Cross any California UC’s off the list since you will be expected to pay close to $55K/year. I would consider USC where you might have a chance for merit based on your ACT/SAT scores. Your GPA will maybe an issue unfortunately for much merit aid. Check this link for scholarships and low-cost school options: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1678964-links-to-popular-threads-on-scholarships-and-lower-cost-colleges.html#latest