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The statewide application (CCCApply) categorizes students into California residents or nonresidents. While both residents and nonresidents can enroll, nonresidents will incur tuition and capital outlay fees.

Students desiring a change in residency or seeking AB 540 exemption should submit the Residency Reclassification Petition or AB 540 Nonresident Tuition Exemption.

For assistance, students can visit the admission and records office or schedule an online appointment with admissions and records.

California Residents for Tuition Purposes

Residents of California for tuition purposes are defined as individuals who have lived in the state for at least one year and one day prior to the beginning of the semester, who can demonstrate an intention to remain in California and who are allowed to establish domicile in the United States. It is the student's responsibility to provide evidence to support their claim of residency.

Students aged 18 to 19 may combine their parent's continuous residence in California prior to their 18th birthday with their own continuous residence from their 18th birthday onward in order to meet the one-year residency requirement.

For unmarried students under the age of 18, residency is determined by the legal residence of their parents and/or guardians. A married minor establishes residency from the date of marriage and must fulfill the one-year physical presence and intent requirement.

Nonresidents for Tuition Purposes

Nonresidents for tuition purposes are individuals who have lived in the state for less than one year prior to the start of the semester, or who hold specific non-immigrant visas that prevent them from establishing domicile in the United States.

For further information, see residency information/reclassification.

International Students

International students attending on F-1 visas are nonresidents.

Please consult the International Student Center for details concerning application and registration.

Military Personnel

Military personnel are classified as residents while they are stationed in California for active duty. Their spouses and dependents are also considered residents during the first year of active duty in California. However, they must provide proof of establishing residency after that first year.

AB 540 Nonresident Tuition Exemption

Under California law (AB 540 and subsequent legislation), eligible students, including certain undocumented students and others who are not eligible for residency, may qualify for an exemption from nonresident tuition if they meet California educational attendance requirements and submit the required affidavit.

The California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request Form is available on the student portal.

Students who may qualify for the California Dream Act are encouraged to visit the Dream Resource Center for additional information and support.

Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Holders and Refugee Students

Under California Education Code section 68075.6, eligible Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders and refugee students who settle in California upon entry to the United States are granted a temporary exemption from nonresident tuition.

This exemption is valid for up to one year from the date the student establishes residence in California after entering the U.S. and applies to eligible individuals admitted under federal SIV or refugee programs, including certain Afghan and Iraqi nationals and their immediate family members.