For an independent student to be considered a resident of Illinois they must have physically resided in Illinois for 12 continuous full months. A child's residence refers to which school district they live in.Their residence is usually the same as their parent's home. Full-year resident – You maintained a legal place of residence in Illinois from January 1st through December 31st. An independent student is a resident of Illinois if the applicant physically resides within the State of Illinois (at the time of application) and has so. Generally, a student's residency is the same as the person who has legal custody of the student. Provides a list of documents needed to enroll in school such as immunizations and ways to establish proof of residency.