Legal Question in Administrative Law in California

I suggest you contact the admissions office at two or three California colleges and universities to determine how they treat people getting an overseas discharge from the military. It may be different from the general rules for determining residency. Also, it may even differ from College X to University Y, your previous residency might play a role, and I believe some colleges will waive the non-resident tuition surcharges for ex-military students.

Move there, and apply as a resident.