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<p>OMG. They’re laughable, especially considering the budget crisis. Some people – a very small, small number – get merit scholarships from UCs, but because the UCs have a small endowment fund, this number could be even lower now. </p>
<p>The UC that accepted me gave me $500 in financial aid. Yes, $500. Contrast that to every other school that accepted me that was able to cover all or 80-90% of my COA through varying combinations of scholarships, grants and/or loans.</p>
<p>Financially, the UCs are a joke. I can’t see why anyone would want to attend one (unless they can pay the full cost in cash) now with all the money madness they’re going through right now.</p>