State Residency Requirements

A Certificate of Residence verifies that you have been a New York State resident for one year prior to registration or the start of the semester. The certificate also states your county of residence for the past six months.

• Students registering without a Certificate of Residence will be charged Out-Of-State tuition.
• Certificates are valid when issued within 60 days prior to the start of classes and are valid for one year from the date of issue. Updated Certificates are required each year.
• If you are taking credit-bearing courses or certain job training courses, it is required by NY state law that you obtain a Certificate of Residence to receive SUNY in-state tuition rates.

Ontario County Residents

• Ontario County Residents are required to complete the online residency affirmation form.
• Your Certificate of Residence Affirmation can be accessed through your To-Do list at MyFLCC.
• Once your affirmation is submitted, the out-of-state tuition costs (Residency Premium) will be removed from your bill.

Non-Ontario County Residents

• Download and print the affirmation and application for a certificate of residence
• Please send in your County's Certificate of Residence with your registration form.
• If you have questions about obtaining the Certificate, contact your County Treasurer.

Non-New York State Residents

If you have not been a permanent legal resident of New York State for the year prior to the start of classes, you must pay Out-Of-State tuition.

Veterans

Are you a veteran that recently relocated to New York State and unable to get a Certificate of Residence? You may qualify for in-state tuition. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

New York State County Contacts

The following are the names and addresses of various New York state counties that you may contact to obtain a valid Certificate of Residence.