Duke University: How does dependency affect an out-of-state student’s NC residency claim?

DIRECT ANSWER

Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15T19:41:05.489Z. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.

RDS says residency is generally based on parent information. The law presumes the student’s residence is the parent/legal guardian’s unless the student proves self-support and self-maintained NC domicile; dependent students’ residence is based on the parent.