<p>I was just accepted to the University of Washington Seattle! This has been my dream for a long time and I'm very excited. The only problem is that I'm from California and the out of state tuition is enormous. I read the requirements for gaining Washington state residency <a href="http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/residency/domicile.html">http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/residency/domicile.html</a> so that I could get in state tuition (I do plan on living in Washington after college).</p>
<p>The hardest part of these requirements is that I would need to work 30hrs a week on top of school. I was wondering if anyone has ever tried doing this and, if so, how hard is it? </p>
<p>You need to reread those requirements. There is no way you will get in state tuition.</p>
<p>“2.Live in the state for at least 12 consecutive months as legal residents”</p>
<p>“4.Be financially independent for the current and prior calendar years. (Students who are not 25 years of age or older must submit their parents’ most recent tax returns).”</p>
<p>If mom and dad are paying your expenses, you are not financially independent. </p>
<p>Why would you apply to a school you cannot afford and then backpedal to try to get in-state tuition? When you applied you should have considered costs. You are not a Washington state resident who has paid taxes over the years. They will not give you in-state residency especially since you are coming in as a student.</p>