dudedad

Does anyone know how long the process takes and steps involved? D2 just relocated to LA and wants to enroll at either USC, or more likely UCLA.

realjoy

Most of what I have read says that as long as they are a student and not financially independent they cannot become a resident no matter how long they have lived there. Here is one post I found her on CC: California Residency

sopranomom92

Establishing California Residence for Tuition Purposes, Office of the Registrar

This info will be applicable for all UC schools. USC is a private university, so everyone pays the same. If she moved to California for work, not for school, then she should be able to establish residency in one year--but check with an expert.

dudedad

Thanks RJ and S92

Shrinkrap

"This info will be applicable for all UC schools."

In the past, some UC schools "tweaked" it a bit.

For example, in general...

" money earned by the student through his/her own employment, financial aid and other loans (3) obtained on his/her own credit, without a co-signer, will be considered acceptable student income. Loans or gifts from relatives, associates, or friends, regardless of the terms, are considered financial assistance and cannot be included as student income when determining self-sufficiency; non-institutional loans or gifts made at or near (4) the time the student is enrolled in an institution will also be considered financial assistance. Funds that are given to the student by a relative, associate, or friend, through a college fund, savings, trust, or other financial vehicle, will not be considered an acceptable form of student income if the funds were established after the student’s 14th birthday (5). “Bartering” for free room and board, or other services or necessities is considered financial assistance. A student who receives free room and board from a relative, associate, or friend is not deemed totally self-sufficient."

For UCLA

Can't copy....but you have to show a budget

http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/forms/legalresidence.pdf