Santa Monica College Catalog 2018 - 2019 - Admission & Attendance Information

Sep 19, 2026

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Eligibility and residency guidance for admission to Santa Monica College for the 2018–2019 catalog period, including requirements for high school completion or equivalent, age-based eligibility, and acceptable records for students aged 16–17. Provides California residency rules and exceptions, explaining proof burdens, key residency determination dates, and how legal status, physical presence, and intent are established. Clarifies resident vs nonresident tuition classification, reclassification processes for nonresident students aged 19–23, and presumptions for adult residency intent.

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Eligibility

Residency

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Residence of an Adult

Admission & Attendance Information 18 S A N T A M O N I C A C O L L E G E C A T A L O G 2 0 1 8 – 2 0 1 9 Admission & Attendance Information Eligibility Any person who has graduated from high school (or equivalent), or who is 18 years of age or older, may be admitted to Santa Monica College if he or she meets the residency requirements, and can profit from attending. Students 16 or 17 years of age may also be admitted to Santa Monica College as regularly enrolled students if they provide one of the following records to the Admissions Office: (1) an official high school transcript showing a graduation date; (2) a GED score report; (3) a CHSPE score report; or (4) a HiSET score report; or (5) a TASC score report. SMC will not accept the CHSPE, HiSET, TASC, or GED diploma without the score report. Qualifying younger students participating in SMC’s Concurrent Enrollment Program may also apply for admission (see [smc.edu/hsce](smc.edu/hsce)[ ](smc.edu/hsce)[for details](for details)) . Please see the Residency information below for important details regarding California residency requirements and how they apply to students attending Santa Monica College. Residency The following is a summary of Santa Monica College’s residency rules and their exceptions. For more detailed information, please visit the Residency webpage ([go to](go to smc.edu/)[ smc.edu/](go to smc.edu/)[ ](go to smc.edu/)admissions and click on the “Residency” link in the Policies & Programs section of the webpage), see the College Policies section of the Schedule of Classes, or contact a residence specialist in the Admissions & Records Office. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS To establish residency, a student needs to meet the three conditions below, subject to verification by submitting required proof as noted in the “Acceptable Proofs of California Residence” section. The burden of proof to demonstrate legal status, physical presence, and intent to establish residence in California is on the student (EC 68041) . 1. Legal status that permits the establishment of domicile in the United States. Essentially, student must be a US citizen, permanent resident, eligible temporary resident, hold an eligible visa, etc. Legal status must be sustained for at least one year plus one day prior to the start of the academic term. This date is known as the “Residency Determination Date”(Title 5 § 54045) 2. Physical presence is proved by being physically and continuously present in California for one year plus one day prior to the start of the academic term (the Residency Determination Date) . (Title 5 § 54020 and § 54022) . 3 Intent to esrablish residence is proven by providing evidence demonstrating intent to make California a permanent home of residence (see “Acceptable Proofs of California Residence” section below) . Taking any of the following actions (not an exhaustive list) demonstrates a lack of intent to make California a permanent home of residence: filing taxes in another state as a resident of that state; filing for divorce or a lawsuit in another state; paying resident tuition in another state; voting in another state. Moving to California for educational purposes alone does not grant residency (Education Code, § 68062(d)) . RESIDENCY PROVISIONS • Each person applying for admission to, or enrolled in, a California Community College is classified for tuition purposes as either a “resident” or a “nonresident” of the State of California. • A “resident” is defined as a citizen of the United States or a person who holds a status that allows him or her to establish residency in the United States fora minimum of one year and one day, who has proof of physical presence in the State of California for one year and one day PRIOR TO the start of the semester for which California residency is being claimed, and who presents evidence of intention to make California his or her permanent home. Dates on any documentary evidence should correspond to dates of ph

FAQs

Who is eligible for admission to Santa Monica College in the 2018–2019 catalog?

Any person who graduated from high school (or equivalent) or is 18 years of age or older may be admitted if residency requirements are met and the applicant can benefit from attending.

What records can students aged 16 or 17 submit for admission?

Students aged 16 or 17 may be admitted as regularly enrolled if they provide an official high school transcript, GED score report, CHSPE score report, HiSET score report, or a TASC score report.

How is California residency determined for tuition purposes?

Residency is based on three conditions—legal status, physical presence in California for one year plus one day prior to the term start, and intent to establish California as permanent home—subject to verification with required proof.

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