Which colleges require a Nassau County Certificate of Residence?
Only New York State community colleges participate in the Certificate of Residence program (and F.I.T.). Nassau County residents do not need a Nassau County COR to attend Nassau Community College.
- Adirondack Community College
- Borough of Manhattan Community College
- Bronx Community College
- Broome Community College
- Cayuga County Community College
- Clinton Community College
- Columbia-Greene Community College
- Corning Community College
- Dutchess Community College
- Erie Community College
- Fashion Institute of Technology
- Finger Lakes Community College
- Fulton Montgomery Community College
- Genesee Community College
- Guttman Community College
- Herkimer County Community College
- Hostos Community College
- Hudson Valley Community College
- Jamestown Community College
- Jefferson Community College
- Kingsborough Community College
- Laguardia Community College
- Medgar Evers College
- Mohawk Valley Community College
- Monroe Community College
- New York City College of Technology
- Niagra County Community College
- North Country Community College
- Onondaga Community College
- Orange County Community College
- Queensborough Community College
- Rockland Community College
- Schenectady Community College
- Suffolk County Community College
- Sullivan County Community College
- Tompkins-Cortland Community College
- Ulster County Community College
- Westchester Community College
Why do I need a Certificate of Residence?
Because without it, you will be billed as an out-of state resident, which means a higher tuition rate (double in some cases) than if you had a Certificate of Residence on file with your school. This allows them to bill your County of Residence to subsidize your tuition.
Do I need to send anything else other than the affidavit?
Yes. The Treasurer will not issue a Certificate of Residence without copies of both a photo id and proof of residence for the student. Please refer to the Certificate of Residence Guidelines for more information on exactly what you need, you may need more than just 1 (one) form of proof.
What are considered acceptable forms of photo ID and proof of residence?
Photo ID can be any of the following. All forms of ID must be valid at the time of application. Make sure copies are clear:
- Drivers License or Learners Permit *
- School Issued Photo ID
- Passport
- Leisure Pass
- Work ID
- Permanent Resident Card
- Visa
- A1
- A2
- A3
- E1
- E2
- G1
- G2
- G3
- G4
- G5
- H1B
- H1C
- H4
- I
- K1
- K2
- K3
- K4
- L1
- L2
- N8
- N9
- O1
- O3
- S5
- S6
- S7
- T1
- T2
- U1
- U2
- V1
- V2
- V3
- Employment Authorization Document
Proof of residence can be any of the following in the student's name. Address and date of issue must be visible. Please refer to the Certificate of Residence Guidelines for more info on the dates necessary on your proofs:
- Bank Statement
- Drivers License or Learners Permit
- Utility Bill (cell phone, electric, cable etc.)
- Credit Card Bill
- NYS Income Tax Return (current year only. If student does not file then use parent's NYS tax return if student is itemized as a dependent)
- Anything with New York State letterhead (TAP award paperwork etc.)
- High School report card or Official Transcript (Report cards good for the date of issue, Official Transcripts prove Residence for full attendance periods reflected in transcript.)
My school says I need to get a new Certificate of Residence each semester. Is this true?
No. Once activated a certificate is valid for 365 days from the date it is issued. (For example: if you received a Certificate of Residence on 2-15-10 and attend the 2010 Spring term, it will still be valid for the 2010 Fall term) Nassau County will not issue a certificate of Residence to a student with a valid certificate on file unless it is within 60-days of expiration.
How do I activate a Certificate of Residence?
Your COR will activate once you are fully enrolled in class(es) during the target term/semester for which you obtain your COR.
If I attend multiple colleges, do I need to get another Certificate of Residence?
No. You can log in to your account, update the application to add another school, then request a new copy to be sent by contacting the Nassau County Treasurer's Office.
Can I get a Certificate of Residence for a class I took last semester?
No. Nassau County will not honor certificates retroactively. A valid Certificate of Residence must be submitted to your school no later than 30-days after the first day of class to receive the resident-tuition discount for any given term/semester.
Does the Certificate of Residence cost anything?
No, its free.
If my application is denied for any reason, can I appeal?
Yes, you can write to the Chancellor of Community Colleges to file a Certificate of Residence appeal at the State University of New York, State University Plaza, Albany, NY 12246.