<p>It is almost impossible for you to become a state resident while you are in school. At minimum, you would need to move to that state, work for at least a year, and be able to demonstrate that you are self-supporting. Check the website of each public university that you are interested in to find out what their specific policy is.</p>
<p>For more ideas about the transfer process, you should visit the Transfer Forum. Click on “Discussion Home” in the upper-left of this screen and then scroll down to find it. Once you are there, read through the thread titled “Transfer Admissions 101” at the top of that forum. </p>
<p>Good luck with everything!</p>