George Mason University v. Malik

OPINION BY JUSTICE D. ARTHUR KELSEY

**292 George Mason University ("GMU") appeals from a judgment of the circuit court finding that GMU's decision to deny Maheen Malik's tuition reclassification request was *421 arbitrary, capricious, and contrary to law. Finding that the circuit court erred, we reverse and enter final judgment for GMU.

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Malik applied to GMU in September 2016 and was admitted as an out-of-state student in November. Malik accepted admission and registered for Spring 2017 classes, which began on January 23, 2017. On January 20, Malik requested a reclassification to receive in-state…