When it comes to college, cost it a main factor for most students. No wonder, many students consider to study in-state since, on average, have a $10, 000. But, to your surprise, it is possible to pay college tuition in-states, even if you’re an out-state student. There are various exemptions and programs offered for students than being limited to their home state.
For instance, regional exchange programs let students, who are residents of participating states, request tuition discount if the state they want to study in are members of the program.
Special Discounts 
Additionally, students can save more on college tuition by availing special circumstance discounts. These exemptions include students who have parents who are soldiers, police, fire-fighters, and even teachers. Another special discount is for nonresident children of alumni where their tuition fees are waived.
Flexible Tuition Purposes
Also called Residency for tuition purposes, are states that are flexible on residency requirements. They allow out-of state college students to apply in their state for a temporary residency. They help students who are eager to study in their state by granting residency rights. Bare in mind also that colleges will determine if you are just manipulating the system, taking a year off school just to relocate to a state to avoid in-state fees. They are wise on these tactics and will make it really difficult for students to change residency.
Students can get more information about this program through his state’s Board of Regents (BOR) or through ta certain college registrar’s office. States that have implemented this kind of tuition exemptions include Florida, California, Arizona and Wisconsin.
Both parents and students must realize that many states have programs that allow residents to study in other states, without paying out-of state fees. So, make a research on the university you’re interested in and ask about any available programs that gives discounts. Also, if you gain scholarships, most schools will waive nonresident fees.