Antelope Valley College (AVC)
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6300 x6504
The State of California requires certain criteria be met before a student may be classified as a resident
for enrollment purposes.
ESTABLISHING CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY
Physical Presence in California:
The following criteria apply in proving physical presence in California:
• Individuals 18 years and older must be a U.S. citizen who has lived in California for one year and one day
prior to the first day of instruction of the semester for which classification is requested.
• Individuals under 18 years of age must be a dependent of a California resident who has resided in California
fo
r one year and one day prior to the first day of instruction of the semester for which classification i
s
requested.
NOTE: Non –U.S. Citizens
Non-U.S. citizens will be evaluated for residency based on immigration status as permanent residents or on the
type of visa held, length of stay in California, and intent to maintain California as a permanent home. Students on
B, C, D, F, H-2, H-3, J, M, O-2, P, or Q visas and students not in the United States legally are precluded from
establishing residency.
Intent to Remain in California
Individuals requesting classification as a California resident must also show intent to maintain California as a
legal residence. Just being present within the state does not show intent to become a resident. Objective
manifestations of intent to establish California residence include, but are not limited to:
California State income tax returns with
California address
Federal income tax returns with California
a
ddress
Documentation of entry into a legal agreement
in California(i.e., marriage, divorce)
Documentation of California as home state of
record as required by the military
License from California for a professional
practice
California voter registration
Current W-2 form showing California address
Active California bank accounts
Active California bank accounts, active for one
y
ear prior to residence determination date (must
show California resident address, not P.O. B
ox
a
ddress)
Documentation of ownership of residential
property or continuous occupancy of rented or
leased property in California
Selective Service Registration with California
permanent address
Documentation of credit agreements with
California business
Utility bills (gas, water, powers, telephone)
covering a one-year time span prior to residence
determination date
High school or college transcripts
Documentation of the student as a California
resident. Having received rehabilitation,
unemployment, welfare, or other state services
Documentation of active membership in service
or social clubs
Documentation of possession of California
vehicle license plates
NOTE: You will need two items form the above list. One dated one year and one day prior to the
start of the semester in which you plan to enroll, and one dated currently. All items submitted
should be in your name with a California address, unless you are submitting tax forms showing you
as a dependent.