Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1540 - Higher Education Commission
Chapter 1540-01-01 - Regulations for Classifying Persons as Tennessee Residents for the Purpose of Participating in Tennessee Higher Education Commission Programs
Section 1540-01-01-.06 - PRESUMPTIONS

(1) Unless the contrary appears from clear and convincing evidence, it shall be presumed that an emancipated person does not acquire domicile in this State while enrolled as a full-time student at any public or private higher education institution in this State, as such status is defined by such institution.

(2) A person does not gain or lose Tennessee resident status for reason of his presence in any state or county while a member of the armed forces of the United States, or while attending a college or university in any other state, provided that a member of the armed forces may obtain Tennessee resident status for himself and his or her dependents by establishing his or her domicile in this State.