http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/2161431-first-generation-student.html#latest
According to this thread, the student is a CA resident.
@et2020 do you know if you are Calgrant eligible? That is the CA grant given to students with lower incomes. If you answer the questions @Gumbymom posed, someone might be able to tell you if you are eligible.
Are there any CSU or UC campuses within commuting distance of your home?