UC Tuition Is Going Up―But Will You Pay More?

By Shelly Rufin, MSHS

Educational Consultant

Harvard Business School

EDFIN College Planning

Serving families for three-decades

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UC Tuition Is Going Up―But Will You Pay More?

Parents of College Bound Kiddos!!

To boost your UC admission chances for 2027-2028, focus on these three key areas:

"Start Strong - Build Your Academic Edge"

Your UC Journey Starts Here.

The foundation of a strong UC application?

Your academic record. Admissions teams look for students who've challenged themselves with honors, AP, or IB courses while maintaining a GPA near 4.0.

Make sure you're on track with all A-G requirements.

Especially four years of math and three of science.

Tip: Use the UC A-G Course List to confirm your classes qualify.

You've got this-every tough class you take is a step closer to your dream school.

The 2027 Money Shift

UC leaders are pushing to raise tuition by up to 7% annually and redirect some aid funds.

Hi there,

Good news?

Most middle-income families won't see a net increase.

But if your household earns over $180K, you might.

Key move: File the FAFSA and CSS Profile early.

Know this: Pell Grants can't be stacked with full-ride scholarships anymore.

Stay tuned: Tomorrow, we break down how to appeal an aid offer.

“Stay on Track – Key Deadlines & Reminders"

Don't Miss the Window!

As your 33-year FAFSA Guru, I, [Shelly Rufin] and the EDFIN College Planning Team are here to help.

With 33-Years of experience in college financial aid, prior Director of Financial Aid/Scholarships, expert guidance and resources to make the FAFSA process less overwhelming.