<p>My grandfather lives in LA but I am a NY native. If I ended up going to a UC, in particular UCLA and commuted from my grandfather's place, would I be eligible for in-state tuition?</p>
<p>If I remember correctly, the application asks how many years you've been living in your current CA home...that MIGHT be a factor. You should call the school and ask.</p>
<p>You are a resident where your parents pay their taxes. No, you are not a resident if you live with someone who lives in CA. </p>
<p>If you want to get residency, you have to marry a Californian or have kids in CA. :rolleyes: It's the easiest way.</p>
<p>It's very difficult to attain residency. :( Go to <a href="http://www.registrar.ucla.edu%5B/url%5D">http://www.registrar.ucla.edu</a> and read the residency requirements. :( :( :(</p>
<p>I have a similar situation...I live on the east coast, but my dad lives in CA. I visited a few of the campuses this summer and asked an advisor about residency and they told me that I could get CA residency if my dad claimed me on his taxes (as a dependent of course) this upcoming year. After I sent in my application, I rechecked this info by emailing the registrar and they said that residency wouldnt be determined until after i was admitted (if i am admitted lol)..my dads gonna claim me on his taxes anyways but its still up in the air whether i'll get residencyy...</p>
<p>but yeah, CA residency is pretty strict compared to other states :(</p>