Sworn Statement of Commuting Status
Commuter Housing Exemption
Students may request a housing exemption from the Freshman Residency Requirement if they plan to commute and live within a 40-mile radius of OSU with a parent/guardian or a relative.
Requesting a commuter housing exemption is a two-step process with the student and the parent/guardian or relative both submitting the appropriate forms and uploading supporting documentation by the deadline.
Read more about the Freshman Residency Requirement and the Housing Exemption Request (form) and its deadlines.
Required Forms and Supporting Documents
- Commuter living with parent/guardian within a 40-mile radius of OSU
Student's Responsibility
- Submit the Housing Exemption Request (form) and upload the following supporting documents:
- High school transcript
- Proof of residency of the parent/guardian. Upload a copy of their utility bill, mortgage statement or lease.
Parent/Guardian's Responsibility
- The parent/guardian must submit the Sworn Statement of Commuting Status (form) below.
- Submit the Housing Exemption Request (form) and upload the following supporting documents:
- Commuter living with a relative within a 40-mile radius of OSU
Student's Responsibility
- Submit the Housing Exemption Request (form) and upload the following supporting documents:
- Proof that the relative is at least 21 years old by the first day of classes. Upload a copy of the relative's drivers license, passport or birth certificate.
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Proof of residency of the relative. Upload a copy of their utility bill, mortgage statement or lease.
Relative's Responsibility
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The student's relative must submit the Sworn Statement of Commuting Status (form) below.
- Submit the Housing Exemption Request (form) and upload the following supporting documents:
Sworn Statement of Commuting Status (form)
~ Must be submitted by parent/guardian or relative ~