<p>what is requirement to be considered in state when applying public school??
cause..i have been living in CA in 2 and an half years and i might have to move to arizona for my senior year...i really dont want to miss out the opportunity to enjoy best public school system...</p>
<p>Then I'm pretty sure you're no longer considered instate.</p>
<p>Most states have special rules for students whose parents move out of state after junior year and California is no exception -- </p>
<p>Here is the general link to California state residency requirements -- pay special attention to "Special Rules Applying to Minors"</p>
<p>"Parent of Minor Moves from California. If the California resident parent(s) of an eligible minor moves from California, the minor will be entitled to resident classification as long as the minor enrolls full-time in a California public post-secondary institution within one calendar year of the parent's departure, and remains physically present in California. This classification will continue until the minor has attained the age of majority and has resided in California for the minimum time required to become a resident. The financial independence requirement does not apply in this case."</p>
<p>You will note that this rule means that your parents can be out-of-state (which they will be) and you will be in-state. this is a really big deal for financial aid, since generally dependent students MUST have the same residency classification as their parents.</p>
<p>I would suggest you contact one of the schools to get some specifics (like how you prove your circumstances). I am also not sure if you have to stay and finish high school in California. It does look like you could remain an in-state resident for Cali.</p>
<p>"This classification will continue until the minor has attained the age of majority and has resided in California for the minimum time required to become a resident. The financial independence requirement does not apply in this case."</p>
<p>im becoming majority(age18) before applying,does that mean i would be classified as arizona resident???</p>
<p>would any of you suggest living alone in apartment??during high school year???</p>
<p>I think this is where you need to contact one of the UC's -- I don't think they intended for a high school student to live on their own for the last year of high school -- and the "age of majority" thing can be a little confusing.</p>
<p>This is what I would recommend -- send an email to any one of the UC's that you think you might apply to (actually, you might send it to more than one). Send it to the admissions office and put in the subject line -- instate residential classification. </p>
<p>Ask for clarification of the exception for minors rule. Explain your situation, including approximate dates for moving and your age and birthdate.</p>
<p>Once you get that clarification, ask any other questions you have -- including what you need to do to prove that you meet the requirements under this rule.</p>
<p>Then -- follow the email up with a letter restating what you were advised. Keep a copy of the emails and the letter and ask for them to send you back a letter acknowledging the letter you sent.</p>
<p>Then -- make sure you update this thread, since I am sure there will be someone else next year who has the same question.</p>
<p>i just sent e-mails to some of uc campuses...
and has anyone experienced something like this?????</p>
<p>don't be surprised if the emails tell you that you will be out-of-state. you need to speak with the person in the admissions department who determines state residency. if you don't get a good answer, keep pursuing it -- and when you finally get the answer you are looking for, get it in writing.</p>