CSU Spring transfer

I got denied from both CSUF and CSULB
I currently have a 2.72, I am a AA-T. I know my application will be redirected to other less impacted universities but I just don’t see myself attending any of them and need to stay local. I was planning on trying to apply for spring semester. By the end of this spring 2018 I would be graduating, completed my golden 4 and have raised up my gpa. I am on Financial aid, how will taking a gap semester affect that and would it be best to just transfer to a school I was redirected?

i think you need to get your GPA up to be competitive for either of them. You may want to reconsider relocating briefly while you earn your degree.

Yes, like I’ve stated my gpa will be going up by the end of the semester. I’m currently taking 15 units. I will be graduating from my CC and will be completing my ADT and golden four. Do you think I should go to the campus I will be redirected to or just re apply for spring semester

Ideally, you would have cast a wider net by applying more broadly. Given where you are, I think you should wait until you see what happens, keep an open mind about the referral.
Good luck.