Residency
Resident Students
A student will be considered a resident student if they 1) reside in Macomb County at the start of the semester, or, 2) own real property in Macomb County (must provide current property tax information). Resident students will be charged in-district resident rates.
Veterans or service members of the U.S. Armed Services and their dependents are considered to be resident students and will be charged in-district rates.
Early College of Macomb students, dual-enrolled and students from in-county high schools are considered to be resident students and will be charged in-district rates.
In-State Students
Students who do not fall within the definition of “resident students” who reside in Michigan at the start of semester will be charged in-state rates.
Out-of-State Students
Students who do not fall within the definition of “Resident Students” or “In-State Students” at the start semester will be charged out-of-state rates.
Sponsored Students
Students enrolled under letters of understanding or agreement with approved third parties, including employers located in Macomb County, shall be charged no less than resident tuition rates for regular College offerings and no less than actual costs for "special" programs or courses developed to meet designated needs. Rates for this category of students will not be paid individually but will be billed to the third party under whose auspices such students are enrolled.
Affiliate Students
Affiliate students, non-county residents living in communities not served by a community college, or who are attending the College under terms of a formal agreement with another educational provider, may be charged an established tuition rate less than that for non-county residents. Affiliate student status applies to those who (1) live in the portions of four Macomb County School Districts (Anchor Bay, Richmond, Armada, and Romeo) that fall outside an established community college district, (2) live in the southern Lapeer County school districts of Almont, Dryden, and Imlay City; or (3) attend an out-of-county educational provider with a formal memorandum of understanding establishing an early college partnership. Those meeting conditions (1) and (2) must provide a copy of the property tax bill or a copy of the Michigan income tax form for the last fiscal year that reflects the school district in which the student, or parent/guardian if a dependent, resides.
Documentation of Residency
Students will be required to show evidence of residency at the time of each admission/readmission and when the College has reason to believe that the student is misrepresenting their residency. Students who misrepresent their residency may be subject to disciplinary action by the College and shall be charged the tuition rate applicable to their actual residency.
One or more of the following documents will be accepted to verify residency. Items noted below MUST be current, in the student’s name, and include the student’s current address:
- Michigan driver’s license or State of Michigan ID (both sides must be submitted)
- Michigan vehicle title and registration
- Utility or credit card bills issued in the last 90 days
- Life, health, auto or home insurance policy
- Federal, state or local government documents, such as receipts, licenses or assessments, including property taxes or income tax documents
- Payroll stub or earning statement that includes employer address
- Account statement from a bank or other financial institution issued within the last 90 days
- Rental, lease or mortgage agreement or closing statement
- Military identification card (only for those assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base)
- High school students may also use the following:
- Transcript or current report card
- Notarized statement verifying residency signed by parent(s), accompanied by parent’s proof of residency, which can be demonstrated with any of the documents listed above.
NOTE: Decisions regarding residency may be appealed to the Registrar who in consultation with the Vice President, Student Services, will review all appeals.
Approved by the Board of Trustees
Macomb Community College
December 15, 1970, Effective July 1, 1971
Revised December 17, 2025