Is there a way to avoid paying non-resident fees for California colleges?

Question:

I have a friend who lives in another state and wants to go to college here in California. The non-resident fees are very expensive though. Is there a way to avoid them?

Thanks!

Answer:
Students who come to California can establish residency in one year.

Your friend could move to California before applying (or, if he is unscrupulous could use a California address when applying).

There is no proper way to do it. You could attempt to defraud them using the method listed above, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Is there a way to avoid paying non-resident fees for California colleges?

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