Transfer from out of State

Gumbymom
Thu, 12 Jan 2017 12:19:14 +0000

Since you are OOS, do not expect to be able to TAG to a UC until Fall of 2019. Expect to spend at least 2 years at a California CC to meet the course requirements unless you come to California now. CA CCC’s are overcrowded and impacted so getting your classes is not always easy. Also, most likely not all your courses at your JC in Illinois may be UC transferable.

Now I will start with the money issues::::

IF you are not a California resident when you enroll, and you remain a dependent undergraduate, it is unlikely that you will be able to qualify as a California resident for purposes of tuition while you’re an undergraduate at UC.

Expect to pay OOS fees for the CA CCC and UC’s since you are coming to California for education purposes. Plan to spend around $20K for the CCC and $60K for the UC’s.

You do not become a resident for purposes of tuition simply by living in California for 366 days or more. The length of time you attend the University of California or live in California is not the sole determining factor of residency.

If your parents live outside of California and you are financially independent, you must also be able to verify financial independence for the two full years preceding the term for which you’re seeking residence classification.

To prove your financial independence, you must be able to document that you have been totally self-sufficient for two full years prior to the residence determination date, supporting yourself, for example, through jobs, financial aid, commercial/institutional loans in your name only, and documentable savings from your earnings. This also means you can’t have been claimed as an income tax dependent by any individual or have accepted gifts (cash or other support) that contributed to your subsistence for two tax years immediately preceding the term.

You normally cannot establish California residence for purposes of tuition while maintaining legal ties to another state or country (e.g. state tax liability, driver’s license, voter’s or vehicle registration). Further, if you have moved to California primarily to attend the University of California, you are here for educational purposes and may not be eligible for a resident classification for purposes of tuition.

It is your burden to prove, by clear and convincing evidence, that you have satisfied all applicable UC residence requirements. The University of California cannot alter or waive the eligibility criteria for any reason. Financial hardship cannot be considered in evaluating whether you are able to qualify for California residence for purposes of tuition.

Good Luck and personally I would stay in Illinois, get your degree and come to California to work.