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. Source: SL 1996, ch 130 , § 16.