Hey. i have been out of school for a while but i think in ca you cannot get instate tuition unless you graduated hs or got ur ged here. But if you go to a community college the units are not too expensive (i think im not sure-sorry but you can look that up). What i wanted to say though is that if you move to the LA area things do not seem to be too hard; if you get pulled over and have insurance you might get your car taken away or you might just get a ticket; it depends who stops you. in the San Bernardino area same thing, my sister got her car taken away last week, but my friend has gotten pulled over n nothing has happened to him. so i guess its luck. as far as renting apartment i guess its also not as hard as arizona. I hope this helps:0) good luck.