<p>Actually, as a US citizen, you are obligated to pay taxes to the US government regardless of where you live or work. So if you have a job now, technically you owe Uncle Sam some money. It’s a crazy system and only the US does it, but that’s the law.</p>
<p>There’s very little opportunity cost in actually applying the the UC’s and seeing what happens. $150 for the application fee and a few hours of your time. There’s no risk of the school shutting down and losing its accreditation halfway through your tenure. A few classes might be cut and you might lose some opportunities, but that’s a risk everywhere.</p>