Distance Learning:

Explanation of Proposition 300

Distance Learning Students below is a condensed Explanation of Prop 300. Additional information and FAQ’s are available at WHAT IS PROP 300.

New Requirement for In-state Tuition Students

In November 2006, Arizona voters approved Proposition 300, which provides that university students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or who do not have lawful immigration status, are not eligible for in-state tuition status or financial aid that is funded or subsidized by state monies. Now that the Arizona Board of Regents have adopted those standards, requiring us to document that each student receiving those benefits qualifies for them under Proposition 300. You will need to present documents to the University of Arizona, Office of Continuing Education and Academic Outreach if you want to receive in-state tuition.

You probably already have the documentation in your wallet. Arizona and most other states verify lawful presence before issuing a driver's license or non-driving state ID, and such a license or ID satisfies Proposition 300.

The Arizona legislature, state agencies, and the federal government have designated more than 40 other forms of documentation that the University will accept as evidence of citizenship, permanent residence or lawful presence. The most common of these are:

  • Birth certificate showing birth in a U.S. state, territory or possession
  • U.S. passport
  • U.S. naturalization certificate
  • U.S. permanent resident card
  • Foreign passport with U.S. Visa
  • Other documentation issued by USCIS representing a status permitted under 8 U.S. Code §§ 1621 and 1641

If you don't have any of these documents, please check the full list of acceptable documentation listed on the WHAT IS PROP 300 webpage or you may check online at: http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/residency/prop300/documents.htm

For students requesting in-state tuition, please mail (fax copies are not acceptable) a photocopy of one of the above mentioned documentation to us within ten days of submitting your registration form to:

UA Continuing Education
Registration Services
P.O. Box 210158
Tucson, AZ 85721-0158

All students: If you fail to provide documentation, you will be required to pay non-resident tuition and cannot receive scholarships or other financial aid from state monies.