<p>I was so psyched getting in and so disappointed to discover I can receive only about 20k aid and even that is mostly loans!</p>
<p>Unless there’s a way to make about 20K by working without failing, I may as well give up on Davis, right? :-(</p>
<p>Anyone having the same problem?</p>
<p>Unfortunately the UC's are very expensive for OOS'ers! We have the same problem for UW as they are similar to the UCs. It is fairly hard to get grants, etc in-state at UC's unless you are low income. We have 3 kids in college and still cannot get anything but loans and we're not rich! You need to check out the value of the education and major vs the location that you attend. What is the difference between what you would pay for your state school and UC? What kind of loans are your qualified for? Can they be deferred etc. How much can you earn in work-study and are you willing to do that? Good luck with what ever you decide!</p>
<p>Well, I'm from Israel, so obviously I don't have a state school... my family is very low income for US standarts from what I understand and I'm definitely planning to work during my school years - but I doubt I'll be able to make amounts like these. Sigh. Davis offers me loans on half the tuition but what about the other half? More loans? No way I'm taking that kind of risk. I'm hoping for better aid at the private colleges I applied to...</p>
<p>Thanks for your help, though!</p>
<p>Sorry to hear that. It's a shame they didn't provide you more financial aid. Best of luck to you!</p>
<p>You may also consider the UC Regent's scholarship. For students that didn't receive it as a freshman, there is another opportunity to apply during the 2nd year of college; meaning that junior year and senior year will be free. If you work hard, get a ~3.9 at Davis, and do some meaningful activities/research/extra curriculars, it is possible to get the scholarship. Also, it may be worth your while to contact UC Davis' financial aid office, see if there is anything they can do.</p>
<p>simply lily...in addition to what ilikeoranges suggested, you could also cut your housing costs drastically if you are willing (and you get selected) to be a resident advisor (RA) in a dorm following your freshman year. Might not be the most exciting job but free housing and free food might help to make your dream a reality. Please check with the housing office to see what opportunites might exist.</p>
<p>Cool! Thanks! I can't believe there's actually hope. I would definitely be a Resident Advisor for free housing - it beats waitressing in my book (though I may have to do that too...)</p>
<p>ilikeoranges - (I like oranges too). I keep hearing about Regents. How does that work?</p>
<p>I'd really love to not give up on Davis - though I'm a bit high after being accepted to Smith! Yay!</p>
<p>Id call the financial aid office, tell them your story...I'm certain they'll give you the advise you need. Though UC's are expensive (for out of state), a lot of other people somehow seem to do it. With your degree from UCD, you'll still be ahead of the curve. :)</p>
<p>I agree with MBlaine, call financial aide, often they will work with you if they really understand the situation. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>Calling the finaid office is a waste of your time. Unless you win a Regents (extremely competitive with all the test gunners in Calif) by UC policy, the max grant that any student can receive at any campus is ~$16k, whether instate or OOS, even with a zero efc. Thus, if you are OOS you will have to come up with $30k in self-help (summer earnings, work study and loans).</p>
<p>Sorry, but California taxpayers cannot support OOS kids, when they can't even support their own. UC's are NOT a good value for OOS.</p>
<p>Smith is wonderful for finaid, and even has grade inflation. Best wishes to you.</p>
<p>Harsh, but fair. I see the logic in a public school taking care of in-state kids before OOS, especially in these dark times. I actually assume OOS kids are a way to make money for the school more than anything, which is why I was surprised to get accepted in the first place. I mean, obviously I can't earn 30k by myself, can I? Davis was a dream but not my dream school. Should I officially withdraw my application? Does that mean someone who is waitlisted gets accepted?</p>
<p>What do you mean by grade inflation? It can't mean what I think it means...</p>
<p>Yes it means exactly that. The curves are higher at some schools than at others; thus, A's are "easier" to achieve.</p>
<p>Don't worry about your SIR. The UCs do not wait list.</p>
<p>There is no wait list, as bluebayou informed you. The schools assess the yield they will get on acceptances (how many will matriculate as a percentage of all offered admission), which has already factored in that people will decline the offer for reasons including financial reasonableness. Your unique decision is part of the statistical ratio used.</p>
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<p>That was pretty cold. I wouldn't say Smith is an easier school than Davis. The average UC Davis student probably isn't as well-prepared as the usual Smith student, looking at the average admissions stats; I don't know about average GPAs there, but UC Davis isn't known for being a tough school.</p>
<p>Anyway, Lily, sorry to hear that you couldn't get much aid out of UC Davis. They don't have much aid to give out, even to in-state kids. I'm a little grumpy about how little they gave me, but at least I pay the in-state price tag.</p>
<p>I think you can just tell Davis online that you're not attending.</p>
<p>Good luck on getting aid from your private schools. :P</p>
<p>I would actually argue that point - I think UCs are a lot tougher than given credit for.</p>
<p>You are just going to have to apply to many scholarships if you really want to go.</p>
<p>honestly i don't think davis is worth your money if you are OOS.</p>