Section 54.051(b) of the Texas Education Code requires documentation of residency for persons enrolling in public institutions of higher education.

Persons classified as residents are required to provide proof that they are entitled to be so classified and to agree to notify the proper institutional official if for any reason the classification becomes inappropriate.

In addition to documenting residency, WCJC is responsible for reviewing enrollment or registration applications for errors, inconsistencies, or misclassifications of residence status. Written documentation to resolve any problems noted is required, and a copy of such is maintained in the student's file for audit review.

Further, at minimum, each institution must file and maintain a copy of one or more appropriately dated documents that certify that the student classified as a resident has a legal right to such classification as of the official census date of the semester of term for which the student is enrolling. Documents acceptable for this purpose include, but are not limited to:

1. Texas high-school transcript
2. Employer statement of date of employment
3. Permanent drivers license (at least one year old). Generally the license expiration date minus date of enrollment should not exceed three years
4. Texas voter registration (at least 180 days old for in-district classification)
5. Lease agreement that includes students name and periods covered
6. Property tax payments
7. Canceled checks

Additional information concerning admissions is available by contacting the Office of the Dean of Admissions and Registration at 979-532-6303