To be considered a Texas resident for tuition purposes, students must have clearly established a domicile in Texas for the 12 months preceding enrollment. To qualify for In-City Resident Tuition; students must have attended a New York State high school for 2 or more years and received a diploma (or received a GED)The term resident is defined as an individual whose domicile is in New York State. Students applying for in-state tuition must have resided in New York State, with the intent to stay, for at least one year prior to the first day of class. Establishing residency for in-state tuition eligibility varies from state to state. Policies usually involve two requirements.