When a minor is emancipated and completely self-supporting and actually resides in this State, such minor, while attending any State supported school in this State, shall be considered a resident for the purpose of paying tuition fees, despite a residence outside this State of his parents or guardian.
     An emancipated minor shall be considered, for the purpose of this Act, to actually reside in this State when he has maintained a dwelling place within this State uninterruptedly for 12 consecutive months immediately prior to his registration in such State supported school, or for such shorter consecutive period of at least 6 months as is designated by the governing board of such State supported school.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 110 ILCS 985/1

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14