Finding ways to pay for college takes work but the good news is that money is available for most people who apply for financial aid. Here is a list of websites with useful information on financial aid and resources for paying for college.
CSU Mentor's Financial Aid Page (http://www.csumentor.edu/FinAid/): This page lists links to resources on financial aid planning.
University of California (http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying.html): The high cost of attending a UC can make them seem too expensive to attend. Go to this site to learn about the financial aid resources that are available to UC students...you may find that a UC education is very affordable.
CaliforniaColleges.edu Finance Page: This page covers financial aid very thoroughly; from explaining what financial aid is to sources for paying for college.
FinAid (http://www.finaid.org/): The "SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid" has answers to most questions students have about financial aid. Read about Scholarships, Loans, and applying for financial aid.
FAFSA: If you are ready to apply for financial aid, this is the place to go.