PROVISIONS ELIGIBLE FOR NONRESIDENT TUITION EXEMPTION
Review exemptions below you may be eligible and attach supporting documentation. Skip Part 3 if applying for exemption.
I am a full-time employee (or a dependent or spouse of an employee) of the following colleges/universities:
Documentation Required: Statement on letterhead from one of the following schools verifying full-time employment.
California Community College
California State University or College
University of California
Maritime Academy
I am a full-time credentialed employee of a California public school enrolling in college for purposes of fulfilling
credential-related requirements. Documentation Required: 1)Copy of valid credential and 2)Statement on letterhead of
full-time employment by a public school, position requires certification qualifications.
I have been employed as a seasonal agricultural worker for at least a total of two months of each of the past two years.
Documentation Required: Letter from employer verifying months of employment in prior two years.
Eligible exemption: Special Immigrant Visa: ______ September 11 dependent survivor
You will receive a response within 2-3 business days. If more information is needed to determine your residency, we will
email you. If you already registered, your nonresident fees will be reversed once your request is approved. If request is
denied, students may appeal decision to the Director, Outreach & Enrollment Services. Appeals must be submitted within
the term residency reclassification is requested.
TERM SEMESTER BEGINS RESIDENCE DETERMINATION DATE RECLASSIFICATION DEADLINE
Fall 2019 August 12, 2019 August 11, 2018 August 26, 2019
Spring 2020 January 21, 2020 January 20, 2019 February 3, 2020
Summer 2020 June 15, 2020 June 14, 2019 June 29, 2020
Fall 2020 August 17, 2020 August 16, 2019 August 31, 2020
PART 3: EVIDENCE OF INTENT TO MAKE CALIFORNIA THE STUDENT’S PERMANENT HOME
1. You may skip this section if applying for one of the provisions above or are applying as a Foster Youth under
court-orders.
2. Complete below and provide documentation for at least three (3) of the following activities.
3. Your documents must show that you have lived in California as of the Residence Determination Date or
ear prior for the term
ou are requestin
residenc
for.
ACTIVITY OF INTENT TO ESTABLISH CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY MONTH YEAR
Ownership of residential property or continuous occupancy of rented or leased property in
California. (Example: Rental or lease agreement.)
Registering to vote and voting in California. (Example: Voter’s registration.)
Licensing from California for professional practice.
Active membership in California professional, religious, merchant, service organizations or social
clubs. (Example: California Lions, or Rotary club member.)
Showing California as home address on federal income tax forms. (Example: W-2, 540, 1040)
Payment of California state income tax as a resident.
Maintaining California motor vehicle license plates/registration.
Maintaining California driver's license or a California ID card.
Establishing and maintaining active California bank accounts. (Example: Bank Statements)
Being the petitioner of divorce in California. (Example: Divorce petition.)
DD 214, Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) while in the armed forces, or your military order.
If a dependent of military member, provide documentation to verify relationship to military member.
Registering for the Selective Service in California (indicating California address.)
OFFICE USE ONLY
Checklist: 1)Age/dependency, 2)Citizenship, 3)Date eligibiilty
US Citizen PR/TR (issue/exp date) + 3 Activities within Res Det Date
Visa Eligible (copy) + 3 Activities within Res Det Date
Foster Youth CA Court Orders (update SVAMIST)
Guardianship Court Order + 3 Activities within Res Det Date
Guardian Statement within Res Det Date + 3 Activities within Res Det Date
VA Dependent verify to military member
Othe
/DACA = INELIGIBLE, AB540 eligible?
Processed by: _________________________ Date: ____________
Approved Denied: __________________________________
Term: Spring Summer Fall Year: _____________
Note: Update future term if active (i.e. summer then fall)
SFAREGS R = Resident
Student Notification: In-person US Mail Email
Updated 1.10.2020