<p>There are a few rare merit scholarships (e.g. Drake at Berkeley for mechanical engineering majors, Stamps at UCLA, etc.) that do cover the non-resident additional tuition. However, these should be considered in the super-reach category for everyone. Regents’ scholarship award amounts are partially need-based; it is not always clear whether they also cover the non-resident additional tuition (may vary by campus).</p>
<p>But, in general, UC need-based financial aid will not cover the non-resident additional tuition (about $23,000 per year). So the net price will be FAFSA<em>EFC + ESC + $23,000 for non-residents (FAFSA</em>EFC + ESC for residents), or list price if it is lower. ESC is the expected student contribution of direct loan and expected work(-study) earnings, usually around $8,500 to $10,000 per year (varies by campus).</p>