Establishing Mississippi Residency
If you reside in Mississippi but attended an out-of-state college or high school you must prove Mississippi Residency. Residency must be provided to the parent if the student is under 21.
Individuals under 21 years of age
Students indicating attendance at an out-of-state high school and/or college are required to prove Mississippi residence for tuition purposes. Mississippi Law mandates that the residence of a student under the age of 21 and unmarried is that of the parents. Documentation of residence of the parent or parents who are physically residing in Mississippi must be provided to the Office of Admissions. If you have any questions call 662-720-7239.
List of Approved Residency Documents
In cases where residency documentation is required, two forms of supporting documentation must be in the file. Acceptable supporting documentation may include:
- Current MS Driver’s License or State-issued ID (Persons moving into MS permanently have 60 days per state law to acquire driver’s licenses.)
- Mortgage document matching address
- Homestead exemption matching address
- Guardianship documents (issued by a MS Court or the MS Department of Human Services)
- Emancipation documents
- Prior or Prior-prior year State income tax return
- Current Mississippi Registration Card
- Current Motor vehicle registration (Persons moving into MS permanently have 30 days per state law to register vehicles.)
- Current employment documents (last pay stub, employment contract)
- Current utility bills (including cell phones) matching the address
- Lease agreement (signed by lessor and lessee).
- A signed statement by the MS Dept. of Human Services or a certified letter from a recognized relief agency (such as the Salvation Army) certifying that the student is receiving services as a homeless MS resident.
Individuals over 21 years of age
Students indicating attendance at an out-of-state high school and/or college are required to prove Mississippi residence for tuition purposes. Mississippi State Law mandates that the residence of a student over age 21 or married may be that of the student. Documentation of your physical domicile, where you actually live, must be provided to the Office of Admissions. If you have any questions please call 662-720-7239.
List of Approved Residency Documents
In cases where residency documentation is required, two forms of supporting documentation must be in the file. Acceptable supporting documentation may include:
- Current MS Driver’s License or State-issued ID (Persons moving into MS permanently have 60 days per state law to acquire driver’s licenses.)
- Mortgage document matching address
- Homestead exemption matching address
- Guardianship documents (issued by a MS Court or the MS Department of Human Services)
- Emancipation documents
- Prior or Prior-prior year State income tax return
- Current Mississippi Registration Card
- Current Motor vehicle registration (Persons moving into MS permanently have 30 days per state law to register vehicles.)
- Current employment documents (last pay stub, employment contract)
- Current utility bills (including cell phones) matching the address
- Lease agreement (signed by lessor and lessee).
- A signed statement by the MS Dept. of Human Services or a certified letter from a recognized relief agency (such as the Salvation Army) certifying that the student is receiving services as a homeless MS resident.
Residency documents should be submitted to the attention of:
Amy Duncan
ajduncan@nemcc.edu
The Records Office maintains current contact information, including addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for all currently enrolled and prospective students. Students wishing to change contact information need to submit a Change of Address request through the MyNEMCC or by contacting the Records Office.