Gather Here. Go Far

With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

Clubs and Organizations

From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Transfer Students

Whether you’re an incoming or current transfer student, NSU’s transfer advisors are available to assist you with transcript evaluation, information on degree programs and support services. NSU is where You Belong.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

NSU Residency Status FAQs

 FAQs

Filing an Oklahoma income tax return does not automatically qualify an individual as an Oklahoma resident. You must meet the criteria for Oklahoma resident status as defined in the OSRHE Residency Policy.

Not necessarily. Resident status is based on the location of your domicile, which is considered to be your true, fixed, permanent home where you habitually reside. It is the place where you intend to remain and to which you expect to return. Since domicile has two components, residence and intent to remain indefinitely, a person can have more than one residence but only one domicile.

No. It is the student's responsibility to petition for residency reclassification once you have met the criteria for Oklahoma resident status as defined in the OSRHE Residency Policy.

Attendance at an educational institution, albeit a continuous and long-term experience, is interpreted as temporary residence; therefore, a student neither gains nor loses residence status solely by such attendance.

The legal residence of a dependent person is that of his/her parents, or the legal residence of the parent who has legal custody or the parent with whom the student habitually resides. If the student is under the care of those other than his/her parents, the legal residence is that of his/her legal guardian.

If you are a dependent, your residency status is that of the legal residence of the parent who has legal custody or the parent with whom the student habitually resides. In addition to completing a Petition for Oklahoma Residency, you will need to provide supporting documentation of your dependent status or of primary care, custody and support by the parent residing in Oklahoma.

No. If you are considered a dependent, your residency status is that of your parent or guardian with legal custody.

Having relatives who are alumni of NSU is not a factor in determining your residency status. You must meet the definition of an Oklahoma resident as defined in the OSRHE Residency Policy.

For information on scholarships or tuition waivers available for students who attain a specified combination of GPA and ACT or SAT score, contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Yes. If you establish residency in another state or if you are absent from Oklahoma for at least twelve months for purposes other than education, you may lose your Oklahoma residency status.

Yes. If, at a later date, you feel that you meet all of the requirements for reclassification, you may submit a new Petition for Oklahoma Residency to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment and provide the needed documentation at that time.

To be considered for In-State you will need to provide the following items:

  • Leave and Earning Statement with the last day of military service if active duty please include a copy of current orders and
  • DD 214 Service Member Requests Copy 4 Member 4

To be considered for In State you will need to provide the following items:

  • Current Copy of Parents Orders placing you in current state

If your spouse already holds Oklahoma residence status, you may be eligible for Oklahoma residency status. You should submit a Petition for Oklahoma Residency to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, along with a copy of your marriage license and other supporting documentation.