In-state tuition

Paying for College
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<p>For state schools, is it possible for non-residents to get state residency sometime during the 4 years and get in-state tuition for the remainder of the years? If so, how long does it usually take, and what are the downsides?</p>

<p>If that wasn't clear, here's an example. Say I want to go to a UC school, but I'm from another state. I know I'd have to pay out-of-state tuition for at least the first semester, but if I apply for residency and get it after being there for a year, I should get in-state tuition for the next 3 years. The only downside I can think of is different benefits for being a CA resident (e.g. more taxes, can't vote in original state).</p>

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<p>"s it possible for non-residents to get state residency sometime during the 4 years and get in-state tuition for the remainder of the years? "</p>

<p>For obvious reasons, as far as I know, all public universities have rules prohibiting the above.</p>

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<p>Yeah, if you're under 23 (a dependent) your parents will also have had to have lived in the state. so no, even if you're technically a resident, for tuition purposes you are not.</p>