I also think this student can gain instate tuition at some point…the question is…when. There are some assumptions being made. What happens if the parents can’t sell that house in Texas? What happens if they can’t get new jobs in CA?
What happens if the student enrolls in college in CA, but decides after a year that he wants to transfer elsewhere?
In addition to the costs associated with relocation, sale of old house and purchase of new…this student will be paying OOS COA for the first year…unless they plan to move before September. And OOS costs at UCSD are not a bargain even for one year only.
In addition, the cost of housing needs to be considered as well. It’s not exactly a bargain to find a house in San. Diego.