@SatanFlower69: UC’s tend to be more generous with their FA packages since CSU’s assume most students will commute vs. living on campus. Did you run the Net Price Calculator for UCSC prior to applying? It should give you a reasonable estimate of your FA and costs.
@Gumbymom I ran the NPC for UCD since that was my #1 choice and I knew TAG would be accepted. The estimated net price was $8.7k after $3.2k of potential loans and work study.