Hello, we are in an odd situation. Daughter was granted in state futon freshman year with the conduit bill (father in state since 2008 and claims child as dependent). Mother moved to Utah middle of Freshman year so daughter attended high school in Utah. After one year of instate tuition, daughter didn’t meet “intent” bc she failed to get her drivers license. Paid 1 year out of state. Trying to re-apply for residency since nothing has changed with father. Pays California taxes only and owns a CA home. I am nervous they are going to find some reason to keep her as OOS. What traps should I be aware of? College funds come through 529 plan grandfather set up but passed away so now mother is the administrator.
Have you contacted the Residency deputy at the UC campus to make sure she has all the required documentation needed for a successful determination this time?
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I’m confused.
Is she 18?
Is she in high school?
The Condit bill is considered a temporary status.
That means that she uses her father‘s residency status for the first year of tuition. (Edited: While in first year in California), It’s on your daughter to become a resident by getting a drivers license, registering to vote, and staying “physically present”, intending to live in California. If she moves after that first year, she’s no longer “physically present”. She puts herself at risk of losing her residency status.
Page 11 of the residency requirements, for the UC system, lists what’s required of a student using the Condit Bill.
“Non-Resident Dependent of a California Resident (Condit Bill) – For purposes of this provision,
Parents must meet all of the same standards cited above, including severing any and all ties with the prior or any other state of residence to qualify as a California Resident.
A Dependent Student who has a Parent who both satisfies the
Residency Requirements and either claimed the Student as a tax dependent, or continually contributed court-ordered child support for the Student during the one year immediately before the Residence Determination Date, shall be eligible for a limited duration Resident Classification for one academic year.
Students who have lived in California for more than one year after turning age 18 are not eligible for this provision.
See a list of conduct that is disqualifying for purposes of UC residency under “Sec.III.C.4”above.
The Student may thereafter be eligible for a Resident Classification if the Parent continues to satisfy the Residency Requirements and the Student has demonstrated timely fulfillment of the Residency Requirements.
This provision requires that Students submit a new SLR at the end of their Condit academic year per campus policy.
Students who fail to concurrently fulfill the requirements will be reclassified as Nonresident which is not eligible for appeal review.”
Your daughter needs to speak to the residency determination office at whatever school she’s attending to clarify her status.
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