in the U.S.), such as B, C, D, F, H, I, J, K, L, M, O, R, TD, TN, and NATO classifications, or holders of the Employment Authorization Card, are classified as nonresidents for tuition assessment regardless of how long they have been residing in New Jersey."

Hi Abhijit et all,

I'm also going through the same situation - I'm working(H1B visa status) and staying in NJ for more than a year now and am planning to take graduate school classes on a part time basis at Rutgers Univ, NJ. I'm also being asked to pay out-of-state tuition fees(huge amount) :(

Did you get any help on the same?

Does anyone on this forum know a way out for this situation?

Many thanks in advance.

No.. All non-immigrant visa holders are not eligible for resident rate tuition fee.

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Originally Posted by lawanwadee

No.. all non-immigrant visa holders are not eligible for resident rate tuition fee.

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lawanwadee- Can you please brief me about how I can fight this case.

Thanks in advance.

To be eligible for resident rate tuition, you must be a green card holder with at least 1 year in US.