Community College or an UC School?

@muzzles,

Unfortunately, yes, the BOG waiver is only at the CCCs. The UCs have the Blue and Gold Opportunity plan as an equivalent (of sorts).

See: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/glossary/blue-and-gold/

If you end up not attending a UC next year, I highly suggest you talk to a UC adviser before enrolling at a CCC. You will likely have major issues proving that your move to California was not motivated by “educational opportunities” or with an “educational purpose” in mind.

See: http://ucop.edu/residency/10-things-undergrads.html (Specifically #2, #3, and #9)