<p>If you are from a very low income background then you have it made in the shade. </p>
<p>The Blue and Gold Opportunity plan basically will cover(you won’t have to pay it back) all of your expenses(tuition+fees) except for housing and food at a UC. If your family earns less than $80,000/year and you are a CA resident then you qualify. [University</a> of California - Blue + Gold Opportunity Plan](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/financial-aid/grants/blue-gold/index.html]University”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/financial-aid/grants/blue-gold/index.html)</p>
<p>On top of that you may get a pell grant (up to approximately $5000 I think) and federally subsidized loans to pay for housing and other expenses you may have. </p>
<p>Just make sure you fill out the FAFSA by the deadline to qualify for financial aid.</p>