In-state tuition for (CUNY) school?

Question

I transferred to CUNY Baruch last summer, and this July will be one year. Currently I pay out-of-state tuition. I know it varies for each school, but in general, what is the rule about paying In-state tuition? I thought you just have to be a legal resident for a given period of time and you will be able to pay in-state, but I guess not. Someone at my school's residency office said that I can't pay in-state tuition unless I am not dependent (independent) on my parents (who are in California)... But I don't apply to any of the requirements to be considered independent. Does that mean that I have no choice but to pay out-of-state tuition? PLEASE HELP ME!

Answer 1

It's pretty much a "once an out of state student always an out of state student" kinda thing.  The main reason is because they won't let  you claim the "time" you live in that state (NY) so long as you are enrolled in college.  There are a bunch of other requirements like being claimed on parents tax forms, but even if you get that one changed, you still wouldn't qualify because you were in school during that time and not always does actually "LIVING" in the state make you a legal resident.

Imagine all the money the schools make all over the country by people making the assumption of being charged in-state after a year!! Kids and parents usually figure out the high cost of their assumption after they've been attending a few years and its too late to transfer.

Answer 2

If you hadn't lived in the same state as the college is located for at least 12 months, at the time of you submitted your application then you have to pay out-of-state fees. I don't think that can't be changed after you've just been in the school for 12 months...Sorry.