Every student's California residency is determined by the college and is based on the information they submitted on their application for admission.
Note: California residency for tuition purposes is different from U.S. citizenship/permanent resident status.
Students will receive an email from admissions and records notifying them of their residency status. The college will determine whether a student is a California resident or nonresident (for tuition purposes). Students who are classified as nonresidents:
- pay nonresident tuition
- are not eligible for state-based financial aid
- cannot participate in programs for California residents
How to Petition for Reclassification
DACA recipients can establish California residency and change their classification if they have lived in the state for one year plus one day before the semester begins and can demonstrate they intend to remain a California resident.
To petition for reclassification as a DACA recipient at Citrus College, students must submit the Residency Reclassification Petition form with the required proof.
Undocumented students who do not have DACA may be eligible to apply for the Nonresident Tuition Exemption (AB 540 affidavit). Please refer to the next tab below.
