A California resident must have resided In California for one (1) year and one (1) day prior to the student's residence determination date. Welcome to the Online Application at ELAC.Important Message: Identity Authentication Required. The online application is the most effective way to submit an application. We will send registration information to your email address. A student seeking reclassification from nonresident to resident status must complete a Residency Request Form and attach legible copies of documents. If you rank in the top 9 percent of your graduating class at a participating California high school, you will be eligible for the local guarantee.