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<p>I don’t think it’s wrong, I don’t think it’s even gaming the system. They set the rules and you would be following them. I think you are right that they set them that way hoping a certain percentage will become future residents. But there are always traditional in-state students who will move away after college too. Not that it matters, but do you plan to stay in CA? The state could have set very draconian rules for non-traditional students to increase the percentage staying in CA afterward, maybe 5 years residency for example, but have chosen not to for reasons they feel are sound…</p>