All students of Maricopa Community Colleges must prove their Residency or Lawful Presence. Here, we lead you through the process.A student new to the Maricopa Community Colleges is considered out-of-state until proof of residency and citizenship or lawful status is established. Acceptable forms of proof of Maricopa County or Town of Queen Creek residence, business ownership or property ownership include: driver's license. A form for students to verify their lawful presence in the US for tuition, financial aid and scholarship purposes.