I am paying as non-resident, and I will be paying around $6,000 for 14 units in Fall and in summer just 8 units around $3500. I will transfer to UC at 2017 Fall so I think that I can qualify 366 days physical presence in CA, intent to make CA permanent residence, and Financial Independence since I am marriage student.
Unless they figure in the support from your parents.
Some colleges require FAFSA to be considered for a merit scholarship, but some do not. You need to read the instructions on EACH school’s website.
As for your responsibility for correcting the balance in your checking account which you reported to us, we can only give you advice as useful as the usefulness of the information you give to us. Garbage In, Garbage Out.
I understand. I am really appreciate all of information.
YOU are paying this money? Really?
Oh no that is for my wife and me… Only my tuition fee is around $4,000 in fall for 14unit and $2,500 for 8 units in summer now. I am paying her tuition and something specific things for her courses.
So…let me get this straight. You have income that can barely cover your tuition costs for both of you.
Who is paying rent, utilities, food, cell phone, Internet, clothing, etc?
And you live in CA where it isn’t exactly a bargain to find a place to rent.
I receive money from my parent every month $4,000 since Jan 2016. I use it as living expense. But We have to pay the money back after we graduate (this is why I was interested in someone said the money can consider as loan, I did not really know meaning of “gift”. I thought that means “something transfered from another person”).
But if you are attending college now, less than a year since you have lived in CA, then won’t it be harder to qualify for instate residency when you transfer to a UC?
It sure can- or at least complicate matters (including that he’s paying non-res now, not working at a self-supporting level.) Residing in CA for the purpose of attending a college is not the same as establishing residency per the UC policies.
OP, you have got to understand this is far more complex than just being here. The instant they feel something is not exactly per their full policies, the whole plan is at risk.
I have a car registered in California, pay tax since I am working, and have apartment lease agreement. Are they enough to show that I am in California to live with my wife? and my wife has been CA resident for over 5 years.
- Physical Presence 01/2016-09/2017 (checked)
- Intent to make CA permanent home (checked)
- Financial Independence ( marriage student - checked)
You need to read the full policies and speak with the proper UC residency advisors. UC can ask for more proofs.
I confirmed today, I will meet in-sate tuition : )
You understand there will be forms to present, documents to sign?
You mean SLR?
Yes, the SLR. And any proofs they require with it or after first review. Generally, the first step in the process is to be admitted. Verbal assurance, at this point, isn’t it. You need to ensure you not only continue to meet the expectations but also don’t do anything between now and then that will disqualify you.
I do not fully understand what you are talking now… poor English sorry… 
I have a car registered in CA, California Driver License, CA bank account, CA apartment rent agreement, utilities bill, pay stubs, and will jointly fill out first CA tax report with my wife.
In my case, do I live in California solely for educational purposes?
Post 31 seems to show a good understanding of what a gift is. It appears that your parents are gifting you ~$50k/year that you don’t want to declare so you and your wife can get federal and state grants. It’s important that you fill out your paperwork accurately. If you don’t, you and your spouse could face charges of fraud. She may go to jail and you could be deported. Any grants you got would have to be repaid, and both of your degrees could be rescinded. Answer the questions honestly.
And independence for FAFSA because you are married does not mean financial independence for CA resident purposes and instate tuition, because you are not earning enough to cover your living expenses on your own, your parents are supporting you.
Well I made it correct already as I posted yesterday, don’t need to submit FAFSA anymore.
UC Residence Deputy said “Regarding financial independence, a married student satisfies the requirement when that student is not claimed as a dependent for tax purposes. When married, receiving money from parents is acceptable so long as you are not claimed as a dependent.”