<p>I have a question. My daughter lives with me in CA, and goes to school here, BUT her dad lives in OH. I have read many of the college policies regarding "In-State and Out-of-State" tuition, and it seems that my daughter would be considered "In-State" for both CA and OH. Most the policies say if one parent has resided in that state for over a year, or has paid taxes in that state for the past year, then the student could be designated an "In-State" applicant. ...... Now for the question ........ How will this work when it comes to college admission (acceptance), because I know a lot of colleges look at "geography" when making their admission decision?</p>
<p>She is not "in state" in both states. Which parent claims her as a dependent? If she lives in California and goes to school there, that's the state she's "in state" for.</p>
<p>She would be geographical diversity for Ohio. Not California.</p>
<p>My brother will be in a similar situation. We live with my mom, my mom claims me and my dad claims my brother. He will go to school & live in Indiana, but he could go to a North Carolina school for In State tuition or Indiana for In State tuition because of NC's policy. </p>
<p>However, since my dad doesn't claim me I am just In State for Indiana</p>
<p>Kayleigh, that's EXACTLY my daughter's situation .... She lives with me in CA, but her dad claims her on his taxes in OH (and on Federal). So, yes, from my understanding of most college policies, my daughter (and your brother) could be considered "In-State" for both states. I just wonder if that hurts or helps, because I know a lot of colleges like to admit "geographically diverse" students. Example: My daughter applies to Ohio State, and on the application she puts CA resident (where her school is), and the college likes this because of "Geographical" reasons, ... BUT, then when my daughter goes for tuition costs, she says "In-State" (because of her dad). I mean, I would think this may cause a problem. Confused!!!!!!! But, then again, you have to look at my daughter applying as an "In-State" student, BUT not being admitted, because the college wants a more "geographically diverse" admittance. This can become very touchy and tidious.</p>