So... In-state residency...?

AsianAlly
Tue, 08 Apr 2014 13:53:32 +0000

Okay, the topic of discussion is pretty much self-explanatory: I’m an out-of-state student seeking advice on gaining in-state residency. Now, yes, part of this does have to do with tuition, but I also want to establish myself as a Californian, since I’ll probably be making it my home for the majority of the rest of my life (you never really knows where life takes you). I’ve already flipped through UC Berkeley Office of Registrar’s information on in-state residency. What I pulled from it, is that, I have must be present in California for 366 days, have a California address, license, etc., relinquish all other identification of being from another state, prove that I am financially independent for at least 2 years worth, and pay and file taxes to the state of California.

My Questions:

**Can you please verify that what I’ve taken from it is correct and is there anything that I’m missing?

Also, I’m assuming that it’ll be a minimum of 2 years to gain residency, but is it possible to do so within one year?

If I do so happen to be able to prove that I’m financially independent within the last 2 years of declaring myself as an independent, does it guarantee that I will gain residency as long as I follow all rules of eligibility?

Is there anyone here who attends Cal or is an alumni who went through this process? If so, what was your experience like?

Does Cal have workshops to help students towards gaining in-state residency?

Does Cal have scholarship opportunities (either merit-based or financial-based) for rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors?**

Some information about myself though… I’m coming in from GA and already committed to Cal. I received the Undergraduate Scholarship, which I’m assuming is not renewable after the first year (PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG). I’ll be staying with my aunt, whose home is about 30-40 minutes away from Cal. As soon as I fly over to California over the summer, I will immediately be working towards the small, minor details, such as getting a license over there, changing my address, opening a bank account, etc.

I know I’m young and naive and might even regret this later; who knows, I might not even. But, I had my heart set out on Cal for a long time now and have spent so much time working towards it, and my family is not only supporting my decision, but is thrilled that I’m so willing. I’m not about to give it all up now, but please, any advice is welcomed, as well as any questions regarding myself.