UCs for out-of-state kids

Paying for College
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<p>Do University of California schools make attendance possible for low-income, out-of-state Americans?</p>

<p>I can demonstrate great financial need (like $30k income, $50k assets) but I can't find any information on their websites or elsewhere that lets me believe I can afford going to such universities, even if I agree to take a reasonable amount of loans, say ~$25k for the 4 years. I have an excellent profile, rigorous courses, strong grades, 2200 SAT, etc and I would love to go to a UC like Berkeley, San Diego or Irvine, but don't think it's affordable. Am I wrong?</p>

<p>Are there other low-income out-of-state students who are attending/have graduated with little or no debt?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>The simplest answer is no, because you will not receive the aid to make attendance possible, which will be ~40k as an OOS student. You will only be eligible for federal aid. Your chances are close to nil for becoming a California resident.</p>

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<p>No one is going to loan you 25k. the most that you will be eligible for are stafford loans (5500 as a freshman)</p>

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<p>Nope. You need to look elsewhere. What state do you live in?</p>

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<p>No…</p>

<p>There are some UCs that will give SOME aid to OOS students will limit that aid up to the instate rate. </p>

<p>Use this NPC to get an idea…
[Net</a> Price Calculator](<a href=“Net Price Calculator | Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships | UCI”>Net Price Calculator | Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships | UCI)</p>

<p>Keep in mind that OOS publics charge a high OOS rate for a reason. It wouldn’t make a lot of sense to charge a high OOS rate if the school was going to then just cover that high cost with aid. </p>

<p>UC aid is mostly from the Calif taxpayer, so they can’t give it to OOS students.</p>

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<p>@all
Thanks for confirming what I was thinking. I guess I’ll just have to choose among private schools and Virginia/UNCCH :)</p>

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<p>What state are you in? What are your test scores and GPA? What is your intended major?</p>

<p>Your state schools may be affordable to you, there are also some public universities that offer substantial merit for high stats.</p>

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