Community College
California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
College Entrance Exam(s) Requirements
Financial Aid
Senior Year Timeline
Coastline, Golden West, Orange Coast,
Santa Ana, Cypress, Cerritos, Fullerton
113 colleges
$1,104 per year ($46 per unit)
English and math placement tests
High school graduates or 18 years old
Can prepare students for transferring
to a 4-year college, including AB 1440 for
transfer to CSU system
Award Associate and certificate
degrees
Average Estimated Costs
With Parents Off-Campus
Fees/Tuition $1,104 $1,104
Books and Supplies $1,640 $1,640
Room and Board $4,970 $9,000
Miscellaneous $2,225 $2,225
Total $9,939 $13,969
www.californiacolleges.edu
Cypress College Orange Coast Community College (OCC) Golden West Community College (GWC) Santa Ana College (SAC) Coastline Community College
Go to CC website and register. Await for student ID#
If your student has special needs, contact the
Disabled Students Program & Services office
Complete Orientation via student account Take English and Math Placement Test Meet with a college counselor to create an
educational plan
Register for classes on appointment date and time Submit FAFSA application before March 2nd
All seniors must take the placement test in order to register for classes (see college website for exceptions).
Seniors must first register online and receive their campus ID# in order to register for the placement test.
The English, ESL, and math tests are not "pass or fail, they
measure proficiency. It is very important that students take this seriously. -There are restrictions on re-testing. Test sessions are about 2.5 hours in length. -English and math tests are in the same session. GWC will be administering placement test at PHS on
March 12th and 19th at 2:00 p.m.
23 campuses
Apply October 1 – November 30
Application Fee: $55
Apply online at www.californiacolleges.edu
$6,819 average tuition/fees per year
Complete A-G courses
SAT or ACT
Minimum GPA of 2.0
http://www.csumentor.edu/faq/finaid_costs.asp
Selective
Chico
Humboldt
Los Angeles
Monterey Bay
Northridge
Pomona
Sacramento
San Bernardino
San Francisco
San Marcos
Sonoma
Minimum:
Bakersfield
Channel Islands
Dominguez Hills
Maritime Academy
Stanislaus
Most Selective
Fresno
Fullerton
Long Beach
San Diego
San Jose
San Luis Obispo
10 campuses
Apply November 1 – November 30
Application Fee: $70
Apply online at
https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
$13,500 per year
Complete A-G courses
SAT or ACT
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Holistic Review
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/tuition-and-cost/
Schools with fewer than five applicants are not shown. Admits and enrollees fewer than 3 are not shown. http://universityofcalifornia.edu/infocenter/
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California Private colleges: There are 76 independent colleges/universities Chapman University, Concordia University, Loyola
Marymount, Pepperdine University, Stanford University, University of Southern California, etc.
Out of State:
Harvard, Princeton, Yale, etc.
Applications available at: : http://www.aiccu.edu/
Estimated Costs 2015-16
With Parents On-Campus
Fees/Tuition $32,405 $32,100
Books and Supplies $1,650 $1,650
Room and Board $4,401 $13,070
Miscellaneous $4,300 $3,650
Estimated Costs $42,451 $50,470
All CSU’s, UC’s and most private schools require the SAT OR ACT. UC’s require ACT with writing or SAT with Essay.
A few select majors such as Engineering may require SAT II’s. Make sure you are aware of what you need
Upcoming SAT dates are Nov 4th and Dec 2nd (CSU: SD,SJ and SLO will not take Dec)
Upcoming ACT dates are Oct 28 and Dec 9 (CSU: SD,SJ and SLO will not take Dec)
If you plan to take the December SAT or ACT check to make sure your college accepts it
SAT sign up = www.collegeboard.org
ACT sign up = www.actstudent.org
Fee waivers are available at the guidance office. Come see if you qualify.
Not required for CSU’s, UC’s or community colleges
Required by most private schools (Secondary
School Report) If you need letters of recommendation, let your
teacher and counselor know at least 4 weeks prior to the due date
Provide us with a resume and brag sheet – forms available in the College section of the Guidance webpage.
TOTAL cost of attendance (including tuition,
room and board, health care, books,
personal expenses and transportation)
UC: approximately $33,400
CSU: approximately $26,741
Community: approximately $13,969
Private: approximately $50,470 or more
Size - What is the total student population? What is the average class size?
Location - Where is the school located? Urban, suburban, rural Academics - What majors and degrees are offered?
Sports/Social Activities - What clubs, student organizations,
sororities, and fraternities do they have? What types of athletic teams do they have?
Cost - What is the total cost including tuition, room and board, books and other student fees? What types of financial aid are available?
Application became available October 1st
and is due March 2nd
Everybody is encouraged to fill it out
regardless of income as it will determine if you
are eligible for grants, scholarships and/or
loans at each individual campus.
FAFSA will send your info to colleges you listed
and once you have selected your school you
will get a financial aid offer from them
Completed online via:
www.collegeboard.org
Available starting October 1st
Required by over 300 colleges
The fee for the initial application and one
college or program report is $25; $16 for
additional reports
Fee waivers are granted based on use of SAT
fee waiver or on the information provided on
the Profile application.
Federal government
State government
Colleges and universities
Private agencies, companies, foundations, or your parents’ employers
Work study
Student loans (last resort)
Scholarships
Must submit FAFSA/Dream Act application by
March 2nd deadline
Students must apply every year
Income: $156,000 or less
Assets: $156,000 or less
Only students who have less than 40% of their
CSU fees covered by grants and scholarships
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Arizona State University Boston University
Brown University California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
College of William and Mary Columbia University
Cornell University Dartmouth College
Duke University Harvard University
Haverford College Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Princeton University Rice University
Stanford University Swarthmore College
Texas A&M University University of Arizona
University of California System University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Pennsylvania University of Tennessee
University of Vermont University of Virginia
University of Washington Yale University
A complete list can be found at :
https://www.edvisors.com/plan-for-college/money-saving-tips/no-loans-colleges
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AB 540
www.maldef.org
Law that allows undocumented students to pay tuition
at the California residents’ rate
Requirements:
Attend a California High School for 3 or more years; Continuation schools, charter high schools, private schools, and adult education programs may be acceptable
High school diploma or GED
Register or be currently enrolled in an accredited
college or university in CA
Sign a statement with the college or university (Not with
INS) stating your intent to apply for legal residency The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law regarding the privacy of student records
and the obligations of the institution, primarily in the areas of release of the records
The school cannot legally share this information with third parties, especially INS
Can apply for the following financial aid: ◦ Cal Grant, Chafee Grant, Middle Class Scholarship
◦ UC Grants, State University Grants
◦ California Community College (CCC) BOG Fee
Waiver
◦ EOP/EOPS
◦ Some University Scholarships
◦ Some Private Scholarships administered by
campuses
Application available October 1st at:
www.caldreamact.org
DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU! FINISH STRONG!
UC/CSU/PRIVATE COLLEGES Must successfully complete all reported coursework,
otherwise, your admission can be rescinded. Admissions offers are conditional!
Must pass all classes in order to complete graduation requirements
Check your email frequently and stay on top of deadlines
Community College/Trade School/ Other Must pass all classes in order to complete graduation
requirements
October 2017 November 2017
10/1Cal State Application is available for
completion and submission
10/1 UC Application is available for completion
10/1FAFSA, CA Dream Act, and CSS Financial Aid
Profile 2018-2019 are available
10/3 College Boost Program starts
10/5 Registration deadline for 11/4
10/7 SAT Test
10/9GGUSD College Fair at Bolsa Grande HS 6:30-
8:00 PM
10/14 Homecoming Dance
10/20 Senior Assembly~Senior Product Information
10/22 ACT Test
10/25 SAT Late Registration Deadline for 11/4 Test
11/2 SAT Registration deadline for 12/2 Test
11/3 1st Quarter Ends
11/3 ACT Registration deadline for 12/9 Test
11/4 SAT & SAT Subject Tests
11/17 ACT Late Registration deadline for 12/9 Test
11/21 SAT Late Registration deadline for 12/2 Test
11/30 UC and CSU Applications are DUE!!
December 2017 January 2018
12/2 SAT & SAT Subject Tests
12/9 ACT Test
12/20 Adopt-A-Child
Most private college applications are due
at the end of this month
1/20 Winter Formal
1/25 Minimum Day/Finals
1/26Minimum Day/Finals/End of First
Semester
Submit 7th semester transcripts if
requested by college
February 2018 March 2018
3/2 Deadline to submit FAFSA or CADAA
3/12 GWC Placement Test at 2:00 p.m.
3/19 GWC Placement Test at 2:00 p.m.
3/21 Open House
3/30 Third Quarter Ends
Register for mandatory CSU Orientation
Complete FAFSA/CADAA/CSS Financial
Aid Profile
Continue applying for scholarships
Register for GWC/OCC/Coastline
Placement Test
April 2018 May 2018
4/2-4/6 Spring Recess
Offers of admissions and financial award
letters mailed or emailed
Weigh all factors to select the college that will
the best fit for you --Academically, socially
Attend Senior Preview Days and Open Houses
5/1Deadline to submit Statement of Intent to
Register (SIR) along with deposits
5/7 Week 1 of AP Exams
5/14 Week 2 of AP Exams
June 2018
6/2 Prom
6/4 Senior Awards Night
6/12 Senior Finals
6/13 Senior Finals & Celebration
6/15 Graduation