(a) A student seeking reclassification as a resident, who was classified as a nonresident in the preceding term, shall be determined financially independent or dependent in accordance with Education Code section 68044.
(b) A student who has established financial independence may be reclassified as a resident if the student has met the requirements of section 54020 for one year prior to the residence determination date.
(c) In determining whether the student has objectively manifested intent to establish California residence, financial independence shall weigh in favor of finding California residence, and financial dependence shall weigh against finding California residence.
(d) Financial dependence in the current or preceding calendar year shall weigh more heavily against finding California residence than shall financial dependence in earlier calendar years. Financial dependence in the current or preceding calendar year shall be overcome only if
(1) the parent on whom the student is dependent is a California resident, or
(2) there is no evidence of the student's continuing residence in another state.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044, and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 68044, Education Code.
1. Amendment filed 3-4-91 by Board of Governors of California Community Colleges with the Secretary of State; operative 4-5-91 (Register 91, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code Section 70901.5(b).
2. Editorial correction of History 1 (Register 95, No. 19).
This database is current through 5/3/24 Register 2024, No. 18.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 5, § 54032, 5 CA ADC § 54032
