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College 101:College
&Financial Aid
Tonight’s Agenda
+ Senior Timeline+ College+ Financial Aid+ College Prep & HELP!+ Upcoming Events
Class of 2020 GOOGLE CLASSROOMFind everything college here!
If you don’t have access, please let us know so we can add you!
Ms. Colon: [email protected]
Ms. Strening: [email protected]
CHECK THIS OFTEN!
Senior year timeline
Senior year timeline
23 CSU Campuses 10 UC Campuses
Cal State Apply+ $70 per campus
+ Internal fee waiver may be used for 4 campuses
+ GPA & Test Scores
+ Opens: 10/1+ Deadline: 11/30
https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
UC Portal+ $70 per campus
+ Internal fee waiver may be used for 4 campuses
+ More holistic review process
+ Application opens: 9/1+ Submission opens: 11/1+ Deadline: 11/30
www.admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu
Common App+ Apply to nearly 90
colleges+ $25-$90 (varies by
university) + Can request fee waiver
+ Deadline varies by university
www.commonapp.org
Community Colleges….Stay tuned April 25, 2020!+
Parts of a College ApplicationALL Colleges require different items: + Transcripts+ OFFICIAL SAT or ACT Score + Letters of Recommendation+ Extracurricular Activities+ Leadership Position+ Resume+ Portfolio
It’s very important to UNDERSTAND what EACH college requires and submit by THEIR deadline
Factors that go into choosing the right schoolOne size does not fit all:
+ Majors/academics+ Size+ Cost+ Admission criteria+ Diversity+ Athletics+ Distance from home+ In state/out of state+ Public vs. Private+ University vs. Community
College
Financial Aid ApplicationsFAFSA
○ FREE Application for Federal Student Aid
○ Submit online EVERY year○ Opens October 1st○ Due March 2nd for CalGrants○ Apply: www.fafsa.gov
Dream Act Application
○ No Social Security #○ Submit online EVERY year○ Opens October 1st○ Due March 2nd for CalGrants○ Apply:
https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
Items needed before you fill out the 2020-2021 fafsa+ FSA ID for scholar & parent
+ Social Security card for scholar & parent
+ 2018 taxes+ Records of untaxed income+ Records of assets+ List of school(s) the scholars
is interested in attending
How to File for the FAFSA
How to File for the FAFSA
HOW FAFSA determines your Financial aid + The amount of money you receive is based on your
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)+ EFC: The amount your family is expected to pay for your
college based on family income
SCHOLARSHIPS+ APPLY, APPLY, APPLY!!!+ Extra FREEEEEEE money toward college!+ Check Class of 2020 Google Classroom+ Check Class of 2020 Google Calendar
+ Check emails!+ Check scholarship websites!!+ More will be rolling out throughout the year so check often!
Important reminders+ Use legal name (on social security card) for ALL
applications. + Use professional email that you will check often.
+ Keep it organized; create folders+ Make sure to double check all applications for mistakes
before submitting.+ See Counselors before you submit
+ Notify counselors when you submit or accepted!
How do I get help?
College Prep on FridaysSample Breakout topics:
+ My College Search & List+ CSU Application+ UC Application+ Common Application+ HBCU Common Black Application+ Grand Canyon University Application
workshop led by our GCU Representative
+ Essay & Personal Statement Workshop+ Scholarship Workshop+ Financial Aid+ Registering for the ACT/SAT
Senior Expectations: + Apply to at least ONE four-year
university+ Apply to at least ONE scholarships+ Submit their FAFSA or Dream Act
Application+ Create webgrants 4 students
account
College Workshops and HELP+ Before school, during lunch, afterschool+ Advisory+ Fridays from 2:30-4pm in Pathways+ Individual Appointments
+ Counselors are available for individual assistance by appointment for both scholars and parents.
Senior College WorkshopOct. 19, 2019 @ 9am - 12pm!
This will be a time for families to complete any applications (CSU/UC, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Personal Essays, etc!) We will be here to help
along the way!
MORE Upcoming Senior Parent Meetings+ Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 5pm
+ Financial Aid and next steps+ Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 5pm
+ Award Letters and enrollment+ Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 9am-12pm
+ Community College Workshop
Upcoming College FairsGot Plans 2019? Career & College Fair
+ Saturday, 10/12 from 9am-12pm
+ Grossmont College+
Cal-SOAP College Fair+ Wednesday, 10/23 from
6pm-8pm+ Scottish Rite Masonic
Center
THANK YOU! Ms. Colon: [email protected] (A-L)Ms. Strening: [email protected] (M-Z)