Thoughts? Tuition Hike and Financial aid weighing in on Admission

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>Hello again folks,</p>

<p>I have another postulate for everyone. I know for a fact that not needing financial aid for out-of-state students increases their admission chance a whole lot. But how about in-state students, especially with the new upcoming tuition hikes? I know tuition costs for out-of-state tend to be a bit more than double in-state, however it still has to have some similar appeal to them, right? A bit more money they can then use and a student they don't have to take money out of the financial aid metaphorical pot for.</p>

<p>I personally feel they do in fact give extra consideration, even if they tell the public they don't, and I would not be surprised if they make room or reserve extra room for these students. I mean it's quite logical, especially from a business perspective. And taking into consideration the increased tuition costs that were just approved, it seems even more likely. As well as if the money allotted for financial aid doesn't increase too. Anyone know if they're altering financial aid with these hikes?</p>

<p>Thoughts, opinions, concerns? Please don't take this as me telling you not to apply for financial aid if you need it, you probably don't want to ruin your college or future life with copious amounts of debt.</p>

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<p>Actually, UC admissions readers are thought to favor those who made good achievements despite adverse conditions like growing up in a poor family. I.e. while nominally need-blind, the admissions policies may favor lower SES applicants in this respect. Of course, financial aid policy means that it is generally only the in-staters of the lower SES admits who can afford to attend.</p>

<p>If financial aid policies remain the same, the in-state costs for the lower half or more of the income range will probably not change, meaning in-staters from the highest income ranges (as well as out-of-staters) will bear the actual cost of the tuition increases.</p>