Residency
*Graduate Admissions Applicants and First-Term Graduate Students: Visit the Graduate California Residency page for residency information.
Residency classification for tuition purposes determines whether a student is issued in-state or out-of-state tuition rates, with out-of-state tuition being higher. Residency in the State of California alone does not automatically qualify a student for the in-state tuition rate.
Residency is a combination of three factors: physical presence, intent to remain in California indefinitely, and a valid immigration status. Please review the following to determine if you are eligible to apply. Residency determination can take 2 to 4 weeks to complete.
- California State University (CSU)
- Rules and Regulations for Establishing Residency
- California Non-Resident Tuition Exemption (AB 540)
- Ten Things You Need to Know about California Residency for Tuition Purposes
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Applying for Residency:
| Term | Application Deadline | |
| Fall | September 20th | October 1st |
| Spring | January 25th | March 1st |
| Summer | June 1st | July 1st |
Application Deadline: The last day to submit the CSU Residence Questionnaire.
The date by which you must qualify for California residency to be eligible for in-state tuition.
Follow the 3 steps below:
- Read instructions:
- First-term student, not enrolled: read this instruction [pdf]
- Continuing students (undergraduate and graduate): read this instruction [pdf]
- Download, completely fill out, and sign the .
- . We do not accept paper copies.
Appealing a Denied Request
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