<p>Well it sounds like you have a plan - go to CC for a semester or a year and then transfer to Chico. I wouldn’t try to go to an out of state school at this point. You have the Cal Grant if you stay in state and that is not an insignificant amount. Also, what if your mom gets sick again? It would be hard for you if that happened and you were across the country. Also you will save money going to a CC for a short period of time. Good Luck!</p>