<p>When I logged in my ucla account, I found that I am considered as a non-resident student for tuition purpose.
Here is my situation.
My parents dont know english at all, so they cannot get used to us life and back to their original country.
I am a new immigrant, and since I came to U.S, I have studied and lived in california for 3 years. I also find a part time job to support my life expense. I have about 12k income (including financial aid)
I am under 24, I have my own tax return for 2011 and 2012, I also have all other required documents, except that I live in my relative's house, which makes me not totally self-sufficient.
I have studied so hard and finally get admission from my dream school. However, the non-resident tuition make my dream and plans never come true.</p>
<p>Any friend has same situation? I want to appeal, but I dont know what kind of reasons to prove I am financial independent.
Please help me.</p>
<p>Go to the financial aid office and tell them your situation. If your parents left this country, the FA people probably think they only came here to establish residency for you. If they did not stay, you’re probably stuck with out-of-state rates.</p>
<p>It seems I will be considered out-of-state student anyway.
I am so sad now.
Any people can help me?</p>
<p>I can’t help you as I have no experience with this, but it would indeed be a sad thing that you wouldn’t be able to attend UCLA because of the non-resident classification. </p>
<p>Do file that appeal. The only thing I can think of that could help you is showing that you’re completely independent of your parents, although proving that they don’t help you financially may be tough. But that is the key to this appeal: how are you currently connected to your parents.</p>
<p>If I were you, I’d march into UCLA, and ask to speak with a counselor, or anyone who could advise you. From the few posts I’ve read on appeals, it seems that the UC’s Resident Deputies are forced to deny you in-state residency if you don’t meet certain requirements. If it’s a borderline case, they’d rather have you go through the appeal process. </p>
<p>Best of luck to you.</p>
<p>thank you.
I will go to residency deputy office tomorrow as well as making an appt for a counselor.
I will try my best.!</p>
<p>Here is a detailed account of what you need to be classified as a California resident:</p>
<p><a href=“UC Legal - Office of the General Counsel | UCOP”>UC Legal - Office of the General Counsel | UCOP;
<p>I think you meet the requirements of physical presence (being in California for at least a year and one day), making California your home (paying California taxes) and immigration status (assuming all your papers are in order). However, that whole living with relatives might trump everything:</p>
<p>“A student who has sufficient income to support himself but receives free room
and board from a relative or other individual is not deemed ‘totally self-sufficient’
as this is considered to be financial assistance.”</p>
<p>yes, u r right. i meet all requirement except that one…
Actually I read all guidelines and documents, but I cannot find any argument to support self-sufficient.</p>
<p>Additionally, you’ll notice that in order to be considered self-sufficient and independent, they look at your age, specifically over the age of 24.</p>