Student Residency

Since registration and other fees and residence hall room rents are subject to change periodically, no attempt is made in this publication to itemize these costs. This information is available from the Office of Admissions prior to the beginning of each academic year.

Eastern Kentucky University follows the regulations and guidance issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education regarding student residency for admission and tuition assessment purposes. 

Any veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States or National Guard who is eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill^® benefits who enrolls as a student in the university as a non-Kentucky resident will be charged no more than the maximum tuition reimbursement provided under the Post-9/11 GI Bill^® to public universities for eligible Kentucky residents. Veterans must submit a DD-214 or VA Certificate (Letter) of Eligibility for Post 9-11 (Chapter 33) GI Bill^® benefits through the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs to the Office of Admissions to validate their eligibility for this provision.

Residency status for admission and tuition assessment purposes is determined in accordance with applicable federal and state law, including KRS 164.020 and 13 KAR 2:045, and any controlling court order or other binding legal authority.

Eastern Kentucky University determines residency classification based on applicable legal requirements and the facts and documentation available at the time of review. Students are responsible for providing accurate and complete information and for notifying the University of any change in circumstances that may affect their residency classification.

Questions regarding residency classification, requests for review, and supporting documentation should be directed to the Office of Admissions.