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WHO MAY ATTEND?
Folsom Lake College is open to those individuals who are high school graduates (or the equivalent) or who are at least 18 years of age and able to profit from the instruction offered. Students under 18 who have not completed high school may be admitted upon the recommendation of their high school and approval of the college. A completed application with declared residency must be submitted for all students prior to enrolling in classes.
Courses Open to All
Every course, course section, or class offered by the Los Rios Community College District that receives state support is open to you if you have been admitted to the college and meet the course requirements (prerequisites) unless specifically exempted by law, and as may be established to Chapter II, Division 2, Part VI, Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, commencing with Section 51006.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Under California State Education Code regulations, students establish residency through the application process. The burden of proof to clearly demonstrate both physical presence in California and intent to establish California residency lies with the student (Title 5, section 54024).
Click this link to download and print the Residency Reclassification Application and Instructions.
Eligibility
Physical presence in the State of California for one year does not automatically qualify a student as a California resident. To be eligible for California residency, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or hold a U.S. Immigration status that does not prevent establishment of residency. The following visa status holders cannot establish residency regardless of the length of time in California: B-1, B-2, C, D-1, D-2, F-1, F-2, H-2, H-3, J-1, J-2, M-1, M-2, O-2, P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4, Q and TN/TD. *
- Verify physical presence in California one year and one day prior to the first day of the semester (the residency determination date).
- Clearly verify intent to make California your permanent place of residence.
- Establish financial independence from a non-resident parent or guardian.
NOTE: Students may also qualify for California residency under certain Exceptions to General Residency Regulations.
* If you are the holder of a visa type that prohibits establishment of residency but you have filed for a change of status, then you are able to submit a request for residency reclassification. Your residency determination date is based on the date of your application of change of status (submit copy of the Notice of Action from INS for the status adjustment).
California Residency Requirements - Financial Independence
California Residency Requirements - Minors
Non-Residents
Students who have not established residency in California for one year and one day prior to the beginning of the term in which they wish to enroll, residents of other states or territories of the United States, and residents of foreign countries must pay nonresident tuition in order to attend FLC.
Non-Immigrant Aliens who are in the USA under a non-immigrant classification such as B, C, D, F, H, J or M cannot gain a resident status since the law relating to him/her provides that he/she is required to maintain a residence in another country and is only allowed to remain in the USA temporarily.
Aliens with B-1, B-2, F, J, and M status may be admitted to the college as full-time students subject to admission to the college’s international student program.
California AB 540: Special exemption from out-of-state tuition
Certain non-residents who have attended a high school (public or private) in California for three or more years AND have graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent in California may qualify for the AB540 non-resident fee exemption. If you feel you are eligible for this exemption, please download and complete the AB 540 form and submit to the A&R office along with an official copy of your high school transcript(s).
Reclassification of Residency
Residency Reclassification Applications are available online or in the A&R office. You must make an appointment with Lupe Martinez in order to submit your residency reclassification paperwork. Please call 916-608-6568 for your appointment.
In order to not be dropped from your classes due to non-payment of fees, you should initiate your residency reclassification PRIOR to enrollment in classes.
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