<p>^^disagree with somemom. I don’t know why the UC residency hurdle would be higher (or lower) if working FT and taking classes at a juco vs. just working FT. The controlling aspect is financial indepence and intent to maintain permanent residency, which can be accomplished by earning enough to prove independent living for one+ year. Also note that parental units cannot claim you as a tax deduction for two years prior.</p>
<p>Berkeley’s link is a good one.</p>
<p>[UC</a> Berkeley Registrar : Legal Residence Information](<a href=“http://registrar.berkeley.edu/Residency/legalinfo.html]UC”>http://registrar.berkeley.edu/Residency/legalinfo.html)</p>