Residency Requirements

According to the regulations of the Bergen Community College Board of Trustees and the State of New Jersey, tuition charges are determined by the student’s permanent place of residency.
To be considered a resident of Bergen County:

• You must show proof of having a permanent residence in the County
• You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

All students on non-immigrant visas are charged the Visa/Out-of-County tuition rate.

When Do You Prove Residency?
A first time student should prove residency at the time your student record is created prior to registering for classes.

A continuing student does not need to prove residency unless your address has changed in which case you should prove residency before the start of the semester. Once the semester has begun, proof of residency can be submitted for the subsequent semester; however, tuition charges will not be adjusted for the current term.

How Do You Prove Residency?
Submit to your Office of Registration & Student Information Services at least two of the following documents:

• A copy of your Driver's License/Permit
• W-2 tax return
• A recent Tax, Water, or Utility Bill
• A copy of a current Lease or Deed
• A Bergen County ID card, which can be obtained at the County Clerk's Office in Hackensack: Room 119; Phone 201-646-2106

If you are an independent student: A copy of your most recent New Jersey 1040 Income Tax form.
If you are a dependent student: A copy of your parents’ or legal guardian’s New Jersey 1040 Income Tax form.