<p>The Uc website says that if “You have a parent who has a permanent address in California, but you live part- or full-time with a parent who lives in another state or country, or you attend boarding school in another state or country. If you can establish that a parent/guardian has a permanent address in California, than you may apply as a California resident.” I was wondering what permanent resident means exactly. I live with my dad in New Hampshire but my Mom lives in California but she rents. Does renting count as permanent residency?</p>
<p>The term “permanent resident” does not appear in your quote.</p>
<p>In order for your mom to establish residency in CA (for purposes of UC schools), she would have to demonstrate physical presence and intent. Intent could be registering to vote, getting a CA driver’s license, filing income tax in CA, etc. I believe this covers the “permanent address” part of your quote. So it doesn’t matter if your mom owns or rents.</p>
<p>Note that the guidelines also state that you have to move to live with CA parent before you turn 18, in order for you to be considered a CA resident. </p>
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