Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students may temporarily qualify for in-state tuition if they submit the approval notification of their Deferred Action status (Form I-797, Notice of Action from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) with their Application for In-State Classification to Office of the Registrar prior to the first day of enrollment for the term in which they are seeking admission. Additionally, students with valid DACA status must satisfy the requirements specified in the VIII-2.70 Policy on Student Classification for Admission and Tuition Purposes ICON ON PUBLISH. Please note that DACA status must also be held for 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of enrollment for the term in which the student is seeking admission.

Inquiries regarding how DACA affects residency classification should be directed to the Office of the Registrar by calling 410-706-7480 or sending an email to residency@umaryland.edu.

Helpful Links:

• Comptroller of Maryland: Request certified copies of Maryland tax returns.
• Office of International Services — University of Maryland, Baltimore
• Public Notaries in Maryland: Request for documents to be notarized.
• State of Maryland Voter Information: Verify or change your voter registration.
• State of Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) Request driving record or obtain vehicle registration and vehicle title documentation.
• New to Maryland Driver Licensing Information.
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USISC)
• Selective Service Verification