Monroe County Residents

Students who have been permanent residents of Monroe County for at least 6 months prior to the semester (and New York State for at least 1 year prior) need to fill out the Monroe County Certificate of Residence Affidavit and submit it directly to the Student Accounts Office.

Please note that you may be required to provide proof of your permanent residence in Monroe County.

Monroe County Certificate of Residence Affidavit

When to Get Your Certificate of Residence

If you are a permanent resident of Monroe County you must complete and submit your Certificate of Residence affidavit no later than 30 days after the start of the semester.

The double tuition charge will remain on your account until you prove your Monroe County residency, and failure to do so will result in you being responsible for payment of the double (non-resident) charge.

What Types of Proof Are Accepted

MCC generally accepts only government-issued documents as proof of Monroe County residency. These include items such as:

  • NYS driver’s license/learner’s permit/non-drivers identification card
  • NYS motor vehicle registration
  • Prior-year Federal tax returns
  • Proof of recent graduation from a Monroe County high school
  • Voter Registration Card
  • Proof of ownership of NYS real property - mortgage/deed
  • Proof of Monroe County DSS assistance

How Do You Submit The Certificate Of Residence To MCC

Once you have completed the Certificate of Residence affidavit, you can submit it to MCC via one of the following methods:

If you have any questions, please call the Student Accounts Office on the Brighton Campus at (585) 292-2015
or email Student Accounts