Residents of DE, DC, Northern VA, and Southern PA will be charged in-state tuition. Find out if you qualify.
Applicants must complete the residency section of their online application through
LSAC if they wish to be considered for in-state tuition.
The initial residency determination is made by the Office of Law Admissions. Appeals
of initial determinations should be directed to the Office of Records and Registration.
Changing from Out-of-State to In-State
It is possible, as an out-of-state student, to obtain Maryland Residency while enrolled
at the University of Baltimore School of Law. During the first year of study, students
wishing to change residency status must complete the Petition for Change in Classification for Tuition.
Please review the petition and the criteria for establishing in-state residency found
below. Review the information thoroughly so that you understand the requirements.
This information is offered to make you aware of the requirements. It is not intended
as a guarantee of a future change of residency status.
For the 12 consecutive months before the first day of classes for which you wish to
be considered a resident, you (or your parent/guardian) must:
have resided in Maryland. You must be able to show proof of residence, including the
amount you pay and the terms of your lease/deed
maintain substantially all personal property within Maryland
pay Maryland income tax on all taxable income earned inside or outside the state
receive no public assistance from a city, county, or municipal agency other than in
Maryland
have a legal ability under federal and Maryland law to reside permanently without
interruption in Maryland
have registered to vote in Maryland, if you had been registered in any other jurisdiction
license/register all motor vehicles you own in Maryland
obtain a valid Maryland driver's license
Other students who qualify for in-state status:
full-time or part-time (at least 50 percent time) permanent employees of the University
System of Maryland, the employee's spouse, or dependent child
full-time active members of the Armed Forces of the United States whose home of residency
is in Maryland or are stationed in Maryland, or the member's spouse or dependent child
a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who received an honorable discharge within
the past 12 months and received his/her high school education in Maryland
