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Manage residency information

Update your residency status, request Minnesota reciprocity status, and learn more about using the CUAET residency to claim domestic fees.

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Update Residency Status

If you have obtained Canadian Citizenship, are a Permanent Resident or have Refugee/Protected Persons Status, you are eligible for domestic tuition rates.

Residency Change deadlines

  • Fall 2026 Term Residency updates
  • Winter 2027 Term Residency updates

Permanent Residents and Refugees/Protected Persons

To ensure you have been assessed the correct fees, you must present suitable documentation to the Registrar’s Office and request a change of citizenship status. Documentation must be presented prior to the Revision Deadline for the term of study in order to affect your status and fee assessment in that term.

Update my residency status
  1. Login to Aurora.
  2. Locate and select the “Update my Residency Status” card.
  3. Fill out the online form.
  4. Upload the required documentation.
  5. Submit.

Documents Required for Updating Residency Status

ReasonDocument Required
Permanent ResidencyConfirmation of status change from Service Canada, Landing Document, or Permanent Residence Card
Refugee/Protected Person StatusNotice of Decision
Canadian CitizenshipCitizenship Certificate or Citizenship Card
Minnesota ReciprocityTax return for the previous year, one applicable piece of identification

If you submit your Change of Residency request AFTER the registration revision deadline your tuition fees will still be charged at the International Rate until the next term of study. Review our Important Dates and Deadlines page for more information on the revision period dates.

Minnesota Students

Under the Manitoba-Minnesota Reciprocity Agreement, any student who is a resident of the state of Minnesota, as defined by the University of Manitoba, is granted reciprocity fee status following application, submission of required documentation, and confirmation by the Registrar's Office.

Minnesota Reciprocity Application Deadlines

  • Fall Term 2026 courses deadline
  • Winter Term 2027 courses deadline

Minnesota Residents

  • Apply for admission to the University of Manitoba. On the application form, you will identify yourself as an international applicant. Along with your application, you will be asked to submit required documents like official transcripts.
  • Once you have accepted your offer of admission, you will receive an email to submit your Minnesota Reciprocity documentation.
  • Locate and select the Minnesota Reciprocity Card within Aurora.
  • Fill out the online form.
  • Upload the required documents (see below).
  • Submit form. 

All documentation must be received by the end of the revision period of each term. Additionally, Minnesota Reciprocity applications must be resubmitted annually to the Registrar’s Office through your Aurora account.

Conduct a final review of your student information in Aurora to confirm its accuracy. 

Submissions will be accepted via email, ensure you redact your SSN on your most recent Minnesota tax return.

International health insurance fees will still be assessed to Minnesota Students.

Required documentation for Minnesota Students

To be eligible for Minnesota Reciprocity status, you must provide us with proof of identification, as well as proof of Minnesota residency in your application.

Proof of identification (one of): 

  • Minnesota driver’s license
  • Minnesota voter registration
  • International student Visa
  • Minnesota identification card
  • Miliary dependent ID 

Proof of Minnesota Residency (one of):  

  • Tax return (your most recent tax return)
  • Tax return (your parent/guardian’s most recent tax return with you listed as dependent) 
     

Manitoba residents

If you would like to take advantage of this agreement, you should inquire with the Minnesota institution where you plan to enroll.  Indicate that you wish to obtain the reciprocal tuition rate and be prepared to provide proof of Manitoba residency. Each institution may have its own application procedure.

Fees for Ukrainian students on CUAET visa

The UM is committed to supporting students who are impacted by the war in Ukraine. Undergraduate and graduate Ukrainian students who are studying at the UM on a valid Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa and study or work permit will be eligible to pay domestic tuition fees. Eligible students must submit the “Fee Change Request” form, along with the required documentation, to the Registrar’s Office.

CUAET Visa Application deadlines

  • Fall 2026 application deadline
  • Winter 2027 application deadline

Applying for CUAET Fee Change

How Ukrainian students apply to study with a CUAET visa:

  1. Complete the Fee Change Request form (PDF).
  2. Include the following document (s):
    • Copy of your current Study Permit or Work Permit with CUAET notation
    • If your most recent Study Permit or Work Permit does not have the CUAET notation, you are required to provide your previous (expired) Study Permit or Work Permit showing the CUAET notation in addition to your current Study Permit or Work Permit.
  3. Submit all documents to the Registrar's Office by email.