How long does a person have to live in a state to be considered a resident?

Question

I am looking for colleges to go to and the tuition fees are so high! >_<
I see that even public schools have expensive tuition fees if i am not a resident of the state.
I've recently moved out of California and wish to go to UCLA and am thinking about moving back there in about 2 years.
How long do i have to be living in the state i am in to be considered a resident??

Answer 1

For colleges purpose it is one year. all other purpose it is 30 days unless you own property. Once you attend a univeristy, depending on the school, they dont like to change your residenncy even after you have been there a yr unless you graduate. If you have proof that you moved for a job or your job moved you there, you can get it waived but again it depends on the university. The best thing to do is call the university you plan to attend, there is always an exception for everything( I am from cali, I started college at 17 in texas abd because my parents owned property i was considered in state BUT they did not do that for everyone). When my cousins came a years later they just had a f letter that showed they came for a job and that got both of them in state.Being that you lived in Cali before something might can be worked out. Only the school you want to attend could really give you the best info.

Good Luck

Answer 2

Depends on the state...some allow you to establish residence in just six months but most require a year or more. ...and there are loopholes in some of the laws...for example, if my father lives in New Mexico, I can establish residency simply by using his address when I apply even if I'm still physically living in another state.

For UCLA, see
http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/forms/legalresidence.pdf

Answer 3

I believe its a year from when you establish residency (i.e. get your driver's license, live within the state)

Answer 4

The short answer is 1 yr. However, you should read this link:

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/ca_residency.html

Answer 5

I thought 10 years?