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Duke University: Can living in NC temporarily to attend college establish tuition domicile?

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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.

Not by itself. RDS defines domicile as a permanent dwelling place and says a person living in NC for a temporary purpose such as college, intending to live elsewhere afterward, is not a resident for tuition purposes.

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