… in a class. In addition, the student 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 … California Tuition Exemption Request Undocumented individuals, T and U visa holders, U.S. citizens, and lawfully present immigrants that meet eligibility criteria can apply for a California Tuition Exemption Request . Individuals with international student visas, or other “non-immigrant” statuses are not eligible to apply. To be considered for the nonresident tuition exemption under SB 68, students …