<p>so my practical art credit wont work with california schools so my only shot is to go to a community college. i was thinking of either Los Angeles City College or Long Beach City College and then transfer to CSULB or somewhere else. Financially the only thing thats going to cost a lot is the plane tickets and rent for a apartment and the school tuition will drop after a year since ill be considered a resident. do you any of you think its a good idea??</p>
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<p>You will only be considered a Calif resident for tuition purposes is if you can demonstrate that you are financially independent while living on the Left Coast, i.e., zero funds from the parents.</p>
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A California Community College will cost you about $6,000/year in tuition, plus about $14,000/year (school year only) in living expenses for a total of $20,000/year for community college.</p>
<p>A CSU w/room and board will be about $35,000/year.</p>
<p>As noted above, you will not qualify as an in-state resident for tuition purposes if you receive any support from your parents, if you cannot demonstrate an income sufficient to pay your own living expenses AND oos tuition, or if you return to your home state for holidays or vacations. In addition, you cannot establish residency while you are attending school unless your ENTIRE family moves to California.</p>
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<p>This is a bad idea.</p>
<p>It would be VERY HARD for you to demonstrate residency while your parents are living in VA. </p>
<p>How could you possibly pay for all your expenses…rent, food, health insurance, car, car insurance, cell phone, etc without any help from your parents???</p>
<p>Virginia has some really good universities and community colleges</p>
<p>So if you really really want to move to California, and end up at a California University there is a way. It goes like this. First I assume that you’re 18+, or that you will be that age come end of the school year. Move to California with the intention of getting a job. The job market is very tough (12+% unemployment, and probably higher for young adults). Pick a part of the state where there are entry level jobs and where the cost of living is not astronomical.</p>
<p>With a job you’re in a position to establish residency. So do that. Get a driver’s license, vote, etc. An occasional adult education course would not affect your situation, and there are a variety of such courses in venues both public and private.</p>
<p>Focus on doing well in that job … easier said then done since it’s likely to be an entry level job which may not interest you deeply. But in a year you would have established residency. Stay academically engaged by reading, taking adult education classes, perhaps studying and retaking the SAT/ACT. After a year of work you’ll be considered a resident and then go ahead and apply to a public university.</p>
<p>fogcity is right about the Cali economy, and it’s particularly bad in the LA area. Have you considered VCU for art?</p>
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This would only be true if your income was sufficient to pay ALL your expenses and you receive NO help from your parents or other relatives. Verification will be required.</p>
<p>The determination date is in July, so the EARLIEST you would be considered a resident for tuition purposes (assuming a high-school graduate is able to immediately find employment in California, earning enough that they do not need any assistance from parents) would be July of 2012. </p>
<p>Again, this is not a good idea.</p>
<p>bad idea. Bloom where you’re planted.</p>
<p>How about trying to spend a summer in California instead? </p>
<p>If you lived in Alabama, I’d say go for it. </p>
<p>However, you live in a state with many great public colleges and affordable in-state tuition. You should take advantage of that opportunity.</p>
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<p>This is true. You could always go to a Virginia community college and get a job. Then in two years you can travel out to California. You’ll have a little more money in your pocket for living on your own at least.</p>