Oneida County Permanent Residents
If you are a permanently domiciled legal resident of Oneida County in accordance with Education law 6305, you are not required to provide a Certificate of Residence. MVCC may request documentation before granting New York State and/or Oneida County residency.
Non-Oneida County Residents
Students who attend a SUNY community college outside of their home county must obtain a Certificate of Residence from their home county for the college to remove the Certificate of Residence (non-resident) charge from their bill.
To qualify for the in-state tuition rate you must obtain and submit to Mohawk Valley Community College a valid Certificate of Residence once a year.
Failure to obtain a Certificate of Residence will result in you being responsible for payment of the Certificate of Residence (non-resident) charge.
When to Get Your Certificate of Residence
Certificates cannot be dated more than 2 months prior to the date you register for classes. They must be submitted to the Business Office no later than 30 days after the start of the semester. We encourage you to contact your County Treasurer’s Office regarding obtaining the certificate.
Where Do You Go to Get Your Certificate of Residence
You obtain a Certificate of Residence from the county of your permanent residence by providing proof of residency to your County Treasurer’s Office. The application can be submitted to them electronically, in person, or via mail, but we encourage you to contact your county to see what type(s) of proof they require.
- Complete the SUNY Application for Certificate of Residence
- Submit completed SUNY Application for Certificate of Residence and proof of residency to your County Treasurer - See County Treasurer Contact Information
- Submit your Certificate to the MVCC Business Office
Herkimer or Lewis County residents, part-time students only:
Complete and submit the Part-Time Certificate of Residence portion of the Course Selection Form to the Business Office (Utica or Rome) prior to the payment deadline but no earlier than 60 days preceding the first day of classes.
How do you submit the Certificate of Residence to MVCC
Once you have obtained the Certificate of Residence, you can submit it to MVCC via one of the following methods:
Via Email:
Email your Certificate to Cert@mvcc.edu
Bring the Certificate to the Business Office located in:
- Utica Campus - Payne Hall Room 108
- Rome Campus – Plumley Complex Room 130A
Mail Certificate to:
MVCC Business Office-Room 108, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501
Any questions, please call the Business Office on 315-792-5475.