California makes it more difficult in that the salary required for a home pushes you past thresholds for financial aid. You might be what’s known as “house poo

California makes it more difficult in that the salary required for a home pushes you past thresholds for financial aid. You might be what’s known as “house poor” but the university sees the house as an asset that counts towards a high net worth. There are even some prestigious private universities offering “no tuition for families making less than $150k (or thereabouts)”.