Can Having a Relative in California Help You Get In-State Tuition?

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<p>I have a relative in California, but I do not live in California. Can this in any way help me get In-State Tuition?</p>

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<p>[10</a> things undergraduates need to know about California residence for purposes of tuition and fees | UCOP](<a href=“UC Legal - Office of the General Counsel | UCOP”>UC Legal - Office of the General Counsel | UCOP)</p>

<p>[Residency</a> guidelines: Student information | UCOP](<a href=“UC Legal - Office of the General Counsel | UCOP”>UC Legal - Office of the General Counsel | UCOP)</p>

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<p>No. </p>

<p>Even my cousin’s daughter - who grew up in California but moved as a high school freshman to move with her mom out of state didn’t qualify, and dad was still paying income taxes. She was considered a non-resident for purposes of tuition.</p>

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<p>Not unless it’s your parent and you live with them there while going to HS.</p>

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<p>You have to be an in-state resident for final three years of high school to obtain CA public tuition rates.</p>