Hello people of the world. Have any of you guys heard of UC to community college and back to UC stories??
Like what happened to their aid? Where did they transfer, etc.
It is not too hard to transfer from UC to UC, so I don’t recommend taking this route unless you have some external reason for doing so (i.e. cost). Where are you now and where do you want to go?
Agree with @fncrane.
My story is extremely difficult. Please read and don’t get depressed. If this post or my college plan makes no sense, I’m sorry. I am an emotion mess right now.
I’m supposed to attend UCSB as a freshman this fall (I am). My dad has lung cancer and he might not make it. I knew he had cancer since my freshman year of HS. It went away and came back. When I made my college decision, things were going good and it looked good for him so I chose UCSB. Now, my dad’s situation is not looking good and I’m thinking of all the financial stuff that will happen if he passes (I’m still sorta in denial). I’m low income and I got good fin. aid but I’ve been doing everything to save money such as being in a triple dorm, low meal plan, waived health insurance (which I may lose if my dad passes). I told my parents I could just go to a CC and enroll in Spring but they were completely in disagreement. They told me to still go to SB.
I love the idea of UCSB and I’m extremely motivated but I do not want to do poorly academically. I think I’m prone to depression and I’m not sure how I’ll handle it in college. Right now I’m doing ok and my dad is too (for now) so I’m not too worried. But I’m just worried about what will happen if something happens in the middle of the quarter or towards the end of it. I don’t want to be put on academic probation or any of that cuz then I would lose my aid and that’s the only reason I’ll be attending a 4 year.
I know you may be thinking that I just attend a CC and drop UCSB, but the Spring application deadline for my local CC was Sept. 1st. I would have to start during summer 2016. My parents do not want me to go to a CC and see it as a waste of my talent. I don’t. I think CC is a good option but they don’t see that. It’s really uncomfortable to talk about this with my dad because I don’t want to make it seem like I know he will die.
I have a plan that is probably not very smart but here it is: stick it out at UCSB for this quarter at least and if something happens, try to see how I do at UCSB and if I can handle it, I’ll stay. If I can’t, move back home and go to my local CC (which won’t be easy either, but at least I’ll feel at home and have some time to heal) and hope to transfer after 
Sorry if I sound dumb.
First off, I’m so sorry about your situation. That’s a tough burden and just overall very sad.
Right off the bat, I was thinking what you suggested: Make it through the first quarter and then you can request a deferment and take time off. I’m not exactly sure how it works for freshmen, but for transfers, you usually need one quarter under your belt before you can request time off.
If, after that, you later feel you would like to go to a CCC, you will have that option - or you can continue at SB.
There is also what is known as a retroactive withdrawal if there are extreme circumstances. I’m not sure how the UCs handle that but you should find out. It could be an option if things go badly and it’s too late to withdraw - although I’m not sure how that will affect any aid you’re getting. It could be something you don’t want to do. (The other option is to get Incompletes.)
Again, I wish you the very best during this very difficult time.
AND YOU DON’T SOUND DUMB!
I am so sorry to hear that you have to go through that, I can’t imagine what you’re feeling right now.
My best advice to you is to follow your parents’ wishes and start out at SB. Make the best of your time while you can, and hopefully you’re close to home so that if something happens you can get there ASAP. However, if something comes up and you need to go home for longer than a few days, you can take time off from the university and they will allow you to return - you do not need to worry about transferring after you have completed at least a quarter at UCSB.
My best friend goes to school in Missouri and her mom passed away in March. She got sick very suddenly and my friend had to come home halfway through her semester, but the school was very understanding and allowed her to take the time off and she’s already started school again there for the fall right now.
https://registrar.sa.ucsb.edu/read_rein.aspx Take a look here, they say it’s usually not a problem.
Sending my best thoughts your way. Make the best of the time you have with your family and enjoy your time as a Gaucho 
Thank you for your responses guys!!
I too am sorry to hear about your situation. You have every reason to be confused, angry and questioning your path. No two ways about it, CANCER SUCKS! But, honestly, it is going to suck no matter where you are - and there’s nothing you can do to change his outcome.
I think you should honor your dad’s wishes by heading to UCSB and doing your best. As parent, I can tell you, he will rest easier with you on a path he sees as successful. I am certain, he’ll never have been so proud as the day you move into the dorm… Dads are suckers for moments like that.
My prayers to you and your family.
Good luck.
Well said, @NCalRent.
Sorry to hear about your situation 
I too just pulled out of UCSD for financial purposes however, and my CC (El Camino) has already started but I talked to a counselor and she said she can put me in a FEW classes for the first semester since most are filled up, and I can make them up in the summertime. I think this is a reasonable option for most schools and i CANT imagine your CC won’t do it either. As an out of state applicant I’m forever grateful because if I had to wait until Spring i would have went to UCSD and spent 50,000 on my FIRST YEAR of freaking undergrad. Wouldn’t hurt asking if you can try doing what I am doing