This poster is considering physical therapy. Physical therapists have a doctorate now as the entry level degree for licensure. So…if this student wants to be a PT, she is looking at 6-7 years of college plus practicums.
This type of doctoral program is usually NOT fully funded.
I can’t see any reason why this student needs to attend college in CA…esoecially of she to have some money left for grad school. You don’t have to get a degree from a CA college to either attend grad school there or get a job there.