<p>So I'm thinking about applying to UC Berkeley, but what I heard from several people is that it's hard enough to get in when your out of state plus tuition is alot (and I might not get much from financial aid or scholarships). I live in TN with my mom. </p>
<p>Good news is that my dad started working in California two years ago. He pays non-resident taxes though... But he has a driver licenses (car and the tags) and has an apartment there. Is it possible to get in-state with this? </p>
<p>From what I read, if I get in-state in California I have to relinquish residency in other states. Does that happen when I start applying or after I get accepted? Because my backup school is UT Knoxville(in Tennessee). Well I guess I only need the answer if its possible to get instate in CA. Anyone know how this all works? Btw about to go into my senior year in high school and start applying.</p>
<p>Well, the first thing they look at is what state your high school is in THAT is your residence. And since your dad does not pay state income taxes as a non resident adds to your dillema. He is classified as a NON-RESIDENT.We live in Ca and D went to HS here and did her undergrad out of state. When she came in state to do her masters at a UC they wanted to see that she had been paying California state taxes on income that she had made in AZ—in order to qualify her as a resident.
Take a year off, live with your dad and make sure he starts paying California income taxes. That’s how we pay for the school systems. With taxes.
Good luck with that.
(Call them. But I do not think it looks good.)</p>
<p>Well I’ve been talking to my dad about this. What if he starts paying taxes as a resident there for this year (2011)? But by the time he does tax returns, it would be like (March right?) and I would’ve already applied. Would it be too late?</p>
<p>I’m probably going to call them eventually. Just wanted to see if anyone here knew and could save me some time rather than explaining over the phone to them.</p>
<p>I don’t think paying state taxes has anything to do with establishing residency for UC purposes. If you’re under 18, you’d need to move to California with your father and live with him there before you turn 18. </p>
<p>[Rules</a> Applying to Minors - Office Of The Registrar](<a href=“http://registrar.berkeley.edu/Residency/minors.html]Rules”>http://registrar.berkeley.edu/Residency/minors.html)</p>
<p>From what I understand the father is classified as a NON RESIDENT so as not to pay taxes. see LINE 1: “If you want to derive California resident status from a California resident parent,” The key word is “resident”. The father, to establish legal residency, needs to pay taxes.</p>