Paying for Housing @ UC

UCcasualty
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:31:54 +0000

I was just wondering how most of you intend to pay for housing while attending UC. Does the typical UC student pay straight out of pocket or is there ways to get financial assistance (aide/grant$/scholarship/etc.)? Do you pay the entire cost per quarter/semester/year up front?

Beginning Fall’10, I should be receiving the maximum Pell Grant and Cal Grants A & B (EFC=0; GPA=3.72). Also, I qualify for the Blue & Gold Plan, so any of my remaining tuition expenses or fees should be covered. So, it looks like, in terms of educational expenses, I’ll be getting a free ride. However, so far it seems like I’m on my own with all the housing expenses. Is this typical? Anyone else out there in this same situation?