Residence for Tuition Purposes

Find links to information about California residence for tuition purposes.

How the University of California establishes residence:

• About Residence for Tuition Purposes
• Criteria to Establish Residence for Tuition Purposes
  • Financial Independence
• Exemptions and Waivers from Nonresident Tuition
  • Special Circumstances Resident Classification
  • Non-Resident Supplementation Tuition Exempt Classification

• Resources for Undocumented Students (AB 540)
• Temporary Absences

Changing your residence classification (continuing students):

• How to Change Your Nonresident Status to Resident
• Change of Classification Petition (PDF)

Additional information:

• Residence Filing Dates and Deadlines
• Registration Fees