What schools do I have a shot at?

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<p>As Gumbymom points out, California public universities (which receive support from the taxpayers of California and therefore are more expensive for out of staters) will be expensive for you.</p>

<p>You mention that you will apply for financial aid. Financial aid will NOT apply to your out of state supplement of $22,878/ year <a href=“http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/tuition-and-cost/index.html”>http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/tuition-and-cost/index.html&lt;/a&gt; . Do the FAFSA forecaster <a href=“https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e1s1”>https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e1s1&lt;/a&gt; to find your estimated FAFSA EFC. ADD $22,878 to your estimated FAFSA EFC - that total will be the absolute minimum you will pay per year at a UC.</p>

<p>Gumbymom provides excellent advice that it would be more sensible to look at California privates rather than publics. Be aware that when considering need-based aid the privates will require the CSS/Profile in addition to the FAFSA and will consider assets the FAFSA does not, including home equity.</p>

<p>As always, your in-state public flagship should be on your application list as it is more likely to be financially accessible to your family.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>