It sounds like your friend got alot of need based aid. If your EFC is 0 too, you will likely receive a substantial amount via Pell, ACG, work study, FSEOG, and subsidized loans. I' m not sure how the CA grants work, or what their future is, but I would speculate the last cut to be made would be to eliminate aid to those with the lowest EFC. You have the advantage of also having good grades, so merit aid is a strong possibility. You might also garner some outside scholarships which could reduce your work study or loan commitments. Research your potential schools carefully and you should be able to come up with some decent offers.
Student Aid on the Web
I like this site for comparing financial aid averages, as it lists numbers without loans.