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This means you must provide:  \n□ Two (2) acceptable proofs of established California residency * (see list below); and  \n□ Documentation of your valid legal status if you are not a United States citizen  \n*Additional proof may be requested if you engaged in conduct that is inconsistent with a claim for California residence. Students who are under 19 years of age cannot establish their own residency, they derive residency from their parent or legal guardian. If a student is under 19 and classified as Out-of-Country, documentation of legal status (visa, permanent resident card, notice of action, etc.) for the student and the parent must be presented. All documentation must be for the same parent or guardian. If the student lives with a legal guardian, court guardianship documents must also be submitted. LISTED BELOW ARE ITEMS THAT MAY BE ATTACHED TO THIS PETITION AS EVIDENCE OF PHYSICAL PRESENCE AND INTENT. A STUDENT MUST SUBMIT A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) ITEMS (1 primary and 1 secondary). Some students may be required to show more than two proofs of residency depending on the circumstances of their non-resident status.  \nAll documents submitted must be valid, legible, and dated at least one (1) year and one (1) day before the session/ semester start date and include NAME andA PHYSICAL CALIFORNIA ADDRESS, NO P.O. BOXES. Please do not highlight or write on your documents. With the exception of the driver’s license or California ID, documents CANNOT be older than 2 years prior to the start ofthe term for which residency is being requested. Students attending out-of-state colleges may be required to show proof of paying nonresident tuition at that college.  \n***Only one item from each category will be accepted. ***  \nPRIMARY PROOFS  \n1. Valid California Driver License/ID or □ CA DMV Printout (Online printout not accepted) or □ CA car registration  \n2. California 540 tax form with California as the home address for the previous year including signature page  \n(540NR form NOT acceptable)  \n3. Voter’s registration card or proof of voter registration stamped by County Registrar’s Office (Receipts not accepted)  \nSECONDARY PROOFS  \n1. Utility bill (DWP, gas, telephone, electric, cable, etc.) for the appropriate time period.  \n2. Apartment/home lease or rental agreement (one-year current) -NO ROOM RENTALS OR MONTH TO MONTH  \n3. Proof of California car insurance (insurance card or policy) . Student, or parent if student is under 19, must be Primary Insured Driver. We will not accept insurance renewal bill as proof.  \n4. California bank account statement (Statement end date is the date that is used) -NO CREDIT CARDSTATEMENTS.  \n5. California health insurance—must include resident address and issue date.  \n6. California public library membership, if dated or, Printout of library account information w/ library add","cbCaidofwHZGD9Wh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidofwHZGD9Wh","pdf",448115,"English","# Residency Eligibility Dates\n## General Residency Policy\n## Burden of Proof and Required Submission\n## Primary Proofs\n## Secondary Proofs\n## General Information and Definitions","[{\"question\":\"What is the general rule for qualifying as a California resident student?\",\"answer\":\"The student must have been a legal California resident for at least one year and one day before the semester start, demonstrate intent to establish California residency for a minimum of two years, avoid conduct inconsistent with residency, and not be prohibited from establishing residency by law.\"},{\"question\":\"What does a student need to prove for California residency?\",\"answer\":\"The student must clearly provide proof of both physical presence in California and intent to establish permanent California residence. 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