California in-state tuition vs out-of-state

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<p>I've done some researching and basically what I've learned is that my wife would need to establish residency for at least a year before in-state tuition becomes an option. However, most articles seem to refer to fresh out of high school students. Here's our situation.</p>

<p>I was born and raised in California until about 6 years ago. I moved to Idaho for school and recently finished up with my Masters. About two years ago I officially became an Idaho residence. (Drivers license, voting, car registration etc...) My wife, who is from Idaho, finished with her Associates and Cosmetology school.</p>

<p>I recently found a job in San Francisco and my wife is considering going back to school. Would she be required to wait a year before she qualifies for in-state tuition? Would the fact that I grew up in California make any difference? We haven't actually explored what school she would go to yet but it wouldn't be a high tier school. Thanks for the help.</p>

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<p>the fact that you grew up in Calif won’t make a difference. you’d need to live there a year to establish residency.</p>

<p>If you moved there very soon, and she applied for Fall 2014, I don’t know if she’d get instate.</p>

<p>She’d have to wait a year anyway. It’s too late to apply to a CSU for this fall. Pay attention to the apps dates, they’re for a very short time.</p>

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<p>generally, for UC you need to have established permanent residency 365 days before the start of the school term for which you wish to receive instate tuition. And, taking a job and relocating to The City will suffice. (Dunno about CSU.)</p>

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<p>Fair enough, thank you for the help.</p>

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<p>can you score a house/apt lease that says you have lived in CA for at least a year ? Perhaps from a relative ?</p>

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<p>Wow…a suggestion of fraud?</p>