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- To be classified as a resident for tuition purposes, a student must have an eligible immigration status to establish residency, meet physical presence by the Residence Determination Date, and demonstrate intent to indefinitely remain in the State of California for more than one year immediately preceding the Residence Determination Date.
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Students who are over the age of 19 must demonstrate financial independence from their parents or legal guardians to be considered residents for tuition purposes. California Residency for Tuition Purposes is Measured by: 1) Legal presence in the state: i.e., citizenship or an immigration status that allows the person to establish residence in ...
- Physical Presence
- Intent to Remain in California
- Financial Independence
- Immigration Status
You must be continuously physically present in California for more than one year (366 days) immediately prior to the residence determination date of the term for which you request resident status. If you moved to California primarily to attend the University of California, you are here for educational purposes and may not be eligible for a resident...
You must establish your intent to make California your home more than one year prior to the residence determination date of the term for which you request resident status. Read the full policy on intent to remain in California (pdf)
If you’re an unmarried undergraduate under the age of 24 and your parent(s) are not California residents, you must be able to verify financial independence for one full year immediately preceding the term you wish to enroll. Graduate students are presumed to be financially independent. Read the full policy on financial independence (pdf)
You must have the legal ability to establish a permanent domicile in the United States, meaning that you must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or hold a valid, qualifying nonimmigrant visa. Read the full policy on immigration status (pdf)
Find information about how California residency is determined, how to file an appeal if you're classified as a nonresident, exceptions and exemptions, and more. The determination of residency for tuition purposes affects whether a student pays in-state or out-of-state tuition fees.
There are TWO requirements for qualifying for residency for tuition purposes. 1. Physical Presence. You and your parent must be physically present in California on a continuous basis for at least one year immediately prior to the residence determination date. Residency may not be established in absentia and the prior residence must have been ...
Students must hold an eligible visa status at least one year before the Residence Determination Date to be eligible to establish California residency for tuition purposes.
Oct 7, 2024 · Residency Requirements. To receive a Resident Classification for purposes of UC tuition, the Student and Parent (s)* must: be in an eligible immigration status for at least one-year immediately prior to the Residence Determination Date. establish a primary and permanent Domicile in California and fulfill the physical presence requirement for at ...
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To be a resident for tuition purposes, undergraduate students generally must either have parent(s) who are considered California residents or must have been completely financially independent for two years.
