To get in-state tuition fees for UC

@nogoofy, I just reread your posts, and you stated that you’re planning on returning to UCD this fall. Just to be clear, since you have to have been married "for the one tax year immediately preceding the term for which resident classification is requested,” marrying your boyfriend now would NOT help you for the fall semester. It may help you for Spring 2015, though - that’s what you need to clarify with the residence deputy. Ask him or her the following question: If you marry today, and file your 2015 tax return as married, would that get you in-state residence for Spring 2016?

One other question for you: is your boyfriend planning for the two of you to remain in the U.S. after you both graduate from school?