I'm about to start at Pierce College in august. If you can't afford it now, Don't worry California Dream act is about pass and the First half will take effect on Jan 1 2012 and the second half will take effect on July 1 2012. You can trasffer to UC Berekely with financial aid from the School its self and the state of CALI.

The California Dream act should be on the Governors desk by early or late August. Good luck!