If I really wanted to go to UC Davis but my family's income is low, How can I make sure I can get financial aid that won't leave me drowned in debt if I were to get accepted?
I don't know if these apply specifically to UC Davis, but there are definitely ways for you to go to colleges like UC Davis with tons of financial support. The Questbridge Application is one way to do this because if you apply through this portal (due in late September, I believe) you can "match" (it's what they call "accepted") with certain colleges and attend them for free. Aside from this application, you can outright ask them for more financial aid once you've been accepted, by saying something along the lines of "I really want to attend but I can't due to my financial situation...". I hope this helped in any way, and I wish you the best of luck with your college application!
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