Establishing Residency Out of State

I would look up the specific requirements for your school. I was a resident of Colorado and they still didn't give me in state tuition because my car was registered in CA (because my dad owned the car and I just drove it while I was in school...ridiculous). I think anything proving you are physically there is best, so you'll probably have to lie because leaving the state or not physically being there won't qualify you to my knowledge. I'd get a TX drivers license, register your car there & update insurance, get your name on a lease or mortgage there, send your mail there, etc.

Typically states require proof of residency in the form of a state ID or mail/utility bills or rent in your name. I don’t think you’re going to be able to do any of those things without physically moving.

In addition to PP, you need to check the length of the residency requirement. Some states require 1 year full residency before getting in-state tuition. But it's state and school specific.

I googled it and it’s saying marriage is not enough to give you in-state tuition, you still would need to reside there for a year. You can give the university of choice a call to double check but I found these on some Texas school websites.

Unfortunately no. You'll need all your IDs changed, bills, proof you rent or own, and in general most colleges require you being there at least a year before they'll give in state tuition.

Congratulations on your engagement! I completely understand the schooling issue! Unfortunately, the PPs are right, you'll have to provide proof of residency for at least a year to get in-state tuition. To even get a TX DL you need to show proof of residency through something like a lease agreement/mortgage, utility bill, vehicle registration, etc. I wouldn't advise trying to fake it, it could cause issues both with your school in MI and with your future plans in TX. How much longer do you have until you finish? I get wanting to begin that next phase together sooner rather than later, but I know from experience how hard it is to go back to school after getting derailed. Good luck!

My fiancé moved out here to Texas from California. I was in our apartment by myself for a year. We added his name to the apartment lease and apartment insurance bill and the water bill. That’s all he needed to establish residency. Just 2 copies of bills with his name on it.