FAFSA problem: CC or UC?

I just found out that something went wrong on my FAFSA so it didn’t go through. However, even if I make a new one, it won’t be submitted into my UCs (I got into UCSB and UCI) since the deadline was March 2. Without FAFSA, I can’t go to college because it covers around 20-30k of the tuition — basically most of it. I realize I can go to community college first to save money and then apply for FAFSA next year. I know that CC has the option to transfer into four year colleges after two years but is it possible to transfer after one year of CC to UC if accepted as an undergraduate? Thank you!!

You might want to talk to the financial office at the schools first cause I know some of my friends forgot to add their schools in and talked to the financial office beforehand. It IS possible to transfer in one year but just know that it’s really hard if you don’t take all the required classes (which usually takes 2 years). CC is a smart choice but in the end, it’s up to you! Congrats on UCSB and UCI!

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it. I hope the best for you :slight_smile: