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California Residency Determination<\/span><\/h1>\n

California Education Code and Title 5, Sections 54000-54072 require that each student enrolled in or applying for admission to a California community college provide information and evidence to determine his\/her residence classification for tuition purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

To qualify as a California resident, you must verify <\/span>physical presence <\/i><\/span>in California and <\/span>intent <\/i><\/span>to become a resident one-year and one day prior to the residency determination date, which is the published date before classes begin for a new semester. The one-year and one day period begins when you are not only present in California, but have also demonstrated clear intent to become a resident of California. Physical presence within the state solely for educational purposes does not constitute establishing California residence regardless of the length of that presence. The Taft College dorms are ineligible and cannot be considered a permanent California state residence.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

The burden of proof is on the student to verify <\/span>both<\/b><\/span> physical presence in California AND intent to make California your residence. Please bring ALL documents necessary to establish residency to the Admissions office.<\/span><\/p>\n

Below is a checklist of documents you should provide to verify your California residency status. <\/span>Please note: no single document is a determining factor.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Document Checklist: Primary Evidence<\/span><\/h2>\n

TWO (2) proofs in your name OR your parent\u2019s name if under 19 dated on or before one year and one day prior to the start of the semester.<\/span><\/p>\n

Intent<\/span><\/h3>\n