In a rush

[Talibah]

<p>I think my dependent status will change depending on how my aid is filed.
UC Merced is near a farm area…</p>

<p>what about Mills College.</p>

[Redroses]

<p>Talibah, it sounds like you need to slow down and understand this whole process. </p>

<p>Status does not change by how you file your aid documents. Until you’re 24, unless you’re married, have a child or meet a few other hard to meet requirements, your parents’ income will be considered. There is no easy way to become a CA resident for college purposes.</p>

<p>The schools that still have space and are easy to get into are highly unlikely to give you much aid. Unless you have a great cosigner you’re unlikely to borrow much towards a private college or CA state school because you’re not in state. </p>

<p>Going into major debt for any of these schools in probably not the best idea. Going into major debt for Harvard probably isn’t.</p>

<p>Taking some time off to figure it all out will not hurt your future and is likely to help it a lot.</p>

[Talibah]

<p>Status does not change by how you file your aid documents. Until you’re 24, unless you’re married, have a child or meet a few other hard to meet requirements.</p>

<p>Those do apply anyway I’ll be 24 soon so I’m not that worried.</p>

[Redroses]

<p>So you eliminate 1 problem when you’re 24. But that only helps if you can get into a school that meets need. None of the schools you’ve mentioned do.</p>

[Talibah]

<p>What do you mean? Each school has atleast one of the subjects I picked.</p>

[siliconvalleymom]

<p>When Redroses says “meets need”, she means that the school will meet your financial need, not your academic needs.
Are there any counselors available through the high school program you attended?</p>

[Talibah]

<p>No, there are gone for the summer. And I don’t have the option of not going into debt no matter what college I attend.</p>

[whitesox24]

<p>You might want to look into attending a CC in California and complete requirements that will guarantee you admission into an UC. </p>

<p>[Transfer</a> Admission Guarantees](<a href=“Understanding UC transfer | UC Admissions”>Understanding UC transfer | UC Admissions)</p>

[Talibah]

<p>Going to a CC would be the last resort. I applyed to Mills as well.</p>

<p>I’m saving my last resorts till about September. I want to see if I’ve been accepted to any of the colleges I applyed to first.</p>

[artloversplus]

<p>try some CSU schools, Fresno, East Bay…There are many… and some of them are not competitive.</p>

<p>CSU loves OOS students as they are all in fiancial bind. My DW works in East Bay and she saw a lot of international students attending.</p>

[siliconvalleymom]

<p>Are you anywhere near Oxford, Ohio?
I see that Miami University has a special visiting program for three Thursday nights in July…information session at 5, student-led tour after that, and then a free concert. If you are interested, you can make a reservation online.
I’m not saying that Miami University is the perfect school for you (although it is an instate public university for you and therefore lower cost than the OOS publics), but I think it would helpful for you to get more information about the process of applying.</p>

[robinsuesanders]

<p>From the [University</a> of California - Admissions](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/ca_residency.html]University”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/ca_residency.html) page:</p>

<p>

To be considered a California resident for purposes of fees, an out-of-state student must have lived in California for more than one year preceding the residence determination date, relinquish residence in other states, show an intent to establish residency in California and demonstrate financial independence. Unmarried undergraduates from other states qualify as financially independent if they were not claimed by their parents or others as dependents for tax purposes for two preceding tax years and if their annual income is sufficient to meet their needs. All married students and unmarried graduate and professional students from other states qualify as financially independent if their parents or others have not claimed them as dependents for tax purposes for the preceding year.

</p>

<p>From the [CSUMentor</a> - Plan for College - High School Students - Residency Classification](<a href=“Cal State Apply | CSU”>Cal State Apply | CSU) web page:</p>

<p>

Generally, establishing California residence for tuition purposes requires a combination of physical presence and intent to remain indefinitely. An adult who, at least one full year prior to the residence determination date for the term in which enrollment is contemplated, can demonstrate both physical presence in the state combined with evidence of intent to remain in California indefinitely, may establish California residence for tuition purposes. A minor normally derives residence from the parent(s) they reside with or most recently resided with.</p>

<p>Evidence demonstrating intent may vary from case to case but will include, and is not limited to, the absence of residential ties to any other state, California voter registration and voting in California elections, maintaining California vehicle registration and driver’s license, maintaining active California bank accounts, filing California income tax returns and listing a California address on federal tax returns, owning residential property or occupying or renting an apartment where permanent belongings are kept, maintaining active memberships in California professional or social organizations, and maintaining a permanent military address and home of record in California.</p>

<p>…</p>

<p>Non-resident students seeking reclassification are required to complete a supplemental questionnaire including questions concerning their financial dependence on parents who cannot satisfy University requirements for classification as residents for tuition purposes, which will be considered along with physical presence and intent in determining reclassification.

</p>

<p>So in order to qualify for in-state tuition, it looks like you’ll have to move to California and get a job to totally support yourself without taking classes for one year (CSUs) or two years (UCs) before you apply for admission. And “moving” to California means among other things supporting yourself with a California job, paying California income taxes, and NOT being listed as a dependent on your parents’ income taxes among other things.</p>

[Talibah]

<p>As long as I get out of here before April I won’t be on my mother’s income tax. I’m going to get a job where ever I live. But I am confused…my residence should change in one year if i take classes or not.
I’m not sure about CSU’s I think I can’t start in the winter. I was looking at some before.</p>

[siliconvalleymom]

<p>That’s not really how tax filing works.
As for residency for UC or CSU purposes, please re-read the above posting. There’s so much more to residency than physically moving and getting a job.
Have you talked with your family about your plans?<br>
Has your family completed a sample FAFSA to see what kind of financial aid you can expect?</p>

[Talibah]

<p>I am looking at CCs that guarantee transfer to a UC. Thank you whitesox24, it is a good idea now that I think about it.</p>

[Talibah]

<p>hum…what do you think is the best CC to go to for either biochemistry or computer programing that I can transfer out of to USC or UCLA.</p>

<p>maybe this should be a seperate topic.</p>

[GeekMom63]

<p>I’m a little late here, but I wanted to jump in with all the others and say no to giant loans. I’m VERY glad you’re headed away from them. Good luck!</p>

[siliconvalleymom]

<p>Santa Monica College is #1 in transfers from CC to UCLA. The UC transfer website has great information on the paths for both biochemistry and computer science.</p>

[Talibah]

<p>GM63 I’m still applying to those other schools. I just wanted to pick a CC as a safety.</p>

<p>I heard of Santa Monica College I didn’t see any classes that becides chemistry that I would need to take but I’ll look again.</p>

<p>If I apply to Mills I think I’m likely to be accepted there. What do you think?</p>

[artloversplus]

<p>If you can afford it, go ahead with Mills.</p>