Blue Mountain Community College

Your residency status determines the tuition rate  for your classes. The college has three tuition schedules: in-state, out-of-state, and international.  For purposes of determining tuition rates and receiving state reimbursement, BMCC is required by law to establish a residency policy.

You may petition for residency if at least one of the in-state criteria is met and you provide at least two of the documents listed on this page. Petitions must be made in writing. Your requests should be submitted, along with at least two of the documents listed below to the admissions office for approval.

In-State Criteria (student must meet at least one):

• The student has maintained a permanent address in Oregon for at least 90 continuous days prior to the first day of the term.
• The student is a resident of Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, or California.
• The student or a member of the immediate family holds title to or is otherwise purchasing property that is claimed as a permanent Oregon residence.
• The student or parents of a dependent student filed an income tax statement with the Oregon Department of Revenue for the most recent reporting year.
• The student is a veteran who established residency in Oregon within one year of separation or discharge from the service.
• The student is a dependent of parents or legal guardians who have established permanent residency within Oregon.

Documents (student must provide at least two):

• An Oregon hunting or fishing license that was issued at least ninety days before the beginning of the term.
• A copy of deed of title, mortgage agreement, or recent county property tax statement indicating ownership or purchase by the student or the immediate family. If ownership is by anyone other than the student, a document verifying the relationship between the student and an owner must be presented.
• A current Oregon voter precinct card.
• A copy of a signed Oregon income tax statement filed during the latest reporting year or payroll records from an Oregon firm indicating ninety continuous days of residency in Oregon.
• A copy of an official Oregon high school transcript or GED scores earned in the state of Oregon.
• A copy of a current Oregon driver’s license (front and back of license).

Out-of-State

With the exceptions listed above, you must pay out-of-state tuition if you list your permanent address as being outside of Oregon or if you list your parents' address as outside Oregon and you are claimed as a dependent by your parents on their income tax report.  If you are an Alaska resident and you wish to receive the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend while attending BMCC, you must maintain your out-of-state residency status.

International

If you are a citizen of another country and are attending BMCC on a student visa, you will pay the international tuition rate.