<p>So basically the requirement is that your family income is under 80k and you're attending a UC full time and your entire tuition will be paid?</p>
<p>If a UC says I'm eligible for the Blue and Gold Program, does that automatically mean my entire tuition is paid?</p>
<p>It guarantees systemwide fees will be covered. It does not guarantee campus fees (minimal compared to systemwide) will be covered.</p>
<p>But yes, if one qualifies for B&G, then systemwide fees will be covered through grants, scholarships, or a combination of the two.</p>
<p>I’m still kind of in shock…so say I were to commute to UCI, and my parents make less than 80k a year. That means my tuition is free and the only fee I would have to pay is for books and other small miscellaneous fees?</p>
<p>As I understand it, yes. The tuition and most fees are covered, and you would be responsible for housing and books, etc.</p>
<p>That is how it is working for us.</p>
<p>Family size counts: family of 2 $72,100 3) 73,800 4) 80,200 5) 85,900 6 or more )92,700</p>
<p>Prouduscdad: You’re thinking of Cal Grant. Blue&Gold does not take family size into consideration. It does require FAFSA and a Cal Grant application (FAFSA and GPA verification submitted by March 2), though.</p>
<p>OP: Again, yes, systemwide fees are guaranteed to be covered through grants, scholarships, or a combination of the two if you qualify. Campus fees are not. These range from UC to UC, but are roughly a couple thousand. Sometimes these are also covered if the student has high need, but there is no guarantee.</p>
<p>If you are lucky enough to be close enough to commute, it’s a sweet deal. Commuting drastically cuts the cost down and is a smart thing to do if possible.</p>
<p>Kender: Thanks for the correction.
I guess this gives the people with smaller famlies a shot at the aid money. CA still has the best opportunity for college going kids. Let’s hope they keep it for our children’s children.</p>
<p>Thank you guys for all your help!</p>