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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, are you aware there is a 366 day residency requirement before you can attend a community college?  Here's a quote: A person must have lived continuously in California for at least one year immediately preceding the residence determination date to be considered a resident for tuition purposes. Evidence must also be provided to indicate that the person has intent to make California his/her permanent home."

The same residency requirement goes for the Cal STate system as well: "Physical Presence: A student must be physically present in California ONE YEAR PRIOR to the Residence Determination Date (in which enrollment is contemplated). Intent: A student must intend to remain in California ONE YEAR PRIOR to the Residence Determination Date."[/quote]

It is almost impossible for out of state 18-22 year olds to establish residency for college tuition purposes in California. You can’t just move to CA as an 18 year old in the summer for your freshman year and expect to get in state tuition for you sophomore year. Don’t expect it any year. Only if you get married or were in the armed service or were in foster care.  [/quote]

Especially when parents are paying the bills.[/quote]

But attending CC without in state residency is still very cheap compared to a 4-year institution.  She can still attend CC, she will just need to pay more than what in state kids pay to attend.  I think this is a great idea.  I lived in California and even though I was admitted to several good 4 year schools, I decided to save $ and attend CC first.  After two years supporting myself while attending night classes at CC I started at UC Berkeley.  Then attended a UC law school.  I'm not an unusual story in CA.  And many of my classmates at CC were from out of state-- even from out of US.  My best friend had moved to CA from Sweden and we both ended up at a UC school after CC.  She paid more at CC than I did, but she still felt it was worth it.[/quote]

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