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.av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-8prg5l9-715a0a2b14a03f4d1c2bebf3d671e539 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-8prg5l9-715a0a2b14a03f4d1c2bebf3d671e539 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  top-30 av-inherit-size av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >SOU Non-Resident Tuition Exemptions<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8456bm5-6095599b31b064e524831ab55f0f04f3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock tight-lid'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are several populations that may be exempt from paying nonresident tuition at Southern Oregon University under Tuition Equity (HB2787), Nonresident Tuition Exemptions (SB 553 and SB 1552), tribal enrollment, or reciprocity agreements.<\/p>\n<p>Although students who qualify for these programs will be assessed resident tuition rates at Southern Oregon University University, a student\u2019s formal residency classification does not change.<\/p>\n<h3>Tuition Equity<\/h3>\n<p>Tuition Equity (HB 2787) is a law providing students attending Oregon high schools greater access to higher education. It allows Southern Oregon University to grant undocumented Oregon students the resident (in-state) tuition rate, if they meet specific criteria.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Tuition Equity, visit sou.edu\/tuitionequity.<\/p>\n<h3>Resident Tuition Under SB 553 and SB 1522<\/h3>\n<p>Oregon Senate Bills 553 and 1522 are laws that grant eligible students resident (in-state) tuition rates. For information on how to apply, email <a href=\"mailto:residency@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">residency@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Eligibility Under SB 553 and SB 1522<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have not established residence in another U.S. state or territory before arriving in Oregon, AND<\/li>\n<li>Hold one of these statuses:\n<ul>\n<li>COFA Islanders: An individual who entered the United States under a Compact of Free Association treaty between the United States and the following countries:\n<ul>\n<li>The Republic of Palau;<\/li>\n<li>The Republic of the Marshall Islands; or<\/li>\n<li>The Federated States of Micronesia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Refugees: An individual granted refugee status by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)<\/li>\n<li>Special Immigrant Visa Holders: An individual who meets one of the following criteria:\n<ul>\n<li>An individual from Iraq or Afghanistan who was provided with the status of special immigrant by the United States Department of Homeland Security under:\n<ul>\n<li>Section 1059(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, P.L. 109-163, 119 Stat. 3444;<\/li>\n<li>Section 1244(b) of the Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act of 2007, P.L. 110-181, 122 Stat. 397; or<\/li>\n<li>Section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, P.L. 111-8, 123 Stat. 807.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>An individual who is granted humanitarian parole, asylum, conditional permanent residency or temporary protected status by the United States Department of Homeland Security or other federal agency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tribal Enrollment<\/h3>\n<p>As of September 2022, SOU students who are enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe shall receive the equivalent of resident tuition rates, regardless of where they live. This includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2021\/01\/29\/2021-01606\/indian-entities-recognized-by-and-eligible-to-receive-services-from-the-united-states-bureau-of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">574 Federally Recognized Native American Tribes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a member of one of Oregon\u2019s tribes or a tribe with traditional ties to Oregon you may qualify for Oregon residency. Please review the residency standards on our website <a href=\"\/admissions\/afford\/oregon-residency\/\">sou.edu\/residency<\/a> . For more information, email <a href=\"mailto:residency@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">residency@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"\/admissions\/aboriginal-rights\">Aboriginal Rights<\/a> .<\/p>\n<h3>California to Oregon Exchange<\/h3>\n<p>In partnership with Shasta College, College of the Redwoods, and College of the Siskiyous, Southern Oregon University has reciprocity agreements which grant qualifying students to pay the equivalent of in-state tuition.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"\/admissions\/afford\/california\/califoregon-reciprocity-agreements\">Reciprocity Agreement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>North State Promise<\/h3>\n<p>In partnership with select Northern California counties, students who graduated from high school in 2013 or later may qualify to pay the equivalent of in-state tuition.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"\/admissions\/afford\/california\/north-state-promise\">North State Promise<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Military-Connected Students<\/h3>\n<p>Military personnel, veterans, and\/or their dependents may qualify for either residency or the ability to pay the equivalent of in-state tuition depending on their military status.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, email <a href=\"mailto:vabenefits@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vabenefits@sou.edu<\/a> .<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2h0yv8t-754fd792752e82aef158e97c07028124\">\n.flex_column.av-2h0yv8t-754fd792752e82aef158e97c07028124{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2h0yv8t-754fd792752e82aef158e97c07028124 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-av_section-b329895807701fbc5eb1bb28d8bd112f alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-16461'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-lvycgyy9-28fe12cc4cdaaee0f7d00639c242898d-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-12  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><a href='\/admissions\/afford\/non-resident-tuition-exemptions\/espanol\/'  class='avia-button av-lvycgyy9-28fe12cc4cdaaee0f7d00639c242898d av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-light'   aria-label=\"VER PAG\u00cdNA EN ESPA\u00d1OL\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >VER PAG\u00cdNA EN ESPA\u00d1OL<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_4' aria-label='SOU Admissions - 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