<p>Ok so i'm graduating from my Nevada high school a year early so therefore I will graduate being 17. My grandparents live in Huntington Beach California, so if next year I went to Orange Coast College and lived with my grandparents for a year and made them my guardians, could I establish residency? Or does that only work if i'm going to a California high School? Thanks so much, i'm just really confused haha.</p>
<p>Anything wrong with the University of Nevada?</p>
<p>The reason I ask is that normally I advise out-of-state prospective students against getting involved with the California public university system, unless your family is going to move to California, anyway. It’s no secret that California is bankrupt, and the state colleges and community colleges are jacking up fees like crazy to offset funding shortfalls.</p>
<p>So, unless you absolutely have to go to a California school, I’d recommend staying in Nevada, at least for your undergrad years.</p>
<p>Nevada’s Education is 49th in the nation lol. It’s horrible. I really wanted to stay near family and my dad is thinking about moving to San Diego in 2013 soooo yeah. I guess i’d still be a minor, but i’d only be there for 1 year prior to turning 18 would that still be ok if I was enrolled in a California Community College but was 17 and lived with my dad or grandmother for a year prior to turning 18?</p>
<p>A school ranking of 49th is not exactly what I would call horrible. To put things into perspective, UC Irvine is ranked 45th, and UC San Diego is ranked 37th, according to US News. So, I wouldn’t put too much value on a school ranking.</p>
<p>That said, location matters a lot more. Sometimes, I forget what it’s like to not be 21, and I can see Reno not having much to offer if you are underage… Oh well, at least the skiing is good!</p>
<p>Anyway, I think the requirement is that you have to work in California for a year before you can petition for residency. So, I’d suggest looking for a job in California, and when you find one, start saving up. Once you establish residency, then you can begin your college work.</p>
<p>Another option is to explore the private colleges in California. If any of them offer you a scholarship that brings the cost down to near the UC level, and the scholarship is renewable for 4 years, you won’t have to worry about residency.</p>
<p>EDIT: I just looked at the US News ranking and saw UNR was #181. It might make a good safety, but definitely aim for higher if you can.</p>
<p>Another edit to my above post:</p>
<p>I just remembered that California law forbids most employers from hiring people under 18, a law of which I call, “A Moratorium on Youth Opportunity.” I think this is all the more reason that you might consider looking at mid-to-high-tier private schools in California, and try to get scholarships that significantly lower the cost to where it’s affordable. Still, apply to UN as a backup. Money talks.</p>
<p>I ment the Nevada School district as a whole is 49th. I’m seriously just sick of the way the school’s are run out here. Thank you for your suggestions though (:</p>
<p>Go for private schools in California. You’ll get much more financial aid. Privates are often cheaper than UCs, even for in state students. It’s the most ridiculous thing ever.</p>