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