One Response to “I’m desperate to qualify for in-state tuition in California?”

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   neniaf said on March 17th, 2011 at 5:32 am

   This is what UC Berkeley has to say about the requirements. As you can see, you have to have been present in the state in the year directly preceding your admission to college, so neither your parents’ home, nor the fact that you once lived here, will qualify you. Your best bet would be to move to California for a year, and then apply to college:

   [Establishing Legal Residence for Tuition Purposes at the University of California]
   For Students Seeking Resident Classification
   Some Examples of Indicators of Intent
   Financial Independence

   For Students Seeking Resident Classification

   To be classified as a resident for tuition purposes, an adult student (18 years or older by the residence determination date for the applicable semester) who is a US citizen or an eligible noncitizen must have: 1) relinquished his/her prior residence and 2) been physically present and established residence in California for more than one (1) year immediately preceding the residence determination date. The residence of a minor is derived from the parent(s) with whom the minor last resided.

   Physical presence alone is NOT sufficient. An adult student must DOCUMENT that his/her year of physical presence in this state is consistent with his/her intention to make California his/her permanent home. If these steps are delayed, resident status will be postponed until ALL the criteria have been demonstrated for a minimum of one (1) year. Physical presence in California solely for educational purposes does not result in classification as a California resident under State Law, regardless of the length of stay. The student must also demonstrate financial independence.

   Evidence of the following criteria of intent must be provided. Documents must be DATED to verify the appropriate action was taken at least one (1) year prior to the beginning of the semester in which the resident status is desired.

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