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Get a clear, personalized roadmap and expert guidance from your residency advocate. You only pay when you’ve secured in-state tuition.
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How much will I save?
Estimates from published tuition rates. Most students reclassify after a 12-month residency period.
* UT Austin recently changed its residency policy, and some students there are currently receiving denials.
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How it works · pricing
A clear path from out-of-state to in-state
No hourly billing, no jargon, no surprises. If residency isn’t realistic for your situation, we’ll tell you on the first call, free.
Free consultation
An honest read on your odds, your school, and your timeline. If residency doesn’t make sense for you, that’s where it ends, at no charge.
Personalized roadmap
A refundable initial fee covers a step-by-step plan built on your state’s rules and your university’s requirements.
Guided execution
We help with documentation and appointments, and you track every milestone in your personal InstateMe portal.
Reclassified
Only once you’re granted in-state tuition do we charge our success fee: your first semester of savings, typically 10 to 20% of the total. Every semester after that is 100% yours.
Questions about your specific numbers? Ask us on a free call or read the FAQs.
Why families choose us
Your residency advocate
Zero-risk pricing
You only pay once your savings kick in. If you don’t get in-state tuition after following our guidance, you owe us nothing.
A plan, not guesswork
A personalized checklist in your own InstateMe portal. Every task, document, and deadline is tracked, with reminders so nothing slips.
A real person, start to finish
Direct access to your residency strategist, with office hours and personal support. Privacy first, for students and parents alike.
Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it
Our families are our best ambassadors. 10 out of 10 recommend us. Discover why we’re the top choice for residency reclassification.
“Our goal was to get our son instate tuition by the start of Junior year and we did. Jake was very prompt with answering questions and keeping us informed when things were due.”
“He knows all the intricacies and was able to take us step by step through the process to make it so seamless! We highly recommend him!”
“Jake and InstateMe made obtaining in-state tuition a straightforward and achievable process.”
Mission · Founder’s note
I’m Jake, founder of InstateMe, the first residency consulting firm dedicated to helping families unlock the savings of in-state tuition.
I created InstateMe in 2022, and we have been operating ever since. It started out of frustration. I saw firsthand how complex and overwhelming the residency process can be, and I realized there wasn’t an advocate out there making it simple. I wanted to change that.
With InstateMe, my goal is to provide a clear, risk-free path to residency, guided by someone who’s been through it before. I’m here to be that advocate, making the process straightforward and focused on getting you the savings you deserve.
Jake Silver Founder, InstateMe
FAQs
Let’s make this even easier
What is InstateMe and how can it help me?
InstateMe specializes in guiding students to obtain in-state tuition rates by helping them establish residency in their chosen state. We offer expert support throughout the process, ensuring compliance with state-specific requirements.
What does InstateMe cost?
InstateMe charges an initial refundable fee, which covers the comprehensive services we provide to ensure your successful establishment of in-state residency. Upon achieving this status, our fee is 100% of your first semester of savings. This typically represents about 10 to 20% of your total education savings.
Note that this fee is only applied to your initial semester savings, not the entire duration of your education. Beyond the first semester, you keep every dollar of continued savings with no additional fees from us. Our pricing is transparent and structured to align with the financial benefits we deliver.
Can InstateMe guarantee that I will obtain in-state tuition?
No. You should be skeptical of anyone who says otherwise. What we offer instead is a risk-free structure: if you do not qualify for in-state tuition after following our guidance, you do not pay us. So far, 100% of our clients outside UT Austin have achieved in-state tuition status. At UT Austin, a recent change to the university’s residency policy means some students there are currently receiving denials.
How long does it typically take to establish residency?
Most states require a physical presence for at least 12 months. However, the entire process can vary depending on individual circumstances and state requirements.