Berkeley Loans-I think I'm screwed X_X

<p>So...
I got my residency letter early July which said I was out of state (which I'm not). So, I promptly wrote a VERY detailed appeal letter with hopes that it would convince them of my weird situation.</p>

<p>Meanwhile...I called a week ago to the registrar's office and they said it could take a month or two MORE in the future! So, I've been freaking out not knowing what to do for loans. What amount to put down...You know? Because I have no idea if this appeal will go through or not and if it doesn't, I don't know if I can attend because I can not afford it. 53K a year is ridiculous lol.</p>

<p>Then, I found out ten minutes ago that the first payment was due August 15th...am I screwed? What should I do! I have no idea what to do (and I've done this loan thing before but I feel like this is way more complicated. AHH!)
Thanks :)</p>

<p>Check the link below
[Legal</a> Residence Information - Office Of The Registrar](<a href=“http://registrar.berkeley.edu/Default.aspx?PageID=legalinfo.html]Legal”>http://registrar.berkeley.edu/Default.aspx?PageID=legalinfo.html)</p>

<p>There are many criteria that indicates you are a Cali resident. Such as, if you attended 3 years or more of high school in California, you are exempt from OOS tuition.<br>
If you satisfy the requirements for Cali residency, you should have no problem in your appeal. You might need documents to prove your residency.</p>

<p>If your first payment was due August 15th, you will have to pay the late fee regardless, because even if you were considered in-state you would have to pay by that date. lol. </p>

<p>Oh. I just remembered, if you attended another state school at a different state and if you have established residency at that state to receive in-state tuition for that college, you will have to pay out of state tuition fee for UC’s. lol. Double check on that to make sure. I don’t want to be sued.</p>

<p>an appeal letter is simply not sufficient to prove your residency. They want tax forms and, if necessary, some other documents to prove your legal residence here.</p>