More than half of UC transfer students pay no tuition: 8 little-known facts about paying for UC
November 21, 2023 •
There are lots of ways to get to UC, and transferring is an excellent path for many students. In fact, nearly a third of UC undergrads start at a California community college. For some, the cost savings of living and working near home for part of their college career are decisive.
But once students do make the jump, they’re often surprised at how much financial help UC provides to offset college costs. In fact, UC has one of the best financial aid programs in the country — the idea is to put that degree within reach, no matter who students are or where they’re starting from.
Visit the UC Newsroom for eight facts about the affordability of transferring to UC
Tags: financial aid, transfer students, undergraduate students
