Housing Exemptions |
| Exemptions to Residency Requirement Freshmen and sophomore students (defined as students who have compiled fewer than 60 hours of college credit) are required to live in university housing for at least four semesters. Exempted from this policy are students whom fit in one of the following categories:
Regional Tuition Discount Residents of Illinois , Indiana , Missouri and Tennessee admitted from summer 2001 and thereafter, will be charged out-of-state tuition and given tuition discount to adjust their tuition charge to the average instate rate for each state. In order to receive the Regional Tuition Discount, undergraduate student must enroll full-time and pay for university housing while graduate students may be full or part time and are not required to pay for university housing. Tennessee Reciprocity and Instate Tuition Discount Students from Henry, Obion, Stewart and Weakley counties in Tennessee fall under the Tennessee Reciprocity Agreement approved by the KY Council on Postsecondary Education. Students from the four counties in Tennessee are treated as Kentucky students in relation to admission and housing/dining policies. Students are assessed the out-of-state tuition and given a tuition discount to equal the difference between the higher of the Kentucky instate rate or the average Tennessee instate rate. Montgomery County in Tennessee are treated the same as the other four counties except for the admission policy. Student from Massac County in Illinois and Posey, Vanderburgh or Warrick counties in Indiana are eligible for the Instate Tuition Discount. Student are assessed out-of-state tuition and receive a tuition discount for the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition rates. Students from these counties will be treated as Kentucky students in relation to housing and dining policies. Please note: Students who receive the Regional Tuition Discount are not eligible for an on-campus housing exemption.
What is the Process for Obtaining an Exemption if I am a Commuter?
What is the Process for Obtaining an Exemption if I am requesting the Exemption for another Reason?
What is the process for obtaining an exemption for a reason that is not included in the criteria listed on the On-Campus Housing Exemption Application?
Where do I send my completed forms and supporting documentation? You may send these items via
mail to the Housing Office at the address below: 206 Stewart Stadium Murray, KY 42071 You may also fax them to the Housing Office at (270) 809-3578. How do I appeal the decision on my exemption Request? Any student who wishes to appeal
a housing exemption decision may do so. Appeals must be submitted in writing
with any supporting documentation. The student should present the appeal
to the Assistant Vice-President of Student Affairs, 116 Ordway Hall. Appeals
must be received within five (5) working days from the date of the original
exemption decision. If you have any questions, do not heistate to contact the Housing Office at (270) 809-2310 or toll-free at 1-877-551-7774. You can also e-mail us at housing@murraystate.edu Where can I get the forms I need to complete for an exemption? Download the On-Campus Housing Exemption Application (pdf) Download the On-Campus Housing Exemption Agreement of Understanding Form (pdf) Download the Notary Form for Parent's Verification of Commuting Status (pdf)
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