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California Residence for Tuition Purposes
To read the full text of UC Residency Policy–Residency Guidelines for Purposes of Tuition and Fees, click here. To read Ten Things You Need to Know About California Residency, click here. To establish your California residence, you must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen who has been physically present in the state for more than one year, and you must be able to provide convincing evidence that your intent for the entire year has been to establish a permanent residence in California. If your parents do not meet the University's requirements for residence for tuition purposes, you must also be financially independent, as defined by the UC Office of General Counsel. Detailed information concerning the criteria for establishing residence and definitions of intent follows. If you are a current applicant to UC Davis, we recommend that you read this information in its entirety and print it so you may refer to it later. After reading this information, you are encouraged to read Specific Questions on Establishing Residence for Tuition Purposes at the end of this section. Keep in mind that a decision on your residence status is not determined until after you have been admitted to the University. Persons who are present in California on a visa type other than those listed under Who is a Resident? and who are in the process of adjusting their immigration status to "Lawful Permanent Resident" should contact the Campus Residence Deputy. |
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Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) InstructionsStep 1: Preparing to File the Statement of Legal Residence (SLR)
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Who is a ResidentIf you are an adult student (18 years of age, or older) you may establish residence for tuition purposes in California if you satisfy all four requirements below. Adult students cannot derive residence from a spouse, registered domestic partner, or parents. For Rules Applying to Minors, click here. 1) *Eligibility. You are eligible to establish residence if you are a:
2) Physical Presence. To establish residence you must be physically present in California for more than one year (366 days) immediately prior to the residence determination date of the term for which you are trying to classify as a resident. Physical presence within the state solely for educational purposes does not constitute the establishment of California residence, regardless of the length of your stay. 3) Intent. You must have come here with the intent to make California your home as opposed to coming to this state to go to school. You must demonstrate your intention to make California your home by severing your legal ties with your former state of residence and establishing those ties with California as soon as possible after your date of entry into the State. If these steps are delayed, the one year duration period will be extended until you have demonstrated both presence and intent for one full year. 4) Financial Independence. To be classified a resident for tuition purposes, a student who is not dependent on a California-resident parent must demonstrate financial independence (total self-sufficiency) in addition to physical presence and intent. If you will not reach age 24 by December 31 of the year in which classification as a resident is requested, and you are not dependent upon a California resident parent (biological or legally adoptive only), you will be required to satisfy the University’s self-sufficiency requirement. For more detailed information about who is considered Financially Independent and criteria for waiver of this requirement, see Financial Independence Requirements.back to topRules Governing ResidenceUC regulations for California residence for purposes of tuition and fees are exactly the same for all UC campuses. Rules regarding residence for tuition purposes at the University of California are governed by the California Education Code and implemented by Standing Orders of the Regents of the University of California. Under these rules, adult citizens and certain classes of aliens can establish residence for tuition purposes. There are particular rules that apply to the residence classification of minors. back to topFinancial Independence RequirementsYou will be considered “financially independent” if one or more of the following applies: 1) You are at least 24 years of age by December 31 of the calendar year for which you are requesting resident classification 2) You are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces 3) You are a ward of the court or both parents are deceased. Wards of the Court—Foster Care: A student who resides in California and is 19 years of age or under at the time of enrollment and who is or was a dependent or ward of the state through California’s child welfare system, may be entitled to a resident classification for as long as he or she remains continuously enrolled 4) You have children or other legal dependents other than a spouse 5) You are married or in a registered domestic partnership and you were not claimed as an income tax deduction by your parents or any other individual for the tax year immediately preceding the term for which you are requesting resident classification 6) You are a graduate student or a professional student and you were not claimed as an income tax deduction by your parents or any other individual for the tax year immediately preceding the term for which you are requesting resident classification 7) You are a single undergraduate student and you were not claimed as an income tax deduction by your parents or any other individual for the two tax years immediately preceding the term for which you are requesting resident classification, and you can demonstrate your financial independence and self-sufficiency for those years and the current year The financial independence requirement will not be a factor in residence determination if the student meets one of the following criteria: 1) Is financially dependent upon a California resident parent who meets the University's requirements for residence for tuition purposes 2) Is a graduate or professional school student, employed at the University 49% or more time (or awarded the equivalent in University-administered funds) during the quarter for which classification as a resident is requested 3) The student reached the age of majority (18 years) in California while his/her parents were residents of California, and the parents leave the state to establish a residence elsewhere, and the student continues to reside in California after the parents’ departure back to topEstablishing Intent to Become a California ResidentYou and/or your parents must prove your intent to make California your home by severing your residential ties with your former state of residence and establishing those ties with California shortly after arrival. Legal indicia of intent to make California one’s permanent home must be established and ties to the past place of residence relinquished early after the date of entry into California. Please be aware that late intent may result in a nonresident classification until it has been established reasonably near one year prior to the term for which a resident classification is being requested. Relevant indicia that contribute to the demonstration of a student's intent to make California the permanent home include, but are not limited to, the following: Legal Ties: Greater weight will be given to legal ties established with the State of California. An individual will not normally be considered to have fulfilled the intent requirement while still holding legal indicia from out of state. 1) Paying California state income taxes as a resident, including taxes on income earned outside California from the date you establish residence. 2) Obtaining a California Driver License or, if you do not drive, a California Identification Card. 3) Obtaining California vehicle registration. 4) Registering to vote and voting in California elections. 5) Registering for Selective Service in California. 6) Establishing eligibility for social benefits with agencies within California. NOTE: Students can set up on-line appointments with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for California driver’s licenses, California IDs, voter’s registrations and vehicle registrations. Other Indicia: 8) Establishing a home in California where permanent possessions are kept; 9) Designating California as your permanent address on all school and employment records, including military records if you are in the military service. 10) Licensing for professional practice in California. The absence of these indicia in other states during any period for which you claim residence can also serve as an indication of your intent. Documentary evidence may be required and all relevant indications will be considered in determining your classification. Your intent will be questioned if you return to your prior state of residence when the University is not in session. back to topTemporary AbsencesIf you are a nonresident student who is in the process of establishing a residence for tuition purposes and you return to your former home during non-instructional periods, your presence in the state will be presumed to be solely for educational purposes and only convincing evidence to the contrary will rebut this presumption. A student who is in the state solely for educational purposes will NOT be classified as a resident for tuition purposes regardless of the length of his or her stay. If you are a student who has been classified as a resident for tuition purposes and you leave the state temporarily, your absence could result in the loss of your California residence. The burden will be on you (or your parents if you are a minor) to verify that you did nothing inconsistent with your claim of a continuing California residence during your absence. Steps that you (or your parents) should take to retain a California residence include: 1) Continue to use a California permanent address
on all records—educational,
employment, military, etc. back to topReclassificationIf you currently attend UC Davis, pay non-resident supplemental tuition, and you think you qualify now as a resident for tuition purposes, you should submit a Petition for Classification to Resident Status to the Office of the University Registrar for the term you think you qualify as a resident; see Petition for Classification to Resident Status, below. back to topIncorrect ClassificationIf you were incorrectly classified as a resident, you are subject to a nonresident classification and to payment of all nonresident supplemental tuition not paid. If you concealed information or furnished false information and were classified incorrectly as a result, you are also subject to University discipline. Resident students who become nonresidents must immediately notify the campus residence deputy. back to topInquiries and AppealsTo read the full text of UC Residency Policy–Residency Guidelines for Purposes of Tuition and Fees, click here. To read Ten Things You Need to Know About California Residency, click here. InquiriesInquiries regarding residence requirements, determination, and/or recognized exceptions should be directed to:
Remember, applicants and students are responsible for submitting ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION AND INFORMATION to the campus Residence Deputy in support of their in-state residency request. Information or documents requested but not made available to the Residence Deputy will generally NOT be considered or reviewed on appeal. AppealsAll inquiries regarding the appeal process should be addressed to the Office of the General Counsel at residency.appeal@ucop.edu. Appeal Deadline. The Office of the General Counsel must receive the appeal within 30 days of the date of this Residence Classification Notice. The Application to Appeal will not be accepted without the inclusion of a copy of the campus residence determination notice. Students are allowed only one opportunity to appeal for the term. No appeals that are late or refer to a prior term will be accepted unless campus approval has been received. Appeal decisions are based on the student’s ability to meet all applicable regulations of the UC Residence Policy. Acceptance or denial of the appeal will be based on the student’s responses on the Application to Appeal form. The University will not waive or defer nonresident tuition pending the outcome of the student’s appeal. back to topSpecific Questions on Establishing Residence for Tuition PurposesThe following specific questions and answers are based on the assumption that the inquirer is a U.S. citizen or eligible alien. The questions are divided into three parts. Reclaiming California Residence attempts to answer questions of individuals who may have been California residents prior to leaving the state and are trying to reclaim their residence in California. Financial Independence contains questions on meeting this requirement. Intent addresses questions on establishing intent to make California one's home. If you still have questions after reviewing this information, please contact the UC Residence Deputy closest to you. UC Davis Residence Deputy's telephone number is (530) 752-5029 or (530) 752-4749. back to topReclaiming California ResidenceQ: I was born in California, but my family moved away a couple of years ago. I am currently attending high school out of state where my family lives, but my parents still own a house in California which they pay property taxes on. Does this qualify me as a resident? A: No. If you are an unmarried minor (under age 18), the residence of the parent with whom you live will be considered to be your residence. Owning property in California is not enough to qualify you or your parents as California residents for tuition purposes. If your parents were once California residents and they consider their absence to be of a temporary nature, the burden will be on your parents to verify that they did nothing inconsistent with their claim of a continuing California residence during their absence. See temporary absences for information about retaining California residence during absences. In the event your parents are no longer California residents, you will be required to demonstrate financial independence in addition to meeting the current 366-day physical presence requirement as an adult, and intent requirements when seeking resident classification for tuition purposes. Q: I am a 24 year-old UC graduate student and left California to pursue another degree out of state. While I was in school in California I was considered a resident. Am I still a resident? A: You could be. Your temporary absence from the state for business, pleasure, or educational purposes will not result in loss of California residence unless during your absence you acted inconsistently with a claim of California residence. Q: I am a 17 year-old senior in a California
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purposes? Although you will not be classified as a resident for tuition purposes, you may be eligible for an exemption from nonresident supplemental tuition; see the Graduate of a California high school exemption. back to topFinancial Independence and Self-SufficiencyQ: How are Financial Independence and Self Support Determined? A: When you claim to be financially independent, for purposes of tuition and fees, you may be asked to demonstrate your self sufficiency (complete self-support) for the two full years immediately prior to the quarter you are claiming a resident status. Upon reviewing your Statement of Legal Residence after you are admitted, or when you Petition for Classification to Resident as a continuing student, a Residence Deputy at the Office of the University Registrar may require you to present a budget showing how you are able to support yourself with the funds you claim during the two full years immediately prior to the quarter you claim to be resident and verification of your sources of income to demonstrate your self support for that entire 24 month period. Q: What is self support? A: Self support is defined as money you have earned through your own employment or loans obtained on your own credit, without a co-signer. Any support you received from others within the two years immediately prior to the quarter you are claiming to be a resident may result in a Nonresident classification. Self Support includes, but is not limited to:
Other Support is considered any support received from parents, family members or others during the two full years immediately prior to the quarter you are claiming resident status. Other Support includes, but is not limited to:
Q: How do I prepare to demonstrate my Financial Independence? A: To verify financial independence (self support) you need to prepare copies of:
You should also prepare documentation of all other sources of income you may have had during the past two tax years and the current year:
back to topIntentQ: I am a resident of New York and a member of the U.S. military stationed in California on active duty. Am I exempt from the nonresident tuition? A: You could be.If you have not been present in California for more than 366 days, you may be entitled to an exemption of the nonresident supplemental tuition if you meet the requirements of a member of the military. Q: I am currently a nonresident student at UC Davis and will be trying to obtain residence next year. I meet the financial independence requirement and have established ties with California that will be a year old by the time I wish to be a resident. I have a terrific job working in my previous state during summers, holiday vacations, etc. If I return to work there how will this affect my residence petition? A: If you return to your former place of residence (outside of California), you will be presumed to be in California solely for educational purposes and only strong evidence to the contrary will rebut this presumption. A student who is in the state solely for educational purposes will not be classified as a resident for tuition purposes regardless of the length of his/her own stay. Q: I am classified as a resident of California at the community college I attend. Does that mean that I will automatically be considered a resident at UC Davis? A: No; some students transferring from California community colleges or from Cal State who were classified as residents there may be classified as nonresidents at UC Davis for various reasons. Most often it is because their parents are from out of state and the students do not meet the University of California's requirements for financial independence or intent. back to topResidence Classification of MinorsThe general rules applying to minors specify that
if
you are an unmarried minor (under age 18), the residence
of the parent
with whom you live is considered to be your residence. If
you have a parent living, you cannot change your residence by your
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right of control. back to topResidency Rules for MinorsYou may be able to derive California resident status from a California resident parent if you move to California to live with that parent on or before your 18th birthday. If you begin residing with your California parent after your 18th birthday, you will be treated like any other adult coming to California to establish residence; see the Dependent Child of a California Resident exemption. Minors Whose Parent Moves From CaliforniaYou may be entitled to resident status if you are a minor U.S. citizen or eligible alien whose parent(s) was a resident of California who left the state within one year of the residence determination date if: 1) You remained in California after your parent(s) departed 2) You enroll in a California public post-secondary institution within one year of your parent(s) departure, and 3) Once enrolled, you maintain continuous attendance in that institution Financial independence will not be required in this case. Minors Who Live With an Adult(s) That is Not Your Parent(s)You may be entitled to resident classification if you are a minor (under age 18), a U.S. citizen or eligible alien, and you have been living with and been under the continuous direct care and control of an adult or adults other than a parent for a period of not less than two years. The adult(s) with whom you are living must have been responsible for your care and control for the entire two-year period and must have been residents of California during the one year immediately prior to the residence determination date. Minors Who Support ThemselvesYou may be entitled to resident status if you are a minor (under age 18), a U.S. citizen or eligible alien, and you can prove through documentation all of the following:
back to topStatements of Legal ResidenceStatements of Legal Residence are Required. All students newly admitted into UC Davis, whether in-state or out-of-state students, are required to submit a Statement of Legal Residence (SLR). Students who fail to submit this form, or who fail to submit the requested documentation required to determine residency during their first term, will be automatically classified as non-residents. Your Statement of Legal Residence is Submitted Under Penalty of Perjury. You must electronically sign the SLR under oath and, if further information is required, it may be necessary to provide your signature under oath, by declaration or affidavit. If completed online, an additional handwritten signature may be required signed under penalty of perjury or in the presence of a notary public. Preparing to File the Statements of Legal Residence (SLR). Please see this information to determine what records or documents you may need to complete this form. If your parent(s) do not meet the University's requirements for residence for tuition purposes, contact the Residence Deputy for the Financial Independence checklist. New Undergraduates (Freshmen and Transfers)If you have been accepted and you have submitted your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR), you can submit your Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) online using the MyAdmissions website. Your MyAdmissions website will also have a checklist of other admissions tasks for you to complete. New Graduate and Professional School Students—US CitizensIf you attended UC Davis one, two or three quarters ago as an Undergraduate, the Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) is not required upon your admission as a new Graduate or Professional School student. You may contact a Residence Deputy to clarify this requirement at residencedeputy@ucdavis.edu. All non-citizens are required to submit an SLR. Readmission and ResidencyAbsences from CaliforniaIf you have been away from California while not attending UC Davis, you are responsible for reporting any changes to your residency status to a campus Residence Deputy upon your approved readmission. Read the information provided in Temporary Absences. Approved for Readmission—US CitizensIf you attended UC Davis one, two or three quarters ago, a SLR is not required. If you have been away from UC Davis more than one academic year, the SLR form is required as part of your approved Readmission. Check your UC Davis e-mail for a notice including the link to the SLR for you to complete, or contact a Residence Deputy to request the SLR at residencedeputy@ucdavis.edu. Approved for Readmission—NoncitizensAll non-citizens are required to submit an SLR upon approved readmission You will be asked to provide current immigration and visa information. Upon approval of your Readmission, check your UC Davis e-mail for a notice including the link to the SLR for you to complete, or contact a Residence Deputy to request the SLR at residencedeputy@ucdavis.edu. International Students. Notify Services for International Students and Scholars immediately of any changes to your Visa, employment or applications for immigration. Approved for Readmission—NonresidentsStudents who were classified as nonresidents during their previous attendance and who seek resident status for their re-admitted quarter must complete and submit a Petition for Classification to Resident Status as soon as possible once their readmission is approved. See Petition for Classification to Resident at http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/html/slr.html#petition. Exemption or Waiver StudentsStudents who were classified as nonresidents during their previous attendance and were granted an exemption or waiver from nonresident supplemental tuition are required to submit an SLR upon readmission. Upon approval of your Readmission, check your UC Davis e-mail for a notice including the link to the SLR for you to complete, or contact a Residence Deputy to request the SLR at residencedeputy@ucdavis.edu. Please be Advised: This is not a complete explanation of the regulations governing Residence Status for Tuition Purposes. Changes may be made to the UC Residence Policy between the publication date of this website and the relevant residence determination date. Contact a campus Residence Deputy if you have further questions, or visit a Residence Deputy in the Office of the University Registrar, in 12 Mrak Hall, for more detailed information. NO OTHER UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PERSONNEL ARE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS. Approved for Readmission—Noncitizens & International StudentsAll non-citizens are required to submit an SLR upon re-admission.
Approved for Readmission—Nonresident StudentStudents who were classified as nonresidents during their previous attendance and who seek resident classification for their readmitted quarter must complete and submit a Petition for Classification to Resident Status as soon as possible once their readmission is approved. See Petition for Classification to Resident here.
Petition for Classification to Resident StatusShould I file a Petition for Classification to Resident Status?If you are a continuing student classified as a nonresident for tuition purposes in a prior quarter and you believe you meet the requirements and wish to be classified as a California resident, you must file a Petition for Classification to Resident Status by the deadline for the applicable term. Students deemed to be in the state solely for educational purposes are not eligible for resident status regardless of the length of stay in California. When Do I File the Petition for Classification to Resident Status?
All Filing Periods End on the Student Fee Payment Deadline for the term being petitioned. DEADLINES—Late petitions will not be accepted.Deadline exceptions will only be made in the cases of a documented medical illness, death in the immediate family, or an administrative error on the part of the university. You must file your Petition for Classification to Resident Status during the filing period, and no later than the Student Fee Payment Deadline for the term you wish to classify as a resident. Student Fee Payment Deadlines
When will I be notified if I obtained resident status?You will receive an e-mail at your UC Davis e-mail address within four to six weeks from the time our office receives your complete petition notifying you of the decision or if further documentation is needed. We cannot finalize determinations until all documentation is submitted. When additional documentation is required, we will notify you by e-mail after receiving the requested material. Student Fees and Pending PetitionsYou are responsible for payment of assessed student fees when they are due. If your residence status changes after payment of fees, you will be refunded any overpayment. Filing InstructionsTo petition for resident classification, follow all of these instructions. Petition Form 1) You must file your Petition for Classification to Resident Status during the filing period, and no later than the Student Fee Payment Deadline. The online petition form is available at https://registrar4.ucdavis.edu/forms/web/Form.cfm?Form=Reclass. 2) Fill out the Petition for Classification to Resident Status online. Review your answers on the form before signing and finally submitting your online Petition. 3) Upload all required supporting documents following the instructions provided; see Supporting Documents, below. Petitions for Classification must have all required documents uploaded and attached. Petitions with partial or incomplete documents will not be reviewed or processed; see Incomplete Petitions, below. Petition Notices. Check your assigned UC Davis e-mail address for notices regarding your Petition from the Residence Deputy. Students will be notified by the Residence Deputy via e-mail that the petition has been approved or denied. Check your Petition Status Online. Periodically check the Forms and Applications Page for the processing status of your Petition; see https://registrar4.ucdavis.edu/forms. You must provide documentation for ALL of the information you provide on your Petition for Classification to Resident about yourself. If you are under 24 years old, you must also provide the same documents for each living parent. All Supporting Documents must be uploaded and/or attached to your petition for processing using the links provided in the Confirmation Notice sent to your UC Davis Email Address once you submit your Petition online. All of your Supporting Documents must:
Note: The residence determination date is the day instruction begins at the last of the University of California campuses to open for the quarter, and for schools on the semester system, the day instruction begins for the semester. Required Documents To be accepted for review by a Residence Deputy, your Petition must have ALL the following minimum required documents attached. Petitions presented without all of these documents are considered Incomplete. Incomplete petitions will not be processed and will be closed. All Supporting Documents must be uploaded and/or attached to your petition for processing using the links provided in the Confirmation Notice sent to your UC Davis e-mail address once you submit your Petition online. Social Security Numbers must be removed from ALL documents submitted with your petition.
Incomplete PetitionsApplicants and students are responsible for submitting ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION AND INFORMATION to the campus Residence Deputy in support of their in-state residency request. Additional Documentation will not be accepted after the 20th day of instruction unless you have requested an extension from a Residence Deputy. If you fail to provide any or all of your Supporting Documents by the 20th day of instruction, your petition will not be processed and you will not be classified as a resident for that term. If you wish to file a petition for the following term, you must file a new Petition for Classification to Resident by the deadline for the following term. back to topStep 1: Preparing to File the SLRBefore You Begin the SLR FormRead and Understand the Requirements. Read the requirements and residency topics published on the Office of the University Registrar’s Residency Web site, here. Why is it Important to Provide Accurate Information? You must fill out the Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) accurately. Incomplete information will delay review and may result in your being classified as a Nonresident and assessed Nonresident Supplemental Tuition. You must sign the Statement of Legal Residence under oath and, if further information is required, it may be necessary to provide your signature under oath, by declaration or affidavit. If completed online, an additional handwritten signature may be required signed under penalty of perjury or in the presence of a notary public. Remember, applicants and students are responsible for submitting ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION AND INFORMATION to the campus Residence Deputy upon request in support of your residency claim. Will I need to have records on hand to complete my Statement of Legal Residency? Have records on hand only if you or your parents are:
If any of the above are true for you or your parents, you will be asked to provide exact dates (mm/dd/yyyy); as well as, tax filing information, on several questions and will need to refer to your own records, or your parents’ records if you are under 24 years old, so have the Needed Records prepared and ready for your reference while completing your Statement of Legal Residence. If your records are unavailable, you may submit estimated dates. See Records Needed for a list of records to have on hand for your reference. Gather Your Personal Records. To save time, prepare and gather all of the necessary personal records together for yourself and your parents (if you are under 24 years old) that will enable you to accurately complete your Statement. You will be asked about exact dates when completing your Statement. If your records are unavailable, you may submit estimated dates. Will I be required to submit documents with my Statement of Legal Residency? In some cases, Residence Deputies are required to verify certain information from the Statement of Legal Residence by reviewing copies of your documents in order to make a determination on your residency. Some documents may be required to be submitted with your Statement, and some may be requested by a Residence Deputy at a later date in order to determine your residency for tuition purposes after reading your Statement. Have documents prepared to submit only if you or your parents are:
See Required Documents for a list of records to have prepared to submit. Scan Your Documents. If possible, have your personal documents scanned as jpg, jpeg, tif, tiff, png, bmp, or PDF files and ready for uploading or attaching to e-mails before you complete your Statement of Legal Residence. You will be able to complete and submit your Statement of Legal Residence online and upload any required documents that you have scanned at that time. back to topWhen to FileTo assure the timeliness and accuracy of your fee assessment, you must submit a complete Statement of Legal Residence with the required documents on the day you accept your admission to UC Davis. Submit your SLR and any required documents no later than: Fall Quarter/Semester
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter/Semester
back to topRecords NeededThe list below is provided for your convenience in obtaining your records to prepare to file your Statement: Records Needed for NonCitizens, Absent Residents, Recent Residents, Nonresidents
Required DocumentsThe lists below are provided for your convenience in obtaining your records to prepare to submit copies with your Statement: Residents who have been absent from California:
U.S. Military Members and Veterans Must Also Provide:
Graduate and Professional Students:
Noncitizens:
Before you file your Statement of Legal Residence, have your required documents prepared and ready to upload electronically. Scanned copies will enable you to submit them with your form, or to send them as email attachments after completing your form. Delays in providing requested documents will delay a determination on your residence status for tuition purposes. Delays may result in a non-resident classification and changes in your Financial Aid Package, and may make your tuition assessment inaccurate or result in your being dropped from enrollment for non-payment of the nonresident supplemental tuition. Additional Documents may be requested by the Residence Deputy after you file your Statement of Legal Residence SLR in order to make a determination on your residence for tuition purposes. back to topStep 2: Filing Statement of Legal ResidenceFiling a Statement of Legal ResidenceAll students are required by University Policy to have their residency determined for tuition purposes. California residents failing to file a Statement of Legal Residence may be classified as Nonresidents and assessed nonresident supplemental tuition. Even if you do not claim to be resident, your circumstances are subject to change during your attendance, or you may be eligible for exemptions from nonresident tuition. What Happens if I Don't File a Statement of Legal Residence?Students who fail to submit this form, or who fail to submit the requested documentation required to determine residency during their first term, will be automatically classified as Non-residents and assessed the nonresident tuition fee each quarter; even if you are a California resident! What Happens if I Delay Filing a Statement of Legal Residence?Delay in filing your Statement of Legal Residence may cause:
back to topCompletion Time The estimated time for completing the Statement of Legal Residence is 45 minutes, depending on your history in California and having prepared your documents ahead of time. It can take longer if the system asks for additional information. Set aside time to complete the entire form in one sitting if possible. back to topLogging OnUC Davis Login ID and Password. You will be required to log on to the online SLR using your UC Davis assigned computing account ID and password. You must have established your UC Davis computing account in order to log in and complete your Statement of Legal Residence. For a campus computing account, see Information and Educational Technology website at http://computingaccounts.ucdavis.edu/. It may take up to 48 hours for your activated account to be accessible to you. If you have your computing account established and have read all of these instructions, you can now open and log on to the Online SLR. back to topExact DatesYou will be asked to provide exact dates (mm/dd/yyyy) on many questions and will need to refer to your own or your parents’ records; which may include:
Have your own records and Parent’s information at hand! See Step 1: Documents Needed for a full list of the records you should have prepared before you file! back to topSpecial Parent CircumstancesIf you believe you have a special circumstance and are unable to provide specific dates for your parents, prepare to provide a written explanation. You will be able to enter an explanation statement inside the form. Examples of special circumstances where you may be able to submit your Statement of Legal Residence without providing parental information include:
You will have to provide documentation to verify your situation. Gather as much written evidence of your situation as you can. Written evidence may include:
After reviewing your written statements, documents, and circumstances carefully, a Residence Deputy will decide if you must provide parental information or if you will have to demonstrate the financial independence and self sufficiency requirement, or if any exemptions apply to your residence status; see Financial Independence and Self Sufficiency. The Residence Deputy determination will be made based on all of the information provided. back to topHelp TipsThose questions which require proof of your or your parent’s information will have a Help Tip [?] to describe the documents needed or to define terms. Use the Help Tip information to identify, retrieve and prepare your documents for uploading when you submit your completed Statement of Legal Residence. Contact the Residence Deputy if you have any questions about Help Tip information at residencedeputy@ucdavis.edu. Include your full name and student ID number in your e-mail question. The questions have Help Tips because they require verification by you from documents you provide. back to topReviewing Your AnswersYour information will be saved for each page of the form as you proceed and submit pages. If you exit the form in the middle of a page or fail to submit a page, you will lose the answers on that page only. Reviewing Your Answers. You will be able to review each submitted page of your statement to check your answers and make corrections before you finally submit your entire Statement of Legal Residence under oath. Saving the Form. You will be able to save the form and return to where you left off in order to gather needed information. back to topSigning the Statement Of Legal ResidenceYou will be asked whether you authorize release of information about your residence status to your parents. You will then read the Oath and Affidavit and click to submit all of your completed pages as your Statement of Legal Residence. back to topConfirmation ReceiptConfirmation Number. Upon signing your Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) you will see a Confirmation Receipt Page and be given a Confirmation Number for your records. Documents Needed List. You will also be shown a list of the documents needed to complete your SLR based on answers you gave while filling out the form. You will be given a link to use to upload scanned copies of your documents. Use the link to begin uploading your scanned documents. back to topSecurity and PrivacyThe security and privacy of your Statement of Legal Residence, Petition for Classification to Resident and all additional information or documents you provide in support of your residence status are maintained under the policies established by campus regarding confidentiality of student records. Review the specific policies here: Security. All students use their UC Davis campus computing account User ID and Password when logging into your Statement of Legal Residence, uploading documents or confirming your residence processing status. For information about UC Davis campus computing accounts, or to check on the status of your campus computing account at the Information and Educational Technology website at http://computingaccounts.ucdavis.edu/. It may take up to 48 hours for your activated account to be accessible to you. Privacy. The privacy of your campus residence file is maintained under Federal, State and University policies preserving the confidentiality of student records. For a review of these campus policies refer to the Web sites listed below:
back to topStep 3: After Filing the Statement of Legal Residence (SLR)After Filing the SLRReceipt of your completed Statement of Legal Residency will be confirmed upon submission. On a confirmation page you will find the confirmation number of your Statement of Legal Residence for your records. You may also see a list of required documents. back to topConfirmation E-Mail NoticeOnce you submit your complete Statement of Legal Residence you will also receive a confirmation e-mail at your UC Davis e-mail address which will include the list of documents (if any) that you are required to provide due to responses you gave in your Statement. Use this notice as a checklist of items which are required to complete your Statement. back to topRequired Documents ListIf your Confirmation E-Mail Notice contains a list of documents you are required to provide, this e-mail notice serves as the first request and notice of additional information needed by the Residence Deputy in order to determine your residency for tuition purposes. Due Date for Documents. Submit your Required Documents within one week of submitting your Statement of Legal Residence or by the published submission dates for filing the Statements of Legal Residence. See When to File the Statements of Legal Residence (SLR), here. Notice: Applicants and students are responsible for submitting ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION AND INFORMATION to the campus Residence Deputy upon request in support of your residency claim. back to topWhat Happens If I Delay Providing the Documents Needed?When you are able to provide all of your documents with your Statement of Legal Residence, you enable the Residence Deputy to determine your classification for tuition purposes sooner, and notify you of your residency sooner. Additional documents may be requested by the Residence Deputy after you submit your Statement of Legal Residence in order to make a determination on your residence for tuition purposes. Failure to provide this requested information may result in a Nonresident classification. Nonresident supplemental tuition shall be payable at the time of registration. For the amounts of Nonresident Supplemental Tuition, see fee information here. Delay in providing the requested documents may also result in:
Incorrect Classification. If you are incorrectly classified as a resident, you are subject to a nonresident classification and to payment of all nonresident supplemental tuition not paid. If your being classified incorrectly was the result of concealing information or furnishing false information, you are also subject to University discipline. back to topSubmitting DocumentsUploading Upon SubmissionEach document listed on your Confirmation Page can be uploaded directly if you already have them scanned and filed digitally. Each document will have an upload link directing you to uploading instructions. Uploading at a Later DateYou will be provided an Office of the Registrar Web site to use as a document uploading tool, to review a list of needed and submitted documents, and upload required documents for review by the Residence Deputy. You will be able to indicate the type of residence-related document you are uploading and provide each page of your document as a separate file. Using this upload tool, you will be able to submit those documents required by the Residence Deputy to make a determination of your California residency for Tuition Purposes. back to topProcessing TimeFiling your completed Statement of Legal Residence with all required documents on the same day you accept your admission gives you the earliest possible priority for a residence determination. As campus Residence Deputies may review more than 5,000 residence files annually, review time is limited and complete information is required in order to make a determination. The time you take to gather all of the Needed Documents before you file your Statement of Legal Residence, the time you take to obtain the required documents after filing your Statement, and submitting all of your documents together, reduces processing time for Residence Deputies. Please make sure that all documents contain your full name and student ID number when submitting any requested documents in support of your residency status. back to topWhat is My Residency Status?Monitor your UC Davis E-Mail Account for notices regarding your Resident Status for Tuition Purposes. Residence Deputies communicate with students about their residence status using the UC Davis E-Mail Account on record. To check the progress of your residence determination, see https://registrar4.ucdavis.edu/forms periodically to monitor the progress of your residency processing, review a list of needed and submitted documents, and upload required documents for review by the Residence Deputy. Q: On MyAwards it says I am a Nonresident, why? A: Until you have submitted a complete Statement of Legal Residence, and a determination has been made by a Residence Deputy, your residence status in not complete and is subject to change. Residence Deputies determine if you and your parents (if you are under 24) have met all of the UC Residence Requirements before classifying you for fee assessment. Financial Aid Packages may change once a residence classification has been made. Q: I was admitted as a Resident, why am I being assessed Nonresident Supplemental Tuition? A: Residency may or may not be a consideration for purposes of Admission to UC Davis and may differ from Residence Status for Tuition Purposes. Because UC Davis is a public institution, residency is a factor in the assessment of tuition and fees. When applying for Admission, it is expected that prospective students and their parents read and understand the Residence for Tuition Information published in the Appendix of the UC Davis General Catalog or on the Office of the University Registrar Web site under Residency. California residency for tuition purposes is determined after admission based on the facts and information provided on the Statement of Legal Residence and any additional information requested, by a campus Residence Deputy at the Office of the University Registrar. Any indications of residence received during admission or from Financial Aid is subject to change until the determination is made by a Residence Deputy. Check your UC Davis E-Mail account for Notices from a Residence Deputy. back to topNoticesConfirmation Notice with Confirmation NumberA confirmation e-mail notice will be sent to your e-mail address on file with the Office of the Registrar upon your submission of your Statement of Legal Residence. This Confirmation Notice containing the Confirmation Number for your Statement of Legal Residence is your receipt and proof of having completed your SLR. Keep copy of these documents in your records. Additional Information RequestsResidence Deputy may send you a request for additional information after reviewing your SLR. The information requested is required to make a determination. If the information requested is not received, the Residence Deputy will classify you based on the information provided and may classify you as Nonresident. Notice of ClassificationResidence Deputy sends Notice of Classification—Resident or Nonresident—to you and assesses fees to your student account according to your classification. Nonresidents receive additional information or instructions on how to appeal a nonresident classification. Nonresident supplemental tuition is due and payable on the date payment is due for the term. Notice of Residence Status (Readmitted Students)All students who are approved for readmission receive a Notice of Residence Status and are assessed fees to their student account according to the resident classification on record as of their last completed quarter or semester at UC Davis—within 3 regular quarters or 2 semesters of attendance. Students who have not attended UC Davis for more than 3 regular quarters or 2 semesters will have to complete a new Statement of Legal Residence. See Readmission on the Office of the University Registrar’s Web site. back to topNotice of Decision—Petition for Classification (Continuing Students)Continuing UC Davis students and students approved for readmission after an absence from attendance, who were classified as Nonresidents in their last quarter of attendance, and who feel they meet the UC Requirements for a Resident Classification must file a Petition for Classification to Resident following the instructions and providing all required documents in support of their claim of resident status. After a review of their Petition and any additional information requested, a Residence Deputy will send a Notice of Decision—Approved or Denied—on their Petition for Classification. Approved petitions result in a Resident classification effective the quarter of the petition. Denied petitions result in a continued Nonresident status and assessment of Nonresident supplemental tuition. Students with denied petitions also receive additional information or instructions on how to appeal a denied Petition. Notice of Decision—AppealsAfter a review of their Appeal and any additional information requested, students will be sent a Notice of Decision—Approved or Denied—on their Appeal. Approved appeals result in a resident classification as of the quarter approved in the appeal and fees are assessed accordingly effective the quarter approved in the appeal. Denied appeals result in a continued Nonresident status and assessment of Nonresident supplemental tuition. back to topPending Residence and Fee PaymentIf your residence status is still pending you are encouraged to pay fees in full to prevent being dropped for non-payment. The Nonresident supplemental tuition portion is refundable after the deadline if you are classified as resident after the deadline. Students concerned about their ability to get their fees paid by the deadline may want to consider enrolling in the Deferred Payment Plan (DPP). Enrollment in this program will allow you to incorporate your fees into a monthly payment plan. Non-Payment of TuitionAny student who has not paid not have their tuition in full by the student fee payment deadline will be dropped for non-payment. If students are dropped for non-payment of tuition, their previously enrolled courses may not be available should they decide to re-enroll during the Schedule Adjustment period published in the Class Schedule & Registration Guide, and an additional late payment fee will be assessed upon re-enrollment. See the information regarding Nonpayment of Fees, here: back to topExemptions from Nonresident Supplemental Tuition1) Federal Military Waiver of Nonresident Tuition. The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 provides that any student (undergraduate, graduate, or professional) who is a Member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for a period of more than 30 days and whose domicile or permanent duty station is in California, or the spouse, registered domestic partner, or dependent child of such a Member, is entitled to an exemption from nonresident supplemental tuition. The student must be continuously enrolled at the University, notwithstanding a subsequent change in the U.S. armed forces member's permanent duty station to a location outside of California. See Eligibility Requirements. 2) Member of the Military (State Law). If you are a member of the U.S. military stationed in California on active duty, unless you are assigned for educational purposes to a state-supported institution of higher education, you may be exempt from the nonresident supplemental tuition. In addition to copy of your orders, you must also provide the residence deputy on campus with a statement from your commanding officer or personnel officer stating that your assignment to active duty in California is not for educational purposes. The letter must include the dates of your assignment to the state. Confirmation of your eligibility for this exemption as a military member is required each quarter the state waiver is granted. See Eligibility Requirements. 3) Dependent of Member of the Military (State Law). A student who is a dependent natural or adopted child, stepchild, spouse or registered domestic partner of a member of the armed forces of the United Sates stationed in California on active duty is entitled to a resident classification. If, while the student is in attendance at UC, the member of the armed forces is (1) transferred outside California where he continues to serve on active duty or (2) is retired from active duty, the student will not lose his exemption until he has resided in the state the minimum time necessary to become a resident (366 days). Financial independence will not be a requirement. Graduate and professional students are entitled to the State waiver for no more than two academic years. Confirmation of your eligibility for the exemption as the dependent of a military member is required each quarter the state waiver is granted. See Eligibility Requirements. 4) Child, spouse, or registered domestic partner of a faculty member. To the extent funds are available, if you are an unmarried dependent child under age 21, the spouse, or the registered domestic partner of a member of the University faculty who is a member of the Academic Senate, you may be eligible for a waiver of nonresident supplemental tuition. Confirmation of the faculty member's membership in the Academic Senate must be secured each term this waiver is granted. 5) University employment outside of California. You may be entitled to resident classification if you are a full-time University employee, or the unmarried dependent child, spouse or registered domestic partner of a full-time University employee who is assigned to work outside of the state of California (e.g. Los Alamos National Laboratory and the University of California Washington D.C. Center). The University employee’s employment status must be ascertained each term. 6) Child, stepchild, spouse, or registered domestic partner of a deceased public law enforcement or fire suppression employee. You may be entitled to a waiver of the nonresident supplemental tuition if you are the child, stepchild, spouse, or registered domestic partner of a deceased public law enforcement or fire suppression employee who was a California resident at the time of his or her death and who was killed in the course of fire suppression or law enforcement duties. 7) Dependent child of a California resident. A student who has not been an adult resident of California for more than one year, and who is the natural or adopted dependent child of a parent who meets the University’s requirements for residence for tuition purposes, may be entitled to a waiver of the nonresident supplemental tuition until the student has resided in California for the minimum time necessary to become a resident so long as continuous attendance is maintained at an institution. 8) Ward of the Court—Foster Care. A student who resides in California and is 19 years of age or under at the time of enrollment, and who is currently a dependent or ward of the state through California's child welfare system, or was served by California's child welfare system and is no longer being served either due to emancipation or aging out of the system, shall be entitled to a resident classification as long as he or she remains continuously enrolled. 9) Native American
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may be exempt from nonresident supplemental tuition. 12) Graduate of a California high school. A student who attended high school in California for three or more years (9th grade included) and graduated from a California high school (or attained the equivalent) may be exempt from nonresident supplemental tuition; see the UC Nonresident Tuition Exemption form. For Frequently Asked Questions regarding AB540, see http://www.ucop.edu/sas/sfs/docs/ab540_faqs.htm. For General Information regarding the AB540 Exemption, see http://www.ucop.edu/sas/sfs/docs/ab540_gen_info.pdf. 13) Surviving dependents of California residents killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. An undergraduate student who is the surviving spouse, registered domestic partner, or dependent child of a California resident killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon Building, or the crash of United Airlines Flight 93, may be exempt from nonresident supplemental tuition and mandatory system-wide fees. Eligible students must meet the financial need requirements for the Cal Grant A program. 14) Recipient of a Congressional Medal of Honor or the Child of a Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. An undergraduate student who is a recipient of a Congressional Medal of Honor or who is the child of a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor may be exempt from nonresident supplemental tuition and mandatory system-wide fees. The recipient of the Medal of Honor must be a California resident or must have been a California resident at the time of his or her death. The student may not be older than 27 years old and the student’s annual income may not exceed the national poverty level. back to topEligibility Requirements—Military ExemptionsEligibility Requirements for Military Exemptions from Nonresident Supplemental TuitionBecause eligibility requirements may be easier to meet under federal law than state law, the Residence Deputy will make a determination of eligibility under both federal and state law and assign the benefit that is more advantageous to the student. Your eligibility for exemptions is based on verifying military documents. See also Establishing Residency While Exempt. NOTICE: The student is cautioned that this summation is not a complete explanation of the laws regarding residence. Additional information about Residency requirements is available on this site; see Who Is a Resident. Changes may be made in the residence requirements between the publication date of this statement and the relevant residence determination date. Federal Military Waiver Of Nonresident Supplemental Tuition —Active DutyThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 provides that any student (undergraduate, graduate, or professional) who is a Member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for a period of more than 30 days and whose domicile or permanent duty station is in California, or the spouse, registered domestic partner, or dependent child of such a Member, is entitled to an exemption from nonresident supplemental tuition. As an active duty member, you may be eligible for an exemption while continuously enrolled, during which time you must fulfill Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requirements in order to maintain waiver eligibility. Following a subsequent change in the Member’s permanent duty station to a location outside California, the Member’s spouse, domestic partner, or dependent child who remains continuously enrolled at the University will continue to receive the exemption. 30 Days Active Duty. This Federal law grants eligibility to a Member of the Armed Forces who “is” on active duty for 30 days. This is interpreted to mean that as of the Residence Determination Date of the term for which the student (i.e., Member, spouse, domestic partner, or dependent child) seeks to qualify for an exemption, the Member must be on active duty status, but if the Member has been on active duty for less than 30 days, he or she can satisfy the 30-day requirement if there is adequate proof that the status will continue for at least 30 days. The Residence Determination Date is the day instruction begins at the last of the University of California campuses to open for the quarter, and for schools on the semester system, the day instruction begins for the semester. Eligibility Requirements For Federal Military ExemptionThe student must meet all of the following requirements.
The student must provide the following:
Member of the Military (State Law)—Active DutyA member of the military may be exempted from nonresident supplemental tuition if s/he is stationed in California on active duty, unless the assignment is for the purpose of attending a state-supported institution of higher education. An Undergraduate student may be entitled to an exemption from the nonresident supplemental tuition indefinitely under this exemption while active duty in California. Graduate and Professional students are limited to two years; see Graduate & Professional Students; see Graduate & Professional Students, below. Graduate & Professional Students—Two Year Limit. A graduate or professional student must not have been stationed in California for more than two years immediately prior to the residence determination date of the quarter for which the exemption is requested. Because the exemption period is limited to no more than two years for graduate and professional students, it is imperative that the student designate California as the state of legal residence (not “home of record”) on appropriate military records, and take steps to establish California residency within one year of arrival. Following the two year exemption period, the graduate or professional student must file a Petition for Classification with the Registrar’s Office to determine if s/he continues to qualify for a resident classification; see Establishing Residency While Exempt. Requirements: The student must be a member of the armed forces who:
The student must provide the following:
back to topDependent of Member of the Military (State Law)—Active DutyIf you are a student who is a dependent natural or adopted child, stepchild, spouse or registered domestic partner of a member of the armed forces of the United Sates who is stationed in CA on active duty, you may be entitled to a resident classification. Financial independence will not be a requirement and the waiver is available to all children who are dependents for federal income tax purposes; it is not limited to minors. Duration of this exemption for Undergraduates depends on the member’s active duty status and permanent duty station. Graduate and Professional student dependents are limited to two years of this exemption; see Two Year Limit below. Military dependents granted this exemption are obligated to notify the Residence Deputy immediately upon the change in the military member’s status, so the residence classification can be adjusted accordingly. Requirements: The student must be the dependent of a member of the armed forces who:
The student must provide the following:
The student must provide the following:
Former Members of the Military. An undergraduate or graduate or professional student who is a former member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in California who was on active duty for more than one year immediately prior to being discharged from the Armed Forces may be eligible for a resident classification for the length of time he or she lives in this state after being discharged up to the minimum time necessary to become a resident (366 days); see Establishing Residency While Exempt. Dependent Graduate and Professional students—Two Year Limit. A Graduate or Professional Student will be eligible for this exemption for two years as a military dependent, during which time s/he must fulfill UC residence requirements in order to maintain residence status. Because the exemption period is limited to no more than two years for graduate and professional students, it is imperative that the student designate California as the state of legal residence (not “home of record”) on appropriate military records, and take steps to establish California residency within one year of arrival; see Establishing Residency While Exempt. back to topMilitary Members, Dependents and Veterans
Military Members Stationed Outside of California. If you (student or parent) are now or were an active duty member of the US Military and were once a California resident and consider your absence(s) to be of a temporary nature due to military orders outside of California, the burden will be on you to verify that you had met the requirements for residence status in California prior to your departure, and that nothing was done inconsistent with a claim of a continuing California residence during the entirety of your absence on Military orders. Read the information about Temporary Absences under Residency and Who Is a Resident? Graduates of a California High School. Military Members, their spouses or dependents who attended high school in California for three or more years (9th grade included) and graduated from a California high school (or attained the equivalent) may be exempt from nonresident supplemental tuition. **This exemption is available to all qualified students, not just family members of U.S. Armed Forces personnel; see Exemptions from Nonresident Supplemental Tuition. Military Members Stationed Within California. If you (the student) are a member of the U.S. military stationed in California on active duty, you may be exempt from the Nonresident Supplemental Tuition under current UC and State Regulations or Federal Regulations; see Exemptions from Nonresident Supplemental Tuition and Eligibility Requirements for Military Exemptions from Nonresident Supplemental Tuition. Military Documents Required. In addition to verification of other legal ties of intent maintained in California for the duration of your absence from California under Military Orders, or to make determination about your presence in California under Military Orders or your domicile (permanent home), a Residence Deputy may request all of the following documents:
You may be asked to provide the Residence Deputy on campus with a statement from your commanding officer or personnel officer stating that your assignment to active duty in California is not for educational purposes. The letter must include the dates of your assignment to the state. This letter may be requested because the Orders may not make clear the purpose of the assignment to CA. The Residence Deputy may request the following documents as well:
Applicants and students are responsible for submitting ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION AND INFORMATION to the campus Residence Deputy in support of their in-state residency request. Personally sensitive information may be removed. Social Security Numbers must be removed from all documents submitted. Veterans of the U.S. Military. You will be considered “financially independent” when considered for residence status if you are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. Read about the requirements for resident classification for tuition and fees under Residency. An undergraduate or graduate or professional student who is a former member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in California who was on active duty for more than one year immediately prior to being discharged from the Armed Forces may be eligible for an exemption from nonresident tuition; see Former Members of the Military. Members of the National Guard. For information on the Cal Vet Fee Waiver program, or Dependent of Deceased or Disabled Member of the California National Guard program, verification of attendance, and additional information for veterans regarding benefits and student services contact the UC Davis Veterans Affairs Office. UC Davis Veterans Affairs Office http://trv.ucdavis.edu/; vaoffice@ucdavis.edu Veterans Affairs Office back to topNonresident Supplemental Tuition for Nonresident StudentsIf you have not been living in California with intent to make it your permanent home for more than one year immediately before the residence determination date for each term in which you propose to attend the University, you must pay Nonresident Supplemental Tuition in addition to all other tuition amounts; for the term in question, see http://www.ormp.ucdavis.edu/studentfees. The Residence Determination Date is the day instruction begins at the last of the University of California campuses to open for the quarter, and for schools on the semester system, the day instruction begins for the semester. Nonresident students may apply for a change of classification to resident status once all the requirements below have been met. Financial Independence and Establishing Residency. Read here the rigorous financial independence requirements that need to be met when establishing residency in California. To prove financial independence, you must be able to document that you have not been claimed as an income tax dependent by any individual for two tax years immediately preceding the term, and that you have been totally self-sufficient for two full years prior to the residence determination date, supporting yourself, for example, through jobs, financial aid, commercial/institutional loans in your name only, and savings from your earnings. You must be able to document that you have paid rent and all other expenses from your own earnings. For information related to Tax Filing visit the Student Accounting website, here. back to topEstablishing Residency While ExemptBe sure to plan ahead so that you take steps to establish California residence a full year before you lose eligibility for the exemption or waiver. Sometimes students believe they will continue to pay resident tuition as long as they take steps to become a California resident any time during the waiver period. This is NOT correct. If at any time you wish to become a resident for tuition purposes, you must take steps to establish California residency one year prior to the term you wish to be classified as a resident. After which, you must file a Petition for Classification to Resident with the Office of the Registrar during the published filing period to determine if you qualify for resident classification. If you wait to establish California residence, you delay the earliest time we can classify you as a resident. Refer to Establishing Intent to Become a California Resident. back to top |
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