<p>Been pretty active on these fourms as of late, but maybe thats a good sign...</p>
<p>I've been accepted, got a plan to become a resident of califorina (I already planned on living in the greatest state ever, so it works) and i've learned a bit more about the university. Now, comes a very good question... how do i pay for it?</p>
<p>As an out-of-stater for my first year, the cost is substantially high compared to most, and with no assistance from the family, it makes it a bit harder. I've applied to all manner of scholarships, but the national and highly competitive ones are just that, competitive. I've not won any yet (that i know off) and so have to ask: What aid is availible to us non-cali residents? Will i be recieving any notice of it in my april email detailing my finances? (i heard that theres one coming, is that true?) or and i just SOL?</p>
<p>I’ve done a lot of research about this because I am too oos.
Due to budget cuts there is currently no institutional aid for oos students. You may recieve a Pell grant and depending on your EFC, a SEOG grant.
Other than that there is nothing except outside scholarships and the TEACH grant.
You will more than likely have to take out student loans.
You heard correctly about the financial aid letter, they will be sent out on April 1 to freshman.</p>
<p>Thats a real pain, though. I understand the issues with budget, but still, for out of staters, it’ll be harsh.
As for the residency, I plan on living in California long after I graduate, and so will be changing my drivers licenses, registering to vote/voting, and finding a steady source of income throughout college. I don’t know if this means anything, but it should be sufficient proof as to my intent on staying long-term.</p>
<p>Well don’t forget that CSULB has one of the cheapest oos rates in the country.
Also, for terms of residency, don’t forget that your parents are not allowed to claim you on taxes the year you plan to take residency.</p>
<p>Another question, referring to the statement by an above poster, are there no scholarships in the school that an out-of-state student can utilize? I heard from the financial aid department at CSULB that there’s a rather impressive list of scholarships available for students: is that list off limits to me?</p>