<p>What Emerald posted was the criteria for independence for FAFSA financial aid purposes. Sometimes the criteria for establishment of instate residency for tuition purposes is different. Still, state public universities are very vigilant regarding looking at those who are only establishing residency for tuition purposes but whose families pay taxes AND support public universities elsewhere. </p>
<p>I would heartily suggest that your daughter complete her bachelors degree instate in CA and then move to Oregon…get a job…work there for a year, and go to UO for grad school.</p>