Cal Grant Competitive

samurai92
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:47:19 +0000

@postsecret

I quote you “I qualify for Blue&Gold so I’m wondering why my full tuition was not covered and why I still have to come up with $13,862?”

From what you posted on what you received in financial aid…since you qualify for the blue and gold program…they gave you more than enough financial aid to cover your tuition and fee.

Tuition…consist of the cost per units and other fees for attending the school…it does not include housing…

Cost of Attendance on the other hand is the TOTAL amount it is estimated to attend the school including EVERYTHING…

So by being in BLUE and GOLD… this qualified you for the minimum aid in grants and scholarships to at least cover your TUITION and FEES…the blue and gold doesnt specifically cover housing and personal expenses…which is what you would have to pay through your student loans or any other money you receive, you actually received more grants than the tuition at UCSC, some people only get their 13K tuition covered under the blue and gold, and have to take out the rest in loans to cover housing and etc.

Additionally, because many people are CC students, so you guys dont really know how the UC system works, Im currently a UC student so Im very familiar with the process…Im a current student a UCD and worked in the financial aid department.

ALSO for those who may be wondering

FINANCIAL AID AWARDS…consist Scholarships, Grants and LOANS, yes a loan is 'AID" though it has to be paid back, but it is considered AID…you should be grateful to only have to be taking small student loans. In order for me to attend college, Im taking out $12,500 in student loans each year…so when ever you think your financial aid suck…just think about the many students who have it much worse than you…

But back to @postsecret, in response to @uchappytrain…your total tuition, under the blue and gold program is being fully covered…

any questions message me or respond