This document summarizes North Carolina's residency requirements for in-state tuition. To qualify for in-state tuition, a student must establish domicile in NC by being physically present with the intent to remain indefinitely for at least 12 months prior to the start of the academic term. Initial residency classifications can be appealed, and appeals are reviewed by the University Residency Status Appeals Board and potentially the State Residence Committee if further appeals are made. Residency decisions are based on a preponderance of factual evidence demonstrating the establishment of a North Carolina domicile.