… residency status determines student eligibility for the California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG Fee Waiver). California Residency A California resident must have resided In California for one (1) year and one (1) day prior to the student’s residence determination date. The … as a Non-Resident. Non-Resident students must pay the additional Out-of-State tuition fees. International students with F1 or M1 Visa status are also classified as non-residents and will be required to pay International tuition, medical …