I was born in California and lived there most of my life. In fact, I attended school there from preschool and all the way to 10th grade. My family decided to move to Texas during August/September 2006. I am now attending a high school in Texas in which I will complete my last two years of high school. On July I finished my Junior year in Northwest High School and ready to be a Senior. I was wondering if I am still considered a California resident or if I am now a Texas resident since I have been living there for about one year. Keep in consideration that my mom still lives in California though. When applying for college, which one will I be considered? However, I might have to pay out of state tuition if I am no longer considered a California resident anymore. Also, it will be a lot when applying for any any UC. Does one turn a resident of the state in one or two years? If it is two years, am I safe? Will I be paying in state tuition? Thanks!
2007-08-11 11:59:22 · 7 answers · asked by gatortheone 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Residency rules vary from state-to-state. It is very possible that you can claim residency in either. Texas because that's where you live and California because that's where mom lives.
Since you're not 25, married, a veteran, have a child, etc... (independent student); you are properly a resident of whichever state the person who claims you as a dependent (provides more than 50% support to you) on their taxes.
This is an iffy kind of area though and there are some special rules (such as when one parent is in the military) so simply ask at the schools you want to apply at.
Living in a state for a year does not automatically make you a resident of that state. There are more rules than just that. Otherwise every student who goes out of state to college would be a resident after the first year. It's just not that simple.
Ask the admissions people where you want to go. And remember, at a private school, what state you're a resident of doesn't matter - there's no in-state tuition anyway.
2007-08-11 12:16:52 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as Texas is concerned, you're a Texas resident, no question; I worked for a university in Texas for a while, and graduated from the University of North Texas, and you're definitely a Texas resident. Since your mother lives in California, however, you may very well be considered a California resident for purposes of school. I would imagine that some of it will depend on whether or not she was the custodial parent, but I gather she's not, from your question. You should contact the university you're expecting to attend to ask them about your residency status according to their guidelines, so that you can go to live in California again (if you need to) to get/keep your residency status if you are in fact going to a California school.
2007-08-11 12:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a resident of Texas becuas you live there more than 6 months out of the year. When you apply for college, unless you wait until you get your residency in California, (i think it is one year) then you will have to apply as an out of state resident.
2007-08-11 12:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by Pretty_Trini_Rican 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be considered a Texas resident because you have lived in Texas for more than 12 months (when you apply for school.)
2007-08-11 12:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by Brandon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 03:17:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer above is correct in most cases. Some things you need to do are 1; check the state of Texas website to get their requirements, 2; check with the collage you want to apply to because the requirements for state residence and "time in the state" for academic qualifications are different from collage to collage. 6 months "with proof of residence IE: water bill, Etc. is required by some collages" and in some cases it may take up to 18 months.
2007-08-11 12:26:50 · answer #6 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-11 12:31:24 · answer #7 · answered by pre_kan 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋