@Happy2Help : I see nothing wrong in OP asking for help in trying to figure out whether it is possible to qualify for in-state tuition.
@pablorodriguez5 : Your odds are not good. D was born in California, graduated from a California high school, has always had a California driver’s license, has always been registered to vote in California, etc., but lived in New York for a gap year after college while she applied to grad schools – and was not considered a resident. They are strict/mean. You will probably need to become financially independent of your parents and work for a year or two. Happy2Help posted the relevant links. You need to examine the rules closely to see what might fit your situation.
@incogneato : I cannot be optimistic about your chances. Sorry.