<p>I got into Berkeley as a transfer, but my parents won't let me go because it costs too much. My dad says it costs ~47k/year since I will be out of state (from WA state). My dad told me that there is no way student loans would give me close to that much if I will be going for only my last 2 years. And I don't know how to figure out this whole financial student loans stuff. My dad says that my parents' income wouldn't allow any financial aid for me, but I don't know whether that's totally true. The Berkeley status says that my financial aid has not been received, and I'm worried that it may have been incomplete. </p>
<p>My parents said they would buy me a car if I decide to go to the University of Washington, but I have my heart set on Berkeley even if I will have to pay off the student loans myself. I just don't know how student loans work.</p>
<p>What should I do first in order to find a way to go to Berkeley? Is it that impossible? I'm a math major if that matters. I have always planned on joining the Peace Corps after getting my undergrad, but I might become an actuary for a couple of years to pay off the loans. Then I'll go to graduate school after I pay off my loans from working as an actuary (because I hear you make bank from working as an actuary). What do you think of my plan?</p>
<p>But what are the first steps I should take in order to figure this whole finance stuff out? Thanks so much!</p>