University of California System

College & Education · California

UC's 10 campuses (Berkeley, UCLA, Davis, San Diego, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Riverside, Merced, plus UCSF for grad/health programs) collectively enroll 290,000 students. The Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan covers tuition for California families earning under $80,000 annually. Mothers returning to UC can access the Re-entry Student Centers at each campus, which provide childcare referrals, peer mentorship, and academic counseling.

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Address: Statewide system

Phone: (510) 987-9074

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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