Getting Residency

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TheElectronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) streamlines the residency application process for applicants, their Designated Dean's Offices, Letter of Recommendation (LoR) authors and program directors. By providing applicants the ability to build and deliver their application and supporting materials individually or as a package to programs, the ERAS system provides a centralized and flexible solution to the residency application and documents distribution process.

The AAMC is focused on improving the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) through research and community feedback to enhance the experience for applicants, programs, and medical school users. Learn more about the 2025 MyERAS application and how applicants can share more information about their experiences and career goals with residency and fellowship programs.

Applying to residency involves a complicated set of steps and decisions. The AAMC is committed to providing information to help you apply smarter for residency. We have curated a series of resources that explain the process and ensure that the residency program you select is the right fit for you.

ERAS application fees are based on the number of programs applied to per specialty. The MyERAS portal automatically calculates your fees, and you can pay online using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.

The Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) is the process by which eligible unmatched, or partially unmatched applicants may apply to programs with unfilled residency positions and receive offers through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Registration, Ranking, and Results (R3) system.

Applicants that have certified and submitted an application in a prior season (up to seven years prior to the start of the current season) will be able to import their application data and associated LoRs into the current season.

Registration with the ERAS program does not register you for any established match. The ERAS system is a separate entity and does not provide matching services. If you intend to participate in a match, you must contact that organization for registration, eligibility, and participation information.

New residents or those returning to Tennessee who currently hold a driver license from another state must obtain a Tennessee Driver License no later than thirty (30) days after establishing residency. New residents will need to go to any of our full-service Driver Services Centers that are located throughout the state. New residents under 18 years of age, holding a valid learner's permit from another state must meet separate requirements to obtain a Tennessee Teen/Graduated Driver License.

New residents can complete the Regular Driver License application and have their required documents pre-approved online. By having your documents pre-approved, you will know that you are bringing the correct documents when you visit a Driver Services Center. To complete the application and pre-approval, visit e-Services and select Apply for a License, Permit, or ID in the Non-Commercial Driver License section. Please allow up to five (5) business days for your documents to be pre-approved.

When you visit the Driver Services Center you will have to present the following required documents. Even if your documents have been pre-approved online, you will need to bring the original documents or certified copies. Photocopies will not be accepted. All documents are subject to verification with the issuing agency or source. Documents subject to further verification may delay the issuance of your Teen/Graduated Driver License, Regular Driver License, or ID Only License.

All new or returning residents must surrender their out-of-state license at time of application for any Tennessee License. Tennessee law does not allow a resident of this state to hold more than one valid license or ID. Only foreign country licenses/IDs may be retained.

You also need to bring valid proof of your Boston residency. For more information on what valid proof is, check the Proof of Boston residency section at the bottom of this page. New college students face the same requirements as new residents.

There are a couple of different options to prove your residency, but whatever you use needs to have your name and Boston address. If you use a bill, it must be current (postmarked or dated within the last 30 days) and have the same name that appears on your car registration.

We don't have visitor parking permits in Boston. If you have family or friends visiting, they will need to find off-street parking if your neighborhood requires resident parking permits.

Visit our resident parking program information page for more details, including updated renewal dates. Please note: Physical permits do not have a printed expiration date on them. You can check the permit expiration date table to see when your permit expires.

Students who do not meet any of the above criteria for establishing residency for tuition purposes may still be eligible to pay tuition that is equivalent to the in-state tuition rate. Please contact Aggie One Stop at 979-847-1787 or see the tuition waivers and exemptions page for more details.

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All proof of residency must be dated within the previous 30 days. If you are applying for a Resident Parking Permit, the proof of residency must be in the same name* and address of your vehicle registration.

* We recognize that due to gender transitions, marriages, and other life events that may result in name changes, the RMV database may not accurately reflect your name. Since Resident Parking Permits are assigned to specific vehicles, the name on the proof of residency must match the name on the vehicle registration.

Cambridge must be listed as the garage code for your vehicle in the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles database. If you are unsure about your garage code, you should check this information before applying. This is especially important if you have recently moved or registered a vehicle in Massachusetts.

Your insurance agent should be able to provide you with information about your garage code. The code is listed in item 5 of the Coverage Selection Page. You can also get this information by calling your agent.

If you need to change your residential address or place of principal garaging, call your insurance agent or the Registry of Motor Vehicles at 857-368-8000 or visit your local Registry Office. The RMV charges a $25.00 fee to get a new copy of your registration.

Read the Resident and Visitor Parking Permit Rules and Permit Application Requirements before applying for a parking permit. You may apply via one of the following methods.

If you are borrowing a vehicle because your existing vehicle is in the shop or otherwise out of service, please refer to the information listed under "Replacement Vehicles for Vehicles Undergoing Service (Rented or Borrowed)."

Due to the rules established under the Massachusetts General Laws, we cannot issue Resident Parking Permits unless the vehicle is registered in your name at your address in Cambridge. However, if you are borrowing a vehicle from a family member and you intend to register the vehicle in your name, you may purchase a Temporary Parking Permit which will give you time to register the vehicle in your name. If you have questions, please contact us.

If you are hosting a one-day event at your home, you may request that we not enforce Resident Permit Parking near your residence so that guests can park without a Visitor Parking Permit. You must submit your request at least one business day in advance via our Parking Consideration Application.

You may apply for a one-week or two-week Extended Visitor Parking Permit. The cost for the permits is $10.00 per week. Once the two-week limit is reached, a new permit may not be issued for the same vehicle until one month after the initial start date. However, you may apply for back-to-back permits for different vehicles.

If you own a motorcycle, you must complete the regular application for a Resident Parking Permit. However, we do not expect or recommend that you try to affix the sticker to your motorcycle. You should keep the permit and if you receive a ticket for parking without a permit, you must provide the permit number when you dispute the ticket.

If you are moving within the state, you may apply for a one-week Temporary Parking Permit. If you are moving from outside of Massachusetts, you may apply for a one- or two-week Temporary Parking Permit. The price for temporary permits is $20.00 for one week and $30.00 for two weeks.

If for some reason you cannot register your vehicle in Massachusetts within two-weeks, you may request approval to purchase an additional temporary permit. You must provide evidence showing why the registration process is being delayed. These additional temporary permits are subject to supervisor approval. Otherwise, temporary Parking Permits may not be renewed or extended.

You may apply for a Temporary Visitor Parking Permit, if you are borrowing a vehicle to facilitate your move or have a friend or relative using their vehicle to help you move. These permits are valid for up to three consecutive days. The price of the permit is $10.

You may not renew or extend a Temporary Visitor Parking Permit. All other rules related to Visitor Parking Permits apply, including the requirement that the vehicle be parked within the correct Visitor Parking Permit area and that it be moved every 24 hours.

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