Residency & Non-Residency
Residency & Non-Residency
Residency for Seat Allocation
Residency status for seat allocation and invitation to interview will be determined at the time of application by each applicant's legal state of residence as indicated on their AMCAS application. Each applicant is responsible for researching and understanding a state’s qualifications for legal residency before claiming it as their state of legal residence in their AMCAS application.
The following chart illustrates the number of seats allocated to applicants by their legal state of residence as indicated on AMCAS. International students will be considered in the non-resident category.
Residency for Tuition Purposes
Residency status for tuition purposes will be determined at time of acceptance to the SFESOM. All residency information will be verified upon admittance to the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the School of Medicine Residency Policy. Guidelines are subject to change without notice.
Additional information regarding residency and institutional policy can be found here.
Applicants who meet the requirements for House Bill 144 or House Bill 118 non-resident tuition waivers or who qualify for military or American Indian exceptions may be eligible to receive in-state tuition.
If an accepted student believes they may meet the requirements for one of the tuition waivers or exceptions above, it is their responsibility to complete the appropriate certification form by the deadlines provided by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Information regarding residency exceptions and institutional policy can be found here.
Accepted students wishing to appeal their first-year residency status must request a status change with the Residency office. All reclassification requests and documentation must be submitted by the domiciliary tie establishment deadlines set by the Office of Graduate Admissions on this website. Change of status is not guaranteed, even with approval from the School of Medicine. More information about residency, reclassification, and institutional policy can be found here.
Click the state below that applies to you for additional information about tuition:
All applicants who list Utah as their legal state of residence on their AMCAS application may be eligible for an in-state residency classification if they meet all residency requirements as designated by the Residency Office. Failure to meet all requirements may result in an out-of-state residency classification.
The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah accepts 10 Idaho MD students each year through a partnership with the state of Idaho.
In order to qualify for one of the 10 designated seats, Idaho residents must complete Idaho State Certification. If the state certification is approved, the applicant will be considered an Idaho resident for all 4 years of medical school and will not be eligible to petition for Utah residency after the first year.
Upon acceptance, certified Idaho students are eligible for reduced tuition rates, with the state of Idaho providing funding for the difference between in-state and out-of-state costs.
Note: MD-PhD/MSTP applicants from the state of Idaho are considered non-residents and are not required to complete the Idaho state certification. MD-PhD/MSTP students at SFESOM are fully funded by the MSTP program and are ineligible to receive Idaho state funding.
CONTACT:
WWAMI Medical Education Program
Attn: Idaho Payback Provision
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive, MS 4016
Moscow, ID 83844-4061
wwami@uidaho.edu
Idaho Service Payback Requirement
In 2022, the Idaho legislature passed House Bill 718 impacting Idaho students in both the WWAMI program and the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine that requires service payback in the state of Idaho for medical students matriculating starting in Fall 2023. Idaho residents accepted to one of the 10 Idaho seats at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine will be required to begin four years of full-time professional practice in Idaho within one year of completing a residency, fellowship, or obtaining a medical license.
If a student does not abide by the contract to complete the work-in-Idaho requirement, the student must reimburse the state of Idaho for the amount the state spent in support of the student’s medical education.
Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP)
Per the state of Idaho, students receiving state funds are also required to pay a surcharge to the Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP), a program administered by the state of Idaho designed to assist in loan repayment for graduates who return to practice in Idaho.
Additional Resources:
House Bill 718 - Service Payback Requirement | State of Idaho Statute | Idaho State Board of Education Rules | Resident Tuition Fact Sheet Pathways document
All MD applicants who list Montana as their legal state of residence on their AMCAS application will be considered a Montana resident for all 4 years of medical school and will not be eligible to petition to reclassify for in-state tuition after their first year.
WICHE PSEP Funding Opportunity
Through the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Professional Student Exchange Program (WICHE PSEP), incoming Montana students may be eligible to attend the SFESOM at reduced or resident tuition rates.
- Montana applicants interested in applying for WICHE PSEP funding must apply for resident certification through the state of Montana certifying office in order to be considered an Montana resident and eligible for PSEP funding. If the state certification is approved and PSEP funding is awarded, that funding will cover the majority of the difference in cost between resident and non-resident tuition.
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Applicants who are not awarded PSEP funding will pay non-resident tuition rates for the entirety of their medical school experience and will not be eligible to reclassify for Utah residency after one year.
- Applicants who wish to claim Montana residency and not participate in the WICHE PSEP program will proceed through the application process as a non-resident and upon acceptance, will remain a non-resident for the entirety of their medical school experience and not be eligible to reclassify for Utah residency after one year.
Students must apply for WICHE funding directly with their home state no later than October 15th of the year prior to beginning medical school. Upon approval of this application, a student becomes “certified”, which means the student is deemed an established resident of their home state, and eligible to compete for WICHE support, which is provided by Montana state tax dollars.
WICHE PSEP application materials and additional information.
Questions about application materials or the certification process can be directed to:
Email: AwardMontana@montana.edu | Phone: 1-800-537-7508
Montana University Systems - Professional Student Exchange Programs
Click here to visit the WICHE website for PSEP Application Information by State/Territory
Note: MD-PhD/MSTP applicants from the state of Montana are considered non-residents for seat allocation and will be eligible to reclassify for in-state tuition after the first year. MD-PhD/MSTP students at SFESOM are fully funded by the MSTP program and are ineligible to receive WICHE PSEP funding.
Montana Rural Physician Incentive Program
The Montana Rural Physician Incentive Program (MRPIP) is a fund created to help pay the educational debts of physicians who provide service to rural and medically underserved areas and populations in Montana.
Funding for MRPIP is provided by a tuition surcharge/fee that is assessed to all Montana medical and osteopathic medical students supported by the state through the WICHE and WWAMI medical education programs.
The MRPIP fee is separate from other medical school tuition, fees, and expenses. Upon acceptance, the fee is to be paid separately and directly by each student to the MRPIP fund by November 1 of each academic year.
If you are selected to receive WICHE PSEP funding, you will be required to pay this fee annually throughout your program enrollment as a condition of participation. Click here for more information about MRPIP.
All MD applicants who list Wyoming as their legal state of residence on their AMCAS application will be considered a Wyoming resident for all 4 years of medical school and will not be eligible to petition to reclassify for in-state tuition after their first year.
WICHE PSEP Funding Opportunity
Through the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Professional Student Exchange Program (WICHE PSEP), incoming Wyoming students may be eligible to attend the SFESOM at reduced or resident tuition rates.
- Applicants who wish to claim Wyoming residency and participate in the WICHE PSEP program must be certified through their home state in order to be considered a Wyoming resident and eligible for PSEP funding. Applicants who are not awarded PSEP funding will pay non-resident tuition rates for the entirety of their medical school experience and will not be eligible to reclassify for in-state tuition after one year.
- Applicants who wish to claim Wyoming residency and not participate in the WICHE PSEP program will proceed through the application process as a non-resident and upon acceptance, will remain a non-resident for the entirety of their medical school experience and not be eligible to reclassify for in-state tuition after one year.
Students must apply for WICHE PSEP funding directly with their home state no later than October 15th of the year of application to medical school. Upon approval of this application, a student becomes “certified”, which means the student is deemed an established resident of their home state, and eligible to compete for WICHE support, which is provided by Wyoming state tax dollars.
Currently, the state of Wyoming is offering very limited WICHE PSEP funding for all MD allopathic medical students. Interested applicants should refer to the PSEP Application by State information for their state for more details.
Any questions regarding the Wyoming WICHE PSEP policy or application process can be directed to certoff@wyo.edu.
Note: MD-PhD/MSTP applicants from the state of Wyoming are considered non-residents for seat allocation and will be eligible to reclassify for in-state tuition after the first year. MD-PhD/MSTP students at SFESOM are fully funded by the MSTP program and are ineligible to receive WICHE PSEP funding.
Non-resident applicants will be initially classified as non-residents for tuition purposes upon acceptance. This status cannot be changed for at least the first year of enrollment, except in situations where the applicant qualifies for military or American Indian exceptions. If an accepted student believes they may meet the requirements for one of these exceptions, it is their responsibility to complete the appropriate certification form by domiciliary tie establishment deadlines set by the Office of Graduate Admissions on this website. Information regarding residency exceptions and institutional policy can be found here.
Beginning Fall Semester 2021 or later, non-resident students (except those who indicated on their AMCAS application that their states of residence include Idaho, Montana, or Wyoming) are eligible for residency reclassification one year after their medical school studies commence. Students interested in reclassifying must meet the criteria outlined in the School of Medicine Residency Policy and submit all requested documentation by the specified deadlines. Information regarding reclassifying residency can be found here.
To be eligible for admission, applicants must:
- Hold a United States permanent resident card, or
- Be a refugee/asylee and hold permanent status in the United States, or
- Be a visa holder who qualifies for the Utah House Bill 118 non-resident tuition waiver, or
- Be a visa holder who graduated from a Utah college or university*
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- Complete a bachelor’s or doctoral level degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or Canada prior to matriculation
- Complete all SFESOM admissions requirements
*Visa holders who graduated from a Utah college or university but not a Utah High School are ineligible for the Utah House Bill 118 non-resident tuition waiver at this time.
*Visa holders who do not meet Utah House Bill 118 requirements may or may not be eligible to apply for Title IV federal and state financial aid, as eligibility varies by status.
See the “Eligible Visa Holders” tab on the Residency & Non-Residency page for more information.
Permanent Residents and Refugees/Asylees:
Permanent Residents or refugees/asylees who list Utah as their state of residence on AMCAS may be eligible to receive in-state tuition rates.
Permanent Residents or refugees/asylees who do not list Utah as their state of residence on AMCAS may be eligible to reclassify for in-state tuition after the first year of medical school. Refugees/asylees may be eligible to have the non-resident portion of their tuition waived if they qualify for House Bill 144.
Eligible Visa Holders
In order to be eligible to apply for admission to the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah, eligible visa holders are those that hold a visa and meet the requirements for Utah House Bill 118 or graduated from a Utah college or university. An applicant’s visa type and/or the state of their college or university as indicated on AMCAS at the time of primary application will be used to determine admission eligibility.
Eligible visa holders who meet the requirements for Utah House Bill 118 may qualify for reduced tuition through a non-resident tuition waiver if they attended a Utah high school for three or more years and graduated or will graduate from a Utah high school or attained the equivalent of a high school diploma (GED) in Utah. For more information about the House Bill 118 non-resident tuition waiver, please visit the University of Utah Non-Resident Tuition Waiver website.
Eligible visa holders may or may not be eligible to apply for Title IV federal and state financial aid, as eligibility varies by status. Click here to check your eligibility requirements. FAFSA submission is required to be eligible for University of Utah institutional scholarships. Many students apply for private loans to cover their cost of attendance.
Eligible visa holders may be required to provide proof of funding to the University of Utah for tuition costs upon acceptance. For more information about the cost of attendance and international graduate program requirements at the University of Utah, please visit the websites below. Note that policies and annual cost estimates are subject to change.
University of Utah International Graduate Admissions & Graduate Costs
- To be eligible for admission, DACA and undocumented applicants must qualify for Utah House Bill 144 or have graduated from a Utah College or University and complete all SFESOM admissions requirements.
- Students with DACA or undocumented status are not eligible for Title IV federal and state financial aid, however, they may be eligible to apply for University of Utah institutional scholarships. Many students apply for private loans to cover their cost of attendance.
- Upon acceptance, DACA or undocumented students may qualify for reduced tuition through a non-resident tuition waiver if they meet the eligibility requirements for Utah House Bill 144.
- For more information on House Bill 144 and non-resident tuition waivers, please visit the U of U Non-Resident Tuition Waiver website.
University of Utah Informational Resources
University of Utah Dream Center
Office of Academic Culture and Community
University of Utah Graduate School Resources for Undocumented Students
University of Utah International Admissions Scholarships for International Students
Edúcate Utah A Guide to Higher Education
National Informational Resources
AAMC Fee Assistance Program (FAP)
Applicants may be eligible for the AAMC Fee Assistance Program if - prior to completing the FAP application - they are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the United States (also known as a green card holder), granted refugee or asylee status by the U.S. government, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, or person awaiting refugee or asylee status approval by the U.S. government and have a U.S. Employment Authorization Document (EAD card).
The benefits of the Fee Assistance Program include: discounted fees, complimentary access to the Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR) online database, free MCAT Official Prep products and more.
Visit the main Fee Assistance Program webpage to learn more about the program benefits, what you need to apply, and to access the Fee Assistance Program FAQs.
Immigrants Rising - Transforming Lives Through Education
Immigrants Rising provides resources and support to undocumented young people to help them get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their community. Their website features comprehensive information on available scholarships for students. Some scholarships include: Undergraduate scholarships, Undergraduate fellowships, Graduate scholarships, Graduate fellowships
The Pre-Health Dreamers community is a network of over 1000 health career focused undocumented students. Among other resources, they have developed a consolidated list of health professions-specific opportunities for students.
The Latino Medical Student Association
The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) exists to unite and empower current and future physicians through service, mentorship, and education to advocate for the improved health of the Hispanic & Latina/o/x community in the United States.
The Latino Medical Student Association West
LMSA West continues to serve a growing number of medical students and physicians as participating medical schools continue to form their own LMSA chapters. The LMSA West Region encompasses medical schools from Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and Hawaii.
This tip sheet features general information as well as links to scholarship resources and eligibility information.