You were physically present in the state for 183 days or more. (also known as a statutory resident)Once you get an apartment and start living in Maryland you are considered a resident after 60 days. Generally it refers to a state or community college's requirement for living in the state or taxing district where the school is located. Simply living in Maryland for 12 consecutive months or having mail delivered to you in the State does not entitle you to In-State status. Enter the month and year when you became a legal resident in the state you reported as your state of legal residence.