Residency
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The laws of California require every
student attending California State University to be classified as
either a resident or nonresident for tuition purposes. This
classification is important because only nonresidents must pay
tuition. The rules for determining the residence status of students
attending CSU are stated in the Uniform Student Residency
Requirements contained in California Education Code sections 68000 –
68084 and 68120 – 68134. California Code of Regulations, Title 5,
sections 41901 through 41916 contain the implementing requirements
necessary to establish residence for tuition purposes set forth in
the Education Code.
"Residence" for purposes of tuition
classification is the location with which a person is considered to
have the most settled and permanent connection, where that person
intends to remain, and to return. As formally defined in the Uniform
Student Residence Requirements, residence is "the place where one
remains when not called elsewhere for labor or other special or
temporary purpose, and to which s/he returns in seasons of repose"
(Education Code § 68062(b)). Each person may have only one
residence. Residence may be changed only by a combination of
physical presence and intention to remain at a new place
indefinitely. A former residence is not lost until a new one is
gained (Education Code § 68062(c)).
Tuition Exemption Request
To request nonresident tuition
exemption complete and return the
California Nonresident
Tuition Exemption Request (PDF) form. Fill out and return to
Admissions and Records.
Residence Questionnaire for New
Students
Additional information may be
required to determine your residence status. Complete and return
the CSU
Residence Questionnaire (PDF) if requested by the Admissions
and Records office.
Residence Reclassification for
Continuing Students
To change your classification
from "nonresident" to "resident," you must first prove that you
have been a California resident for at least a year and one day.
You must also prove that you have taken steps to fulfill the
California residency requirements, as legally defined by
California State University. For more information please see the
following documents:
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