SDCL § 13-53-38: Authority of board to grant resident status in unusual circumstances.

The Board of Regents may classify a student who does not meet the requirements of §§ 13-53-23 to 13-53-41, inclusive, as a resident student, if the student's situation presents unusual circumstances and the student's classification is within the general scope of §§ 13-53-23 to 13-53-41, inclusive. The decision of the board shall be final.