<p>Calgrant does not cover out of state students at all, it is for CA residents only. </p>
<p>I’m confused about your post as I thought you had to be a CA resident when you graduate HS to be eligible for calgrant. Maybe you were not gone from CA long enough to lose residency? Though I would have thought if you were gone a year you would not longer be considered a CA resident.</p>
<p>I am a green card holder also. The rules can be a bit strange. I have seen people get interrogated at immigration because they have left the country too often on business trips. But I have known others be away for extended periods with no problems. And I had one immigration officer lecture me that I should have made up my mind by now and become a citizen. A lot depends on whether you get a decent officer (most are) or an A$$hole (that one was) on the day.</p>
<p>@swimcatsmom i really dont know how this residency business works, i took some courses though back in summer of 2010 in SMC and i had to bring proof thatd lived in cali for 1 year. i did that so i was a califronian lol. i need help on this one cuz the cal grant is super important to me</p>
<p>Was Calgrant in your FA offer from the school? They presumably know you graduated at a school outside the US.</p>
<p>no it wasnt on their offering table…
i have CHSPE in hand, its a high school diploma equivalent in cali in case they need it.</p>
<p>Your CA residency status is going to make a HUGE difference to you both for the cost of your school and your eligibility for the calgrant. You need to make sure that is all established correctly before you start and incur any expenses.</p>
<p>you are absolutely right. Do you have any idea how i can find out whats the status?</p>
<p>Your school would be the one determining your status.</p>
<p>assuming id be considered an OOS and i meet the requirements for receiving aids and all that…would they give me fee waivers till i get my residency back ?</p>
<p>I’m not an expert on CA policies, but I think most of the waivers are also related to being a CA resident. You would still be eligible for Federal aid, but CA state aid, like most State aid, is probably for CA residents. </p>
<p>Did you not receive your FA offer yet?</p>
<p>You could be in an odd situation where UCSB is concerned. UC has a rather controversial policy of increasing admission of NR students since they bring in more tuition dollars. Those dollars are badly needed since the UC system is nearing a financial breaking point. But, NR students don’t qualify for Cal Grants. Like everything else it’s a balancing act. Hopefully though your academic and extracurricular background are solid enough for admission as a resident. (I’m not implying your friends “skated”, but if they are NR it definitely worked in their favor to get into UCSB).</p>
<p>One cost issue to research- UC Regents are warning of severe consequences if a tax increase isn’t approved by voters in our November election. Some of the warnings are obviously overstated but many are real and I personally don’t expect tax-weary voters to approve another tax increase. Definitely read up and study this situation, make a personal prediction of where you think tuition and financial aid are headed at UC, and plan accordingly.</p>
<p>Congrats on your friends getting into UCSB. I recall that last year there were about 65,000 applicants to UCLA. 12,000 were admitted; 650 to the School of Engineering. So it’s a great accomplishment your friends were accepted, especially if they are in Eng. As you know Engineering is in high demand right now, both as a major and a career path.</p>
<p>would OP still be a california resident if he </p>
<p>Left california
His parents do not live in california
Even though he would have to wait a year, he would still be a student (whose primary reason for being in california is to attend school)</p>
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<p>I’m not insisting on UCs, since they’re cheaper than schools like USC, stanford and caltech they became my primary choice.
Im happy to hear new options and decide deliberately because its my life and i dont wanna mess it up.
my friends are not in engineering school, one is econ and another is gonna end up in med school.
what do you think i should do ? what you just said is a game change, any sort of ups and downs in finaid programs means my lifes over. thanks</p>
<p>@sybbie719 so when i attend school again am i considered a resident? or i didnt get you ?</p>
<p>sybbie - That’s what I have been wondering and the OP does not seem sure. To me, it seems that he would no longer be a resident, but I am not sure if the CA rules. And it would seem the school must be aware he did not graduate in CA, so would have made a determination about residency.</p>
<p>Since your parents do not live in Calif, then you can’t be a Calif resident. You’re considered a non-resident since you and your parents have not lived in Calif the last year.</p>
<p>Going to school here is not likely going to work since…</p>
<p>1) you’ll pay OOS rates for CC, unless your PARENTS move to Calif and you all live there for a year.</p>
<p>2) You won’t qualify for a Cal Grant (non resident)</p>
<p>3) You’ll have to pay OOS costs for a UC (non resident)</p>
<p>4) You won’t qualify for UC Blue and Gold (non resident</p>
<p>Do not cut ties with your current school. It may be your only affordable option.</p>
<p>* i really dont know how this residency business works, i took some courses though back in summer of 2010 in SMC and i had to bring proof thatd lived in cali for 1 year. i did that so i was a califronian lol. i need help on this one cuz the cal grant is super important to me*</p>
<p>at THAT time you WERE a Calif resident. You moved away, so you no longer are a Calif resident.</p>
<p>I was a Calif resident for over 40 years (born, raised, married, etc there). I moved to another state. I still own property in Calif…BUT, I am NOT a Calif resident any more. If my kids went to school there, they would be OOS…even though they were born there and spend many years there as they were growing up.</p>
<p>arashbh - it is generally difficult to establish residency while you are in college because you are considered to be in the State for the main purpose of attending school. Most states will not allow an OOS student to attain residency while in college (there would be no OOS students if it were that easy). However, there are exceptions, and you would need to investigate this with your own school.</p>
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<p>If you are deemed OOS, you cannot get your residency back while attending school in California.</p>
<p>You need to review the SBCC [residency</a> requirements](<a href=“https://www.sbcc.edu/apply/residency.php]residency”>https://www.sbcc.edu/apply/residency.php). Near the bottom of the page, there’s contact information for a person who can answer questions about your particular circumstances.</p>
<p>Sometimes it is possible for a young person to move to a new state, get a job & a place to live, and work there for a year or so and thus establish in-state residence. This is not possible for all public universities, and I do not know if it is possible in CA. You need to find out.</p>
<p>Arashbh, it sound like you think that you will become a resident simply by moving to CA and enrolling in college. I doubt this will be the case. CA is very vigilant about looking at residency for tuition purposes AND for awarding the Calgrant. It is possible that you will not qualify for either. </p>
<p>You need to contact the school you plan to attend. THAT SCHOOL will tell you if you meet their instate residency requirements.</p>
<p>It also sounds like you are enrolling now. Is that true? When exactly do you plan to relocate? Also, how much college will you have completed? You are likely required to list any and all prior college courses on your application. You can’t just “start over” like you’ve never taken courses. You may actually be viewed as a transfer student.</p>