<p>Hey, im looking into attending UCLA next year, however, i am an out of state student coming from arizona. i was wondering if anybody knows any way i can recieve the in state tuition fee? any loopholes that anyone is aware of? i have many family members living in the so-cal area, if that helps. thanks in advance - ohnonomiss</p>
<p>to qualify for in-state tuition, i think you have to be resident of the place for certain number of years or months(probably 1 year)...you could probably call them and ask.</p>
<p>Are your parents also willing to move? As long as you are considered a dependent sutdent (until you get married, have kids, join the armed forces or turn 24) you be considered a resident of the state your parents reside in no matter where you decide to physically live.</p>
<p>California residency</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. </p>
<p>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>Other out-of-state students who qualify as financially independent include veterans of the U.S. armed services, students with legal dependents other than a spouse, students with both parents deceased, students who are wards of the court, and students who are at least 24 years of age by December 31 of the year they seek to be classified as residents.</p>
<p>Students holding nonimmigrant visas (F1, J1, etc.) may not establish California residency for purposes of fees.</p>
<p>Students who cannot establish California residency under these rules will be required to pay out-of-state tuition as well as UC and campus fees. Non-California resident students paid an additional $17,820 in tuition and fees in 2005-2006. UC systemwide fees are $6,780, and campus fees range from about $250 to $1,250. The health care allowance/fee averages $670 and may be waived if a student has equivalent coverage. Given the recent increases in student </p>
<p>how about for international students. is it possible for them to get US citizenship in the state of california?</p>
<p>so i found out that my mom had once lived in California for 3 years. also, she has tax returns to prove it. on the registrar application it asks if my parent has ever been a resident of california, so that would be a yes. but then it asks if they had been an instate resident in the past 3 years, which would be a no. would i still be able to recieve in state tuiton? thanks - ohnonomiss</p>
<p>Is it true that if you've lived in California before, it is easier for you to get residency? I lived in CA for roughly 15 years of my life and then moved.</p>
<p>But you are not currently a resident which is what now matters</p>
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<blockquote> <p>if they had been an instate resident in the past 3 years, which would be a no.>></p> </blockquote>
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<p>You are NOT a resident of CA. Please...this subject of instate tuition for out of state residents/trying to become an instate resident when you REALLY are not one has come up time and time again. The reality is, you are NOT an instate resident unless your parents and you reside in that state (check the rules...some states do have variations on that theme). Also some state u's offer instate tuition to scholarship recipients, but the UC's do NOT. If you are not a resident of CA now, you will be paying OOS tuition.</p>
<p>even worse, they strongly consider you state residency in the admission, giving you less chance to be admitted</p>
<p>but im already admitted, now i just need a way of paying for college. im sure there must be some sort of loophole. anybody know of anyone in the past who has been in the same situation as i am and recieved in state tuition?</p>
<p>there are no loopholes. You are talking about a public university where the process is really straight forward, you are a california resident (currently living in state, your parents paying state taxes) or you are not.</p>
<p>one loophole that i know of is you can get your family members who are california residents, to adopt you offcially. of course they will not be your unofficial step parents, only on paper. however, i am not sure how long this process might take; from what ive heard it can take up to years!</p>
<p>anyway good luck, if you cant afford UCLA i am sure there are other options open for you</p>
<p>hey anonamous, do u know what i would have to do in order to get that done?</p>
<p>sorry i dont know much about this. you should ask your parents, they will probably know</p>
<p>anyway if this loophole doesnt work out, you might want to attend UCLA paying OOS tuition fees, and then try to obtain some kind of scholarship maybe after the freshman year, and keep your grades up! :D</p>
<p>What's the big deal? Move to Cali and work for a year. Have your parents not claim you and then you're good to go. Do you know how many people are looking for loopholes to get into a UC? They're not stupid! If you went to high school in another state you're clearly not a resident. And unlike in other states, once you start a UC as an OOS student, you're OOS for all years, and that could mean at least the 5 it takes most to graduate from UCs.</p>
<p>and while you are at it don't apply for financial aid and become an out of pocket full freight paying student. Because unless you fall into one of the following categories you will be considered a dependent student when you file your FAFSA to the UCs: </p>
<p>To be an independent student you must be one of the following:</p>
<p>Were you born before January 1, 1983</p>
<p>Will you be working on a degree beyond a bachelor's degree, such as a master's or doctorate, in school year 2006-2007?</p>
<p>As of the date you will be submitting the FAFSA, are you married? (Answer yes if you are separated, but not divorced.)</p>
<p>Do you have children who receive more than half of their support from you, or do you have dependents (other than your children or spouse) who live with you and receive more than half of their support from you, now and through June 30, 2007? </p>
<p>Are you an orphan or ward of the court or were you a ward of the court until age 18?</p>
<p>Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?</p>
<p>Are you currently serving on active duty in the Armed Forces for other than training purposes?</p>
<p>If you cannot say yes to any of the above questions, you are a dependent student.</p>
<p>OP -- </p>
<p>there are a few loopholes -- you can join the military, have a child or marry a resident of the state. Not really loopholes, but legitimate ways to gain residency. </p>
<p>you need to realize that unless you are willing to take the steps above, you will be an out-of-state resident for tuition if you attend school in California.</p>
<p>also -- not only do you have to reside in CA for a year prior to filing a petition for residency, you have to have been financially self-sufficient for the 2 years prior. plus one quarter AND have not been claimed on you parents tax returns for 2 + years. That isn't going to happen right now. You have to prove it (with documentation).</p>
<p>You will not be eligible for a change of classification until you have been an adult California resident over the age of 18 for more than one year with all your ties to California AND can meet one of the Financial Independence requirements below. You will need to bring in documentation for one of the items stated under financial independence in addition to all other items under (E) 1 through 12. </p>
<p>"Students under the age of 24 who did not attend the University prior to fall 1993 and do not have a California resident parent or registered domestic partner upon whom they are dependent will be required to meet the University's financial independence requirement in addition to the 366 day physical presence and intent requirements. It should be noted that this requirement makes it extremely difficult for most undergraduates who do not have a parent or registered domestic partner living in California, including transfer students from community colleges and other post-secondary institutions within California, to qualify for classification as a resident at a University of California campus </p>
<p>You will not be eligible for a change of classification until you have been an adult California resident over the age of 18 for more than one year with all your ties to California AND can meet one of the Financial Independence requirements below. You will need to bring in documentation for one of the items stated under financial independence in addition to all other items under (E) 1 through 12. </p>
<p>A student is considered "financially independent" if he/she meets all of the following criteria: </p>
<p>Is unmarried; and
Was not claimed as a dependent for tax purposes by either parent, registered domestic partner or any other individual for the current and two tax years immediately preceding the quarter for which classification as a resident is requested; and
Can demonstrate self-sufficiency for the current and two preceding tax or calendar years"</p>
<p>check out the link -- Students under the age of 24 who did not attend the University prior to fall 1993 and do not have a California resident parent or registered domestic partner upon whom they are dependent will be required to meet the University's financial independence requirement in addition to the 366 day physical presence and intent requirements. It should be noted that this requirement makes it extremely difficult for most undergraduates who do not have a parent or registered domestic partner living in California, including transfer students from community colleges and other post-secondary institutions within California, to qualify for classification as a resident at a University of California campus </p>
<p>You will not be eligible for a change of classification until you have been an adult California resident over the age of 18 for more than one year with all your ties to California AND can meet one of the Financial Independence requirements below. You will need to bring in documentation for one of the items stated under financial independence in addition to all other items under (E) 1 through 12.</p>
<p>So how strict are most UCs with their OOS determination?
i've lived in CA for 3yrs, am not a dependent,
and am financially independent.
but i would be hard pressed to come up with official documentation
for any of these.
i've been mainly off the grid and off the record.</p>
<p>i could come up with written statements from people
but that's about it....</p>
<p>Unless you meet the requirements to be an independent student and meet the financial independence requirements as indicated aboce, you will not be considered for instate tuition.</p>
<p>annon -- they are strict in determining residency because of how many people have tried to claim residency just for the lower in-state tuition.</p>
<p>If you have lived in CA for three years, you would have some proof. Do you not have a library card, driver's license or voter registration? Have you paid CA taxes, local utility bills or have a mortgage or lease? What about a local bank account or credit card with your CA address on it?</p>
<p>If you don't have anything to prove that you have lived in CA for the past three years, I would be really hesitant to believe that you have actually lived there for 3 years -- it is hard to be that "under the radar" unless you are avoiding something/someone. </p>
<p>Think hard about something concrete that would establish your residency. </p>
<p>You might want to take a look at the application -- some schools have you fill out certain info when you apply that helps them determine your residence. You might be able to answer those questions and get in-state classification without too much hassle if you have a local address.</p>