Skyline College Catalog 2011-2012 Program & course descriptions ...

A D M I S S I O NMILITARY SERVICE CREDITA veteran is defined as an honorably discharged memberof the United States Armed Forces who was on activeduty for one year or longer. With appropriate separation ordischarge papers, veterans may have (1) the PhysicalEducation requirement waived and (2) be granted six unitsof elective credit toward the Associate Degree.Veterans may receive credit for military service schoolstoward the Associate in Arts/Science degree requirementsupon presentation of proof to the Office ofAdmissions and Records. Units of credit for military service(6 units) and military service schools (to a maximum of14 units) will be recorded and annotated on the student’sacademic record.For further information, contact the Office of Admis -sions and Records, (650) 738-4336.RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTSResidency determination is made for each student atthe time the application for admission is received. Anapplication must be submitted by new and returning students(did not attend for two consecutive semesters). Theburden is on the student to demonstrate clearly, withproof, both physical presence in California and intent toestablish California residence. – California EducationCode, Sections 68000-70902.Rules of Residency – Adults over 19 years of age: Astudent over 19 years of age may establish California res -idency by meeting the following criteria:1. Verification of physical presence in California one yearprior to the day before the start of the semester.Residence is determined by actions and intent. Theone-year period begins when a person is not onlypresent in California but also has demonstrated clearintent to become a permanent resident of California.2. Intent to make California a permanent place of residencecan be verified by the following actions:• live in California for two consecutive years• own residential property or continuously occupyrented or leased property in California• register to vote and vote in California• licensing from California for professional practice• hold active membership in service or social clubs• show California as a home address on CaliforniaState and Federal Tax forms• spouse, children, or other close relative reside inCalifornia• pay California State tax as a resident• possess a California driver’s license• possess California motor vehicle license plates andregistration• maintain California as the home of record on Leaveand Earnings statement while in the armed forces• establish and maintain active California bankaccounts• petition for divorce as a resident of California.3. Conduct inconsistent with a claim of California residencyincludes but is not limited to:• maintaining voter registration in another state• attending an out-of-state institution as a resident ofthat state• declaring non-residence for California State incometax purposes• renewing a driver’s license and/or registering avehicle in another state during the time period forwhich California residency is claimedRules of Residency –Minors 18 years of age or under:1. A married student under 18 years of age may establishresidency in the same manner as an adult.2. An unmarried student under 18 years of age derivesresidency from the parent with whom he/she lastresided. The student may be classified as a resident ifthe parent with whom he/she last resided has been alegal resident of California for more than one yearimmediately preceding the semester of admission.Resident Classification: A student is entitled to residentclassification under the following circumstances:1. Student has been present in California for more thanone year prior to the semester of admission and hasbeen entirely self-supporting for that time and met theresidency requirements.2. Student is a permanent resident alien over 18 yearsof age and has resided in California as a permanentresident more than one year prior to the semester ofadmission.3. Student is a permanent resident alien under 18 years ofage and has resided with parent(s) who has been apermanent resident(s) more than one year prior to thesemester of admission.4. Student is a full-time employee of a public school districtin a position requiring certification.5. Student is an apprentice and provides evidence ofsuch apprenticeship status.6. Student earns livelihood primarily by performing agriculturallabor for hire in California for at least twomonths per year in each of the two years preceding thesemester of admission.16 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u 2011 – 2 012 C A T A L O G