<p>So I got a Cal Grant A which is 11k in itself, but I was wondering if the blue and gold opportunity plan will cover the remainder of my costs like housing since the cal grant will already cover my tuition. I can afford to pay 4k a year by working.</p>
<p>BUT also, if the B and G opportunity plan doesn't cover housing can I use my cal grant for housing and have the plan pay for my tuition or does UCLA not allow that?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Blue and Gold only covers tuition related expenses and is a broad, umbrella term.</p>
<p>Your Cal Grant A is, effectively, part of the “Blue and Gold Plan”</p>
<p>But would UCLA, under the plan, add on another, say 14k, onto my grant if it’s need-based?</p>
<p>If you want to go into the dorms and stuff, then yes you’re going to have to pay. My EFC is 0, and even with that i still had to take like 6-7k in loans. although, if you’re frugal and careful, you can make due with much less, as well as do work study.</p>
<p>I think UCLA gives full rides, including R&B, to the top 1.5% of applicants. However, this is only for freshman, and i think you have to apply for it. Chances are it’s going to cost you for housing. It’s not too bad though.</p>