<p>Born and raised in Los Angeles, moved to Illinois about 7 years ago, parents would love to move back to CA if I were to attend UCLA/Berkeley/UCSB. </p>
<p>If I were to attend (for ex) UCLA for one year as OOS while my parents move to California with me; i.e. the cut all tie to the state of IL and pay CA income taxes, etc. etc. would it still be difficult to get registered as an in-state student for my sophomore year?</p>
<p>If you need more info please ask, I tried to keep it short and sweet. Thank you.</p>
<p>I am not entirely sure. My guess is that after the first year of paying OOS tuition, you would petition for reclassification of residency for tuition purposes. I would imagine that you then would submit documentation proving that your parents have severed all ties with IL and have committed themselves to making CA their permanent home. If you’re not moving there by yourself JUST for school and your parents are indeed coming along, I would think you would be able to qualify for in-state tuition.</p>
<p>You will not be automatically reclassified. Most likely you will have to appeal the residency classification and fight the office tooth and nail. But if you persist, you will likely succeed since your parents will be California residents.</p>
<p>I would research it well because there might be like a minimum amount of years that you have to be a Cali resident after a move. There may be loop holes if this is the case though, like a work move for one of your parents or something</p>
<p>Residence for tuition purposes at the University of California is governed by the California Education Code and implemented by the Standing Orders of the Regents of the University of California order 110.2 ([The</a> Regents of the University of California](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/regents/bylaws/so1102.html]The”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/regents/bylaws/so1102.html)). Under these rules, adult citizens and certain classes of aliens can establish residence for tuition purposes. There are particular rules that apply to the residence classification of minors.</p>
<p>you know i was thinking the same thing but could i do the same thing with my aunt and uncle but they already live there do you think i could do that to</p>
<p>@icantbeliveit, if you are a minor, your residency follows your parents. So unless your uncle and aunt can get lawful custody of you, that’s probably not going to work.</p>