<p>I am a CA resident and have been accepted to UCLA, UC Berkeley as well as UNC Chapel Hill.</p>
<p>I really like Chapel Hill as a school and environment although Berkeley is there on the top as well.. Clearly a debate for me.
Financially, one big difference for me since I am a CA resident is the low in-state fees at Cal and UCLA verses UNC.</p>
<p>Can u folks shed some light on what are the chances that I could be accepted as an in-state student for my 2'nd year if I manage the out-of-state fees for the first year?
What are the rules? Has any body tried it? </p>
<p>If I potentially have to pay out-of-state fees for the entire 4 years at UNC, then it will be a major financial strain on my family and likely the tipping point towards UC Berkeley. But if there is a way to be a NC resident for the 2'nd year, then its UNC most likely for me</p>
<p>Any advice, experiences would be highly appreciated</p>
<p>NC does not grant OOS students state residency while they're at UNC. Once you're 24, if you have lived and worked in NC for at least a year while not registered as an OOS student, you can apply to attend UNC as an in state student. Otherwise, your parents' state of residency is yours. If your parents moved to NC and you are under 24, you might qualify for state residency after they'd been in NC for a year.</p>
<p>No chance. Very strict requirements that take forever.....so unlikely.
THey do meet 100% of demonstrated need of applicants and that can be more for OSS since they owe so much more for tuition. Sound like you have a great second choice ;^) but the tarheels would love to have you or they would not have accepted you.</p>
<p>footnote: there is guy in carrboro who sent us a letter saying he is familiar with the process and helps OSS get instate status. Not sure how he works maybe he will adopt you!!!</p>
<p>dntw8up, would you please provide the source for your statement to the effect that the state of residence of someone less than 24 years old is the state of residence of the parents. I understand that there is a presumption to that effect, but it can be rebutted if circumstances warrant. Granted, it is tough to establish residency, but age is not the critical factor.</p>
<p>I didn't say, "the state of residence of someone less than 24 years old is the state of residence of the parents." I stated that given the OP's particular circumstances, his parents' state of residence is his state of residence. Because financial aid is a factor for the OP, he is considered dependent until he is 24 (with a few exceptions like military service, marriage, etc.)</p>
<p>There is some NC law on this very topic, establishing residency. Yes there are a few exceptions but it is very difficult. Like I said there is a man earning a living helping OSS achieve residency.</p>
<p>Your statements are misleading. The question is not whether a person is 24 years of age. Someone younger than 24 can establish themself as a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes, though it would be near impossible to do while attending school. Likewise, the parents' state of residence is not necessarily deemed to be the state of residence for a person under 24. It is a little more complicated than that.</p>
<p>I think the poster was giving you the realistic picture. Applications are most often denied without showing intent beyond saving on tuition. Misleading? I dont' really think so....probably more truthful than what is on the paper. Its complicated ON PURPOSE so they always have a reason to DENY instate tuition to someone who started as OSS. (unless you are an athlete) If your plan as an OSS is to obtain IS tuition, it is very difficult within your undergraduate career. Make plans accordingly. Marry a local (lol), join the army (jk), personally buy a condo (not mom or dad), get a job, get a license, pay taxes, dont' go home for the summer, probably if you make NC your true home you can do it in a few years.</p>
<p>It would be very difficult, if not impossibe, to obtain in-state status while attending school. It would not be so difficult if the student is willing to take a year or two off, get a job, be self-supporting, etc. What is misleading about dntw8up's statements is that age 24 is a determining factor, whether for the OP or anyone else. By pointing this out, I do not mean to imply that obtaining in-state status is easy for anyone. It is not.</p>