Under California Law, each CSU campus must determine the residence of all new and returning students. Nonresidents are required to pay nonresident tuition and meet other conditions. Generally, to be eligible for a resident classification, an adult student must have established and maintained permanent res- idence in California at least ONE YEAR prior to the residence determination date.
Minors derive residence from their parents.
Proof of residence requires evidence of both physical presence and intent to remain indefinitely in California at least one year prior to the residence determination date. In addition, other rules and exceptions apply.