<p>I am a transfer student that got accepted to UCSD which was my top school choice. I am a resident of CA, however, my parents are out-of-state and UCSD had declared me as a non-resident because of that. The tuition fees for a non-resident are OUTRAGEOUS. I am wondering is this only a one quarter thing or will I always be a non-resident in their eyes? The CSU system is a lot more cheaper and I am starting to think that maybe the UC schools aren't really worth the debt. What is the point if grad school is what matters the most?</p>
<p>How much do you have to pay? Around like 35K for tuition and board right?</p>
<p>Just for the tuition fees for a full-time student for the fall quarter is: $9,300. that does not include housing. A year at SF state is like around $4,000 for the whole school year. I don't know what to do :(</p>
<p>This is quite a dilemma!</p>
<p>What are your future plans? Do you plan to go on to grad school or do you want a job straight out of college?</p>
<p>If you really want to go to UCSD, there are ways to become a California resident after a year. There's a thread somewhere here about that. But.. paying $9,300 a quarter is outrageous... Even if it's for one year. You got no financial aid?</p>
<p>It's not a one quarter thing. At a minimum, it's a year.</p>
<p>Perhaps you could call them and see if you really should be classified as out-of-state. What are your other options for college?</p>
<p>Debt sucks.</p>
<p>I can take a loan, but that amount per quarter plus having to worry about housing is just way too over the top and not worth it. I do want to go to a top grad school in the future. What I don't understand is that I have been living in CA for over 5 years and the community college that I go to considers me as a CA resident. I have a CA state driving license and everything. It doesn't make any sense to me. The residency deputy told me: </p>
<p>"Unfortunately you have been classified as a nonresident of California for tuition purposes for the Fall 2007 Quarter. "</p>
<p>is this a one quarter deal? Do any of you guys know of anyone who has gone through this issue?</p>
<p>Just my 2 cents.</p>
<p>In all honesty, you said that this was your top school choice. This is probably a once in a life time experience and the last thing you would want is to regret your decision to not attend your top school choice.</p>
<p>If I was in your position I would talk to the financial aid office ( i've talked with them a few times and they are very helpful ) and see if theres anything they can do. </p>
<p>As far as the one quarter deal, talk to financial aid. If you're only out of state for only one quarter, I would take the offer in a heart beat because after that you're paying in state tuition, right?</p>
<p>You should probably talk to them again and clarify it. </p>
<p>We don't know if it's a one quarter deal.</p>
<p>I emailed the Residency deputy asking if it is a one quarter thing. I'm praying that it is.</p>
<p>Instead of e-mail why not call?</p>
<p>I dont know about financial aid, but admissions is swamped with e-mails. I sent something 2 weeks ago and havent gotten a reply.</p>
<p>Probably safer and you'll get more of an immediate answer if you call them tomorrow</p>
<p>It's not going to be a one quarter thing, I'm sorry. You will most likely be considered out of state until your parents stop claiming you as a dependent on their taxes..a full year after they stop doing that you can then claim residency.</p>
<p>"Financial Independence: Students under the age of 24 who did not attend the University prior to fall 1993, and who do not have a parent who satisfies University requirements for classification as a resident for tuition purposes, will be required to satisfy 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 domiciled in California to qualify for classification as a resident at a University of California campus."</p>
<p>So it looks like I can't go to UCSD :( ... Thanks for everyone's help :)</p>
<p>dude. mobilemayhem. i am in the same situation as you. my parents pay california resident taxes and everything but they considered me an out of state resident. they said you have 30 days to appeal so i appealed at the last minute. you said that you lived in california for 5 years? Then you can submit an affidavit application to the residence deputy. This application is that, if you attended a CA high school for 3 years, then you can be classified as a CA resident. but you would need to send a transcript to prove that. </p>
<p>Dude, i am in the same exact situation as you are....I should be classified as a CA resident but they said i am an out of state resident.....it's really unfair.</p>
<p>ihavenolife: My problem is that I am dependent by parents that live out of state who are not CA residents. By me being a dependent I am able to get health insurance coverage from my parents. If my parents don't claim me as a dependent then I lose my health benefits.</p>
<p>UCSD offers health insurance that is included with registration. From the looks of it their health plan is very good (better than the one I had from my parents so I am planning on using the UCSD one).</p>
<p>Are you worried about having no coverage during college?</p>
<p>So, you said you want to go to grad school. In grad school admissions, the three most important things are your statement of purpose, letters of reccomendation, and research experience. Think about it this way. Yeah, the CSU's cost way less. But UCSD is a large research university. You just don't have those kinds of opportunities in one of the CSU's. They're not primarily research schools. That isn't to say that you couldn't get into a top grad program from one of the CSU's. But you will have a ton more opportunities, in terms of research, at UCSD. UCSD will also have more big name professors, who could give you strong letters of reccomendation. </p>
<p>So while it's definitely not impossible to get into a top grad program from a CSU, if grad school is your ultimate goal, you have to consider the type of opportunities you'd be recieving at UCSD versus a CSU.</p>
<p>I really want to go to UCSD. My brain cannot comprend why someone would make up such a messed rule like this? I am going to file for an appeal, but I am sure that it might not work out.</p>
<p>Are you worried about having no coverage during college?</p>
<p>That is one of my many concerns.</p>