<p>You can try the other less popular CSUs such as Dom. Hills. How low is your GPA? Maybe a better route is to go to community college to bring your GPA back up and then reapply to CSUF. It is not a <em>fast</em> route, but the reality is that it may be the most affordable route.</p>
<p>UPhoenix is not cheap. Also, a CSU degree would likely carry more weight than an online-based college.</p>
<p>You seem to want fast and cheap. Not sure that combo exists right now for your situation.</p>