<p>OMG, Mister K, another moralizing high count poster that thinks he knows everything. My S, a Regent’s Scholar at Cal gets “paid” to go to Cal. He gets full tuition, health insurance, and, as he lives off campus in an apartment, $900 per month rent, and about $300 food money. He even got a 17" MBP after S asked. He gets priority registration and special perks. I’m sorry, but Cal wanted him and FA offered him this package. He had other choices that we made sure Cal FA knew about. OP should seek whatever he can get. He is “entitled” to that, as is my son. Key is to negotiate with FA. It works. </p>
<p>Gai is perfectly correct, keep your political opinions off this board. </p>
<p>OP, suggest you ignore this thread and seek advise elsewhere. I’d like to apologize for them and hope their puerile behavior doesn’t discourage you from seeking the truth and the best package you can possibly get.</p>
<p>PM me if you want to know how it works.</p>