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Documents verifying your financially independent status for the current calendar year (this year) and the prior calendar year. Students must demonstrate evidence of responsibility for a minimum of 51% of expenses associated with college tuition and living expenses for the current calendar year and the calendar year immediately prior. Financial resources that may be used include:  \na. Earnings documented on a federal IRS tax form/ W2 for the previous calendar year immediately.  \nb. A current copy of a financial aid award and one from the previous year, if applicable.  \nc. A trust account in the student's name (GET, 529 College Savings Plan, etc. ), if the account was created before the student entered high school. Trust accounts must be established in a way that allows the student independent access and control of the funds.  \nPersonal loans, PLUS loans, checking & savings accounts, gifts, and cash earnings shall not be counted as income in this calculation. Receipt of the Federal Parent PLUS loan for more than 51% will contradict financial independent status.  \n2. Documents verifying that you were not claimed as a dependent by your parent(s)/legal guardian(s) for the most recent calendar year and will not be claimed as a dependent on an income tax return for the current calendar year. This requirement applies to students who are 25 years of age or younger. Acceptable documentation includes:  \na. A copy of the federal IRS tax return signature page and the listing of dependents for your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) for the most recent tax year; AND  \nb. A signed, notarized statement from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) indicating that you will not be claimed on their federal IRS tax return for the current calendar year (and for the most recent calendar year if taxes have not yet been filed) .  \n3. Housing documentation showing your physical presence within the state of Washington for the entire 12-month period prior to the term you are seeking residency. Acceptable documents include:  \na. A copy of the first and signature page of your lease or rental agreement.  \nb. Copies of rent receipts or tenant ledger from landlord.  \nc. A notarized letter from your landlord (OR person you lived with) .  \nd. A home purchase agreement showing the physical address of the home and date of closing.  \n4. Documentation of your physical presence in the state of Washington for the entire 12-month period prior to the first day of the quarter in which you are seeking residency. Acceptable documents include:  \na. Transcripts indicating you have taken classes in a physical classroom in the state.  \nb. Pay stubs or a signed employer letter on letterhead showing your employment in the state.  \nc. Bank/Credit Card records showing physical transactions that you have made in the state.  \n5. State of Washington voter’s registration if you are currently registered to vote. Acceptable documents:  \na. A copy of your official voter's registration card.  \nb. A copy of the information from the Secretary of State website.  \nc. A statement from the county auditor indicating the date registered.  \n6. State of Washington vehicle registration. If you own or are using a vehicle in the state. Residents of the State of Washington are required to title and register their vehicle(s) within 30 days of moving to and establishing a domicile in the state.  \na. A copy of your vehicle registration (a copy of the title is not accepted as proof for residency purposes)  \nb. If the vehicle was purchased less than 12 months prior to the term you are seeking residency, you must provide a copy of the bill of sale in addition to the vehicle registration.  \n7. State of Washington driver’s license or State of Washington identification card (if you do not drive) .  \n8. 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