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UC RESIDENCE POLICY AND GUIDELINES 2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR Office of the President UC Legal, Office of the General Counsel 1111 Franklin Street Oakland, CA 94607-5200 university of california.edu Rev. 04.01.2021 Table of Contents I. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................ 4 II. PRINCIPLES GOVERNING RESIDENCY DETERMINATIONS .............................................. 6 III. RESIDENCY POLICY ...................................................................................................... 8 A. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS AND CLASSIFICATIONS ........................................................8 B. WHO MUST SATISFY THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS ....................................................8 1. Dependent Students ..................................................................................................................... 8 2. Independent Students ................................................................................................................... 8 C. ELEMENTS OF RESIDENCE ..............................................................................................9 1. Physical Presence .......................................................................................................................... 9 2. Intent ........................................................................................................................................... 9 D. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES RESIDENT CLASSIFICATION ................................................... 10 1. Student Member of the U.S. Armed Forces ................................................................................ 10 2. Student Dependent of a Member of the U.S. Armed Forces ....................................................... 10 3. California Ward of the Court or Foster Youth ............................................................................. 10 4. Dependent of a California Resident Parent (Condit Bill) ............................................................. 10 5. Two-Year Care and Control ......................................................................................................... 10 6. California Public School Teacher ................................................................................................. 11 7. Graduate of Bureau of Indian Affairs School .............................................................................. 11 8. Amateur Student Athlete ............................................................................................................ 11 9. Refugee, VAWA, T Visa, U Visa ................................................................................................... 11 10. University / LLC Employees ......................................................................................................... 11 11. Dependent of Member of Academic Senate ............................................................................... 11 E. STUDENTS EXEMPT FROM PAYMENT OF NRST .............................................................. 11 1. AB 540 Nonresident NRST Exemption ......................................................................................... 11 2. Former Member of the U.S. Armed Forces ................................................................................. 11 3. Veterans HEOA and VACAA ........................................................................................................ 11 F. TUITION / MANDATORY SYSTEMWIDE FEE POLICY ....................................................... 11 1. Recipient of Congressional Medal of Honor ............................................................................... 11 2. CalVet College Fee Waiver .......................................................................................................... 11 3. Alan Pattee Scholarship .............................................................................................................. 11 UC RESIDENCE POLICY AND GUIDELINES – 2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR 2 | Page IV. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................... 12 A. ABSENCES ................................................................................................................... 12 B. RULES RELATED TO MINORS ........................................................................................ 12 V. RESIDENCY APPEALS ................................................................................................. 15 APPENDICES ......................................................................................................................... 16 APPENDIX A: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ............................................................................. 16 1. Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 16 2. Sources of Financial Support ....................................................................................................... 16 APPENDIX B: VETERANS – MILITARY PROVISIONS ................................................................ 18 APPENDIX C: IMMIGRATION INFORMATION ........................................................................ 21 1. Eligible Visas ............................................................................................................................... 21 APPENDIX D: AB 540 NONRESIDENT NRST EXEMPTION - REQUIREMENTS ............................ 27 California High School Graduate – AB 540 ........................................................................................ 27 APPENDIX E: SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS ................................................................................... 29 UC RESIDENCE POLICY AND GUIDELINES – 2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR 3 | Page I. TERMS and DEFINITIONS Academic Year – July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 for purposes of admission and financial aid. For purposes of determining a Residency Classification, Academic Year starts on the relevant Residence Determination Date (“RDD”) as set per campus policy. (Refer to “Residence Determination Dates”) Adult – A person who is 18 years of age or older. Child – A natural or adopted son or daughter. The term “child” does not include stepchild unless expressly noted. A Child is considered as a Dependent Student subject to the provisions in Sec. III.B. 1. Contingent Resident Classification – A Resident Classification for purposes of UC tuition that is contingent on factors other than Residency Requirements as specified in Regents Policy 3105. Refer to “Sec. III.D.” Dependent Student – an undergraduate Student under age 24 as of Dec. 31 of the 2021-22 Academic Year and who does not otherwise qualify as an Independent Student as specified in “Sec. III.B.2” must be dependent on eligible Parents who are required to qualify for a Residency Classification concurrently with the Dependent Student. Students who are dependent on an adult other than a parent may be eligible for “Sec. III.D. 5. Two- Year Care and Control” Domicile – a person’s permanent place of dwelling with the intent to remain, where there is a legal relationship between the person and a locality. A person can have only one “domicile” also referred to as “residence” for purposes of UC tuition. A Student and/or Parent who move to California and who fail to sever all ties to any former domicile, including the continued maintenance of the prior domicile, will not meet the University’s requirements for Residency for purposes of tuition. Enrollment – The date the Student has signed up for classes or the date the Student’s fees are paid, whichever occurs first. Financial Independence – Undergraduate Students under age 24 who have demonstrated they are self-supporting starting at least one calendar year prior to the relevant RDD. Refer to “Appendix A: Financial Independence” Graduate Student – Includes graduate academic Students, graduate professional degree Students, and Students enrolled in a teacher credential program regardless of age. Green Card – see “Permanent Resident Card” Independent Student – A Student who is eligible to demonstrate satisfaction of the Residency Requirements without regard to a Parent as described in “Sec. III.II.B.2.” A Student who is dependent on an adult other than a Parent and who has not satisfied these requirements is not considered to be an Independent Student. Institution – Any University of California campus, any California State University campus, any California Community College, or the California Maritime Academy. Lawful Permanent Resident – Lawful Permanent Resident (“LPR”), also known as a “Permanent Resident” or “Green Card” holder are non-citizens authorized to live permanently in the U.S. Legal Guardian –a Legal Guardian for a minor child as appointed by a child-dependency court. A Probate guardianship, Power of Attorney, or Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit does not confer legal guardianship for purposes of a Residency Classification. Mandatory Systemwide Fees – Uniform fees assessed to all registered Students; fees under this definition include Tuition, Student Services Fee, and any other mandatory fees that may be adopted. Minor – For purposes of a Residency Classification, any person who is under 18 years of age. For purposes of USCIS immigration, any dependent child under age 21. Nonresident Supplemental Tuition (“NRST”) – The university-wide mandatory charge accessed across all campuses of the University