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In-state tuition in Oregon, by visa

Whether a family on a work visa can ever pay the resident rate in Oregon — the governing rule, the H-4 and F-1 answers, the waiting clock, and any high-school-attendance path. The residency officer is always the final authority; this page gets you to the right one with the right citation.

H-4 child of a domiciled H-1B parent Yes — by published rule

Published eligible list: A, E, G, H-1B, H-1C, spouse/child of H-1B/H-1C, I, K, L, NATO, O, R, S, T, TN, U, V — 12-month clock runs from visa issuance. Unlisted nonimmigrant visas (F, J, B…) shall not be considered residents. NOTE: TN IS eligible in Oregon, unlike CA/TX/NY/WA.

F-1 student: cannot establish residency hereWait: 12 months

Who decides

Institution: the seven publics jointly adopt common Residency Standards (post-OUS); each residency officer applies.

The high-school path

ORS 352.287 (HB 2787, 2013) — 3 yrs OR attendance + OR diploma for non-citizens/non-LPRs; visa-holder exclusion unconfirmed (H-4 doesn't need it).

Covers visa-holder kids: unconfirmed.

Where this comes from

UO Residence Classification policy (ex-OAR 580-010-0029/-0030); ORS 352.287.

primary source verified 2026-08-19 · verified-secondary

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