Exemption eligibility and documentation <p>You may request an exemption if you have not submitted a housing contract and meet one or more of the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Military service:</strong> You are a veteran or have completed at least two years of active military duty. Submit a copy of your DD214.</li> <li><strong>Marriage:</strong> You are married. Submit a copy of your marriage certificate.</li> <li><strong>Parenthood:</strong> You are a parent, and your child lives with you. Submit a copy of your child&rsquo;s birth certificate.</li> <li><strong>Commuting:</strong> You will live with a parent or legal guardian and commute daily from their residence within 40 miles of UW-Whitewater. Both you and your parent or legal guardian must complete the required portions of the request.</li> <li><strong>Time since high school graduation:</strong> At least two years will have passed since your high school graduation by the first day of classes. Provide your graduation year, which will be verified through your admission records.</li> <li><strong>Hardship:</strong> You have an extreme personal, medical, or financial hardship. Explain how your circumstances limit your ability to live on campus, provide relevant supporting documentation, and identify where you plan to live if approved.</li> </ul> Arrow