Residency Verification
To attend Evanston Township High School, students must live within District 202 boundaries on a full-time, permanent basis. Residency verification is required for all incoming freshmen, transfer students, and returning students to ensure that students meet this eligibility requirement. This means that parents/guardians must provide proof of residency every year. ETHS reserves the right to investigate residency status at any time.
Why do we have to verify residency?
Since public schools are funded by local taxpayer dollars, this process helps us uphold our responsibility to protect community resources and ensure that funding is directed to students who are entitled to it based on where they live. A student will not be able to attend ETHS if residency cannot be verified.
Required Documents
To verify your residency, you must provide one document from Category A and two documents from Category B. All documents must be current (dated within the last 60 days) and show the name and address of the student’s parent/guardian.
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Category A One (1) of the following documents |
Category B Two (2) of the following documents |
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How to Verify Residency for Returning Students
Residency verification is required annually for all returning students. To submit your proof of residency, follow these steps:
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Log into Home Access Center using your parent/guardian username and password.
- Navigate to Update Enrollment and select “Returning Student Registration.”
- Complete a registration form for each student in your family attending ETHS.
- Upload one document from Category A and two documents from Category B as proof of residency.
- Watch for an email confirming your residency status has been verified or requesting additional documentation.
Need help?
- Parents/guardians who need assistance with Home Access Center can email hachelp@eths202.org or call 847-424-7121.
- For in-person support or help scanning required documents, visit the Residency Office in S217 (enter through Door 2). Please complete the Returning Student Registration form online before coming in for assistance with documentation. Contact the Residency Office by emailing residency@eths202.org or calling 847-424-7182.
If Your Family is Experiencing Homelessness
If you do not have a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, your student may qualify for protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This includes the right to enroll in school without delay, even without all normally required documents, such as proof of residency.
Please contact the ETHS Residency Office at (847)424-7182 or email residency@eths202.org for confidential assistance and support with registration, transportation, and other resources.
