Out-of-state Students
As one of the most comprehensive community college systems in the country, Maricopa Community Colleges has designed each of our colleges to cater to a variety of interests from single courses, degrees, and community engagement opportunities. We believe that by offering opportunities to better our community, we are also gaining a better understanding of how to improve other communities.
Whether you're from Arizona, or the other side of the globe, we are interested in learning with you and from you.
Depending on your tuition classification, you may have to adhere to a certain set of laws, regulations, and forms to become a student. These must be completed first, as part of your enrollment process. Tuition classification documentation must be provided to each college of attendance, generally in the Admissions and Records or Student Enrollment Services departments.
What Type of Tuition Classification Applies to You?
In-State Student
In-state student means an individual who lives in Maricopa County and has lived in the state of Arizona for at least one year prior (365 days) to the first day of the semester (as published in the approved MCCCD academic calendar posted online at Academic Calendars) and who is a United States citizen AND/or in a lawful status or an individual who meets the criteria for Prop 308 (ARS 15-1803) as outlined further in this regulation. In-state tuition classification must be established prior to county tuition classification for those moving from other states.
Out-of-County Student
This residency type includes U.S. citizens, or persons within lawful status, who have lived in Arizona, outside of Maricopa County, for at least a year prior to the start date of classes. Also, if you’re a resident in either Apache or Greenlee counties, these counties have agreed to pay for your tuition at one of the state’s community colleges. Out-of-county residents must complete and submit the Arizona Out-of-County Residence Affidavit form to your chosen college’s admissions office. You will find website and contact information for each admissions office at the bottom of this page.
Out-of-State Student and Foreign National
If you do not qualify for in-state student tuition classification, are an F-1 nonimmigrant, or international student, you are considered an out-of-state student for tuition classification purposes. Contact your chosen college’s admission office for necessary forms. You will find website and contact information for each admissions office at the bottom of this page. Please note that forms must be submitted by July 1 if you plan to enroll for fall semester classes and November 1 for spring semester classes.