0 EFC, Filed Independent=Free Ride?

<p>takmuieo, I have unfortunately followed your “points” on this thread and continue to be appalled that any of my small contributions to USC might have been granted to you. Your points appear to be that you have a huge sense of entitlement, a complete lack of gratitude, and you have encouraged the OP to attend a UC. Had you researched the OP’s previous posts, you would be aware that the OP is not a California resident and would pay over $55,000 for a UC. The OP is not eligible for the Cal Grant nor for the tuition discount afforded to California residents. While financial aid is available to OOS at the UCs, they expressly state that there will be no financial aid coverage for the OOS portion ($23,000) of the tuition.</p>

<p>As to you addressing the OPs question, you did not. The OPs question was,

The answer to that is “Yes, your grant is likely to be in the $45,000 range” which would cover the tuition of $44,000 as I stated in post #3.</p>