Reclassification of Residency for Tuition Purposes

mikemac
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:33:26 +0000

Assume that my tuition and fees are covered

For the UC system I hope you don’t mean covered by contributions from your parents or anyone else, because that is considered a gift and will make you not financially independent.

I’ve heard they are really tough about the independence angle. In case you haven’t seen it, this is info from one UC’s page

To verify financial independence (self support) you need to provide copies of your state and federal income tax returns along with your parents’ returns verifying that you were not claimed as an exemption for two tax years prior to your request for residence classification (e.g., tax years 2005 and 2006 for the Fall of 2007). In addition, you will also be required to present a budget showing how you are able to support yourself with the funds you claim. Types of funds listed below can be used to support a claim for financial independence.

Self-support is defined as money you have earned through your own employment or loans obtained on your own credit, without a cosigner. Financial aid loans obtained without a cosigner can be considered in your income. A bank loan made to your parent who turns over the funds to you would not constitute self-support. A bank loan made to you with a parent or other adult cosigning would not constitute self-support. In most cases, a gift to you from a parent, grandparent, or other family member would not constitute self-support.

Best of luck to you.