Hi. My daughter is starting at a UC in the fall. We have lived in California since 2009 and she was determined to be a California resident for tuition purposes. I have a job opportunity that would force us to move out of state. If we move out of state, does my daughter lose her in state tuition? Thanks!!
No, she will not lose in-state CA tuition if you move while she is enrolled at a UC.
A Minor Student whose Parent moves from California to establish residence elsewhere will be entitled to a Resident Classification if the Minor Student remains in California and enrolls full time in a post-secondary institution within one year of the date that the Parent establishes a new residence. The Student’s Resident Classification will continue as long as the Student maintains continuous full-time attendance at the post-secondary institution. Financial Independence will not be required. Requirements:
• The Parent must have qualified as a California resident for tuition purposes immediately prior to departure.
• The Parent must have established a residence elsewhere during the Student’s minority and within one year immediately prior to the Student’s University enrollment.
• With the exception of short absences, the Student must have remained in California on a continuous basis prior to admission to a UC campus.
• The Student must maintain continuous full-time enrollment at a post-secondary institution. If Student has enrolled in more than one post-secondary institution, all such attendances must amount to continuous and full-time enrollment.
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Note that there is also a backup, where a student not on a non immigrant visa who graduates from a California high school after three years of attendance can get in state tuition and financial aid through AB540 provisions.
“Minor” in that UC document is defined as someone under 18 years of age.
Thanks to you both!