<p>The state of residency for the very VAST majority of undergrads is the state in which their parents reside. </p>
<p>Agreed with Erin’s Dad. Unlikely the OP is independent. He/she would have to demonstrate that they earned enough money to completely support themselves. I seriously doubt that this is the case for someone in college currently.</p>
<p>ETA…to the OP…did you file state income taxes as a resident of CA this past year? </p>
<p>Also, you cannot establish residency while going to college in a state. In other words, if you are currently attending a college in CA, but your family resides OOS, the state of residence for your parents would be your residence now.</p>