<p>@Rachelsmommy: OP posted that they are from a low income family. Even though OP may qualify for some financial aid, there is always the $23,000 OOS tuition that the OOS students must pay. Also, the amount varies from each campus so you may get anywhere from $2500 up to $10,000 depending upon UC Campus. I personally feel as a California taxpayer, that my tax money should be going to our Californa students and not OOS students. Each state has their own State schools, where these students have the ability to receive FA if needed. I do not think we should encourage OOS students to apply to schools that in the end they will not be able to afford. </p>