Residency Final Appeal

Please note students who have submitted a residency application and were denied have a right to appeal the decision as per State University of New York (SUNY) Policy 7810, Section II.E.

Final Appeal Process

Appeals should contain the following:

  • A personal statement detailing the circumstances you feel should qualify you for New York State Residency tuition purposes.
  • Any relevant information omitted from your original residency application. (Requested by the committee)
  • Any new information or circumstances since your original application was submitted.

All request and additional documentation should be received within two (2) weeks of having received written notice of denial

All decisions made by the University at Buffalo Residency Appeal Officer are final and cannot be further appealed.

Mail packets to:

University at Buffalo Residency Appeal Officer
Student Accounts
1 Campus Mail Center
Buffalo NY, 14260
Attn: Residency Application Final Appeal

We do not accept in person drop off materials.