I also think this student can gain instate tuition at some point…the question is…when. There are some assumptions being made. What happens if the parents can’t sell that house in Texas? What happens if they can’t get new jobs in CA?
What happens if the student enrolls in college in CA, but decides after a year that he wants to transfer elsewhere?
In addition to the costs associated with relocation, sale of old house and purchase of new…this student will be paying OOS COA for the first year…unless they plan to move before September. And OOS costs at UCSD are not a bargain even for one year only.
In addition, the cost of housing needs to be considered as well. It’s not exactly a bargain to find a house in San. Diego.
“Feasible” is a mighty loose word to use for this. The UCs have been hunting down violators for decades. Parents would need to change jobs pronto and justify. First hint they moved for you and you’re SOL. The burden of proof is on the student, blue bayou. There is no easy defaulting to in-state.
From the short version of the ucop regs,
“Further, if you have moved to California primarily to attend the University of California, you are here for educational purposes and so are not eligible for a resident classification for purposes of tuition and fees.
9. It is your burden to prove, by clear and convincing evidence, that you have satisfied all applicable UC residence requirements.”
Your parents would need to move ahead of your plans, possibly before you apply.
There may be exceptions, but OP’s plan is far from a sure thing.