No matter how far you move away for university you will learn to look after yourself and you will become very independent. However, moving far away can mean that you find yourself without a local support system of friends and family. Is it better to live at home for uni? […]
Can they be a bad thing? Getting home to visit family, catch up on sleep, get a few home-cooked meals, and even get some laundry done is not a bad thing. Occasionally, it may be just what your student needs. If your student is feeling serious homesickness, they may need […]
Top Tips for Surviving Your Final Year of University Start early and space everything out. In final year of university, you will find yourself having to put in a lot more work than you would have done for the first couple of years. Try to avoid “all-nighters” Don’t take on […]
It’s almost always easier to get into a state school if you are applying in-state versus out-of-state. Although all colleges whether they are public or private want as much tuition, room, and board revenue as possible it’s a balancing act between 1.) Is out-of-State College a good idea? Attending an […]
Many students want to go college far away from home.Pros Independence. New friends. Different weather. More career opportunities. More academic opportunities. Diversity. More student activities. More on-campus resources. What is the point of out-of-state tuition? Schools’ reasoning for charging higher out-of-state tuition is because non-resident students’ come from families who […]
Many students want to go college far away from home.Pros Independence. New friends. Different weather. More career opportunities. More academic opportunities. Diversity. More student activities. More on-campus resources. What are the pros of going to in-State College? Advantages of attending an in-state college Lower cost of travel. Lower tuition costs. […]
Here are five things you can do to reduce your out-of-state tuition costs: Apply for a tuition reciprocity agreement. Look into state residency details. Ask about institutional scholarships and tuition waivers. Apply for external scholarships. Use federal student aid. How do you offset out of state tuition? Thankfully, there are […]
2 years. Living On Campus- Housing Requirements All students attending Murray State University are required to live on campus for 2 years, 4 full time semesters (excluding summer). Can freshmen live off-campus at MSU? Currently, first-year students are required to live on campus their first academic year. Beginning with students […]
Tuition waivers are typically granted to students with financial hardship, or those with specific backgrounds — such as veterans, foster children or nontraditional students. Many colleges also require you to maintain good academic standing to continue receiving the tuition waiver. How do I ask for tuition waiver? Call the admissions […]
As long as you’re no longer tax resident in any country (including country of birth, citizenship, but also others where you’ve lived/worked/have a connection) according to those countries’ domestic rules, it’s totally possible to be a tax resident of nowhere. Do you only have tax residency in Australia? Generally, we […]
Some states separate the income, and tax only their state’s income. Or a state may calculate the tax on all income as if you were a resident, and then allocate the tax based on “in state sources/all sources.” Can the same income be taxed twice? Double taxation is a tax […]
To obtain an Illinois Driver’s License you must: Visit a Secretary of State facility, show required identification documents and have your photo taken. Surrender all valid out-of-state licenses, state ID cards, instruction permits and commercial driver’s licenses. Pay the appropriate fee. What do you need to get a new driver’s […]
In order to register a vehicle in Illinois, you need an Illinois driver’s license and an Illinois address. Getting an Illinois driver’s license is not an easy process. We recommend starting your visit in another state, or using visitor.us’ services to register a vehicle that you buy in Illinois. What […]
To qualify for bona fide residence, you must reside in a foreign country for an uninterrupted period that includes an entire tax year. An entire tax year is from January 1 through December 31 for taxpayers who file their income tax returns on a calendar year basis. How do you […]
Deed/title, mortgage or rental/lease agreement. Insurance policy (homeowner’s or renter’s). Letter on official school letterhead (dated within 90 days prior to application). Medical claim or statement of benefits from private insurance company or public (government) agency (dated within 90 days prior to application). How do I prove residency in Illinois? […]