Any student who does not qualify for in-state tuition at a public college due to their residency status in another state or short time as a resident in the state where the college is located.

A student who does not meet the residence requirements of the state while attending a public (state) university. Tuition fees and admissions policies may differ for residents and non-residents. International students are usually classified as non-residents.

One who does not have legally defined permanent residence in the state in which the University is located.

a person enrolled in any type of school in North Carolina on either a part-time or full-time basis