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The information in this section is intended for applicants who have not yet attended the University, and are requesting to change/correct reported residency information that may affect their CSU tuition and fees. This form and instructions also apply to returning students who have lost continuing student standing and are now reapplying, or returning students who are seeking a new degree and are now reapplying.
Provide clear copies of documents that support your claim for residency. Minor students must submit supporting documents for their parent(s). Documents must be dated one year and one day prior to the Residence Determination Date* for the term in which you are seeking residence status for tuition purposes. These dates are as follows:
Fall Semester | September 20th |
Spring Semester | January 25th |
Summer Semester | June 1st |
*Documents must be dated one year and one day prior to the Residence Determination Date.
A minimum of THREE DOCUMENTS is required. At least one document must be from list A, and the remaining documents may be selected from either List A or List B.
Options to meet the requirement:
List A:
List B:
*Actions and/or documents that show residential ties to a State or country other than California may cause a denial of residency.
Fall Semester | September 20th |
Spring Semester | January 25th |
Summer Semester | June 1st |
*A complete request must be submitted for review by the residency document deadline. Documents will not be accepted late and your current residency status for tuition purposes will remain final.
The information in this section is intended for applicants who have not yet attended the University, and are requesting to change/correct reported residency information that may affect their CSU tuition and fees. This form and instructions also apply to returning students who have lost continuing student standing and are now reapplying, or returning students who are seeking a new degree and are now reapplying.
Provide clear copies of documents that support your claim for residency. Minor students must submit supporting documents for their parent(s). Documents must be dated one year and one day prior to the Residence Determination Date* for the term in which you are seeking residence status for tuition purposes. These dates are as follows:
Fall Semester | September 20th |
Spring Semester | January 25th |
Summer Semester | June 1st |
*Documents must be dated one year and one day prior to the Residence Determination Date.
A minimum of THREE DOCUMENTS is required. At least one document must be from list A, and the remaining documents may be selected from either List A or List B.
Options to meet the requirement:
List A:
List B:
*Actions and/or documents that show residential ties to a State or country other than California may cause a denial of residency.
Fall Semester | September 20th |
Spring Semester | January 25th |
Summer Semester | June 1st |
*A complete request must be submitted for review by the residency document deadline. Documents will not be accepted late and your current residency status for tuition purposes will remain final.
Students not classified as California residents for tuition purposes under the standard rules, may qualify for an exception or an exemption from payment of nonresident tuition fees and may be eligible to qualify as a resident for tuition purposes based on certain exceptions in the Uniform Student Residency Requirements.
Provide clear copies of documents that support your request for the exception or exemption you are applying for to update your residency classification if applicable before the following dates:
Fall Semester | September 20th |
Spring Semester | January 25th |
Summer Semester | June 1st |
*Documents must be dated one year and one day prior to the Residence Determination Date.
Below are some examples of possible exceptions or exemptions:
1. Complete a California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request also referred to as AB-540/AB-2000/SB-68.
2. Military
4. Employees of the CSU or California State
5. Employees of California School Districts
For additional information on Exceptions & Exemptions, please click here.
Submit your complete exemption request to our Residency Questionnaire Dropbox by clicking on the button below:
Fall Semester | September 20th |
Spring Semester | January 25th |
Summer Semester | June 1st |
*A complete request must be submitted for review by the residency document deadline. Documents will not be accepted late and your current residency status for tuition purposes will remain final.
Students classified as nonresidents may appeal to the Chancellor's Office within 30 calendar days of the issuance of the notification of the final campus decision. The campus decision may be appealed only if at least one of the following applies:
Students must explain why the appeal meets one or more of the above appeal criteria and provide supporting documentation. For example, a "significant error of fact" could be demonstrated by stating that the campus incorrectly determined that a specific document, such as a driver's license, was untimely and by providing a copy of the document establishing the error. An appeal that only states "a significant error of fact," will be denied.
If you decide to appeal, you must submit an online appeal at www.calstate.edu/residency.
Appeals via email, fax and U.S. mail will not be accepted. A student with a documented disability that prohibits the student from submitting an appeal through the California State University website should contact:
The California State University
Office of the Chancellor
Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
401 Golden Shore, 6th Floor
Long Beach, California 90802-4210
Questions concerning the appeal changes and content may be referred to Dr. Ana Aguayo-Bryant, Assistant Director, Student Affairs Programs, at aaguayo@calstate.edu.