Getting into USC or UCLA from outside of the US?

<p>UCLA, a public California State university, does not provide need-based aid to out-of-state or international students. The university is funded by California resident taxes so, any monies are prioritized for the children of state taxpayers; this means OOS and internationals pay full price.
<a href=“http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/budget.htm#budget”>http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/budget.htm#budget&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>USC tuition is $62K per year; they do give out some financial aid, but it is limited.
<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/undergraduates2/costs.html”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/fa/applying_receiving/undergraduates2/costs.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>So, assume that education in California, at the top schools will cost you about $240,000 over 4 years.</p>