Fillable + Printable application for Certificate of Residency and Directions: COR app and directions(PDF)
The Community College program in the State of New York was intended to permit students who are residents to pay a reduced tuition rate. Each community college has a local sponsor, generally a county, which provides a share of the costs allocable to the resident students. A student who attends a community college outside their county of residence must obtain the certificate of residence in order to be eligible for the lower in-state tuition rate. The local sponsor (county) then reimburses its share of the costs of the student’s tuition to the community college. A Certificate of Residence verifies that you have been a New York State resident for one year prior to registration or the start of classes and a resident of Warren County for six (6) months prior to the start of classes. The Warren County Treasurer issues these certificates to qualified residents living within the County of Warren. Residency of less than six months will be prorated.
Qualifications
- Resident of New York State for at least one (1) full year immediately preceding the date the application/affidavit.
- Resident of Warren County for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the date of the application/affidavit.
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the date of the application/affidavit.
- Students in the military (or those recently discharged) are eligible to obtain a certificate of residency if they show proof of current county residency immediately prior to entering active duty. Military discharge or other military documents can be used as proof.
To Apply
Complete application form and signature. Bring the form and paper documentation to the Treasurer's Office. The Treasurer’s office will keep this form and give you a Certificate of Residence that you will forward to the college you will be attending.
Submit application/affidavit no earlier than sixty (60) days before official start date of the semester. We will accept your application and proof of residency paperwork by mail.
**If you are a resident of Warren or Washington County and a student for SUNY ADIRONDACK, you MUST apply for your Certificate of Residency directly at SUNY Adirondack
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call (518) 761-6375.