Moderators note
This is becoming a circular conversation and OP is becoming unnecessarily rude.
*Despite getting information from actual California residents, Op seems to know the answer to his question; and believes that he’s got this.
One of the things that Op should realize, is that becoming financially independent for California aid, will not necessarily make him eligible for federal aid.
In addition, the more OP makes, the less need based grant aid (if he even gets it) OP will receive meaning the more he will have to pay out of pocket.
I’ll let this thread go on a little while longer. However, if it starts gong off the railsI am just going to drop the mic on it.*