Resident for tuition purposes

Paying for College
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I am 25 years old and came to the US to study at community college in California about 6 months ago . My boyfriend is a California resident for tuition and we are getting married soon . After that I will become a permanent resident of the US and “green card” holder.
I am wondering If I will become a California resident for tuition purposes automatically ?
If not what if I wait for a year to collect the documentation necessary to demonstrate residency in California ?
Could I still be able to remain being a community college student while collecting the documentation ? Or should I stop going to college for a year while I a collect the necessary documents.?
What are my chances to become a California resident ?

Thanks!

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http://registrar.ucsc.edu/fees/residency/

I would try asking this here: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-general/

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Moving to the financial aid forum for residency issues

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You need to check with each school, but sometimes marrying a resident will make a person a resident for tuition purposes…but check with each school that interests you. There may be a 12 month delay

However, I don’t think you’ll qualify for Blue and Gold promise or Cal Grants because I think you have to have gone to a Calif high school.