A score of 29 for the ACT would definitely help.
Freshman Profile for UCSC last year;
http://admissions.ucsc.edu/apply/counselors/high-school-counselors/freshman-student-profile.html
Here is a link for the fee waiver application and requirements.
http://www.ivc.edu/student/transfercenter/Documents/UC%20Application%20Fee%20Waiver%202015-16.pdf