… 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 … Length of time & coursework completed per school; and Degree Completion, Unit Requirements or a GED Non-Resident Waiver Students who are citizens and residents of a foreign country, and who are legally precluded from establishing …