You can qualify for residency using the affidavit if you meet all the following conditions:
If you meet all the above requirements, you can use the updated Washington Higher Education Residency Affidavit (pdf) to request a change in residency status. Note that if you applied or will apply for state financial aid using the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WAFSA), then you do not need to submit this affidavit form separately. The affidavit is part of the WAFSA.
You must turn in your Residency Affidavit through the online submission portal for the quarter you are applying for. If the submission portal for that quarter is not yet open, you will need to wait until has opened to turn in your affidavit. We do not accept documents by email, postal mail, or any other method.
Non-UW Seattle students should review submission instructions for their campus on that campus’ webpage.
Students who apply to multiple campuses must submit an affidavit to each campus.
DISCLAIMER: The information on this webpage is current as of 06/02/2022. The University of Washington reserves the right to update or remove this page as necessary for clarity and/or to reflect changes to residency law or university policies. This website is intended as guidance only and students are advised to refer to the Washington state laws on residency for current statutes and additional information. See RCW Chapter 28B.15, WAC Chapter 250-18, and WAC Chapter 478-161.
The UW Residency Classification Office will administer residency determinations in accordance with the current law at the time of application.