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Where do you see yourself?

Where do you see yourself?. Post-Secondary Opportunities. 4 Year College Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science CSU-California State UC-University of California Grades/classes/test scores are very important. Community College -Transfer to 4 Year College Associate of Arts or Science

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Where do you see yourself?

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  1. Where do you see yourself?

  2. Post-Secondary Opportunities 4 Year College Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science CSU-California State UC-University of California Grades/classes/test scores are very important Community College -Transfer to 4 Year College Associate of Arts or Science Complete General Ed. Requirements. Other Military Employment Career Technical School Trade School Community College - 2 Year Career Program Associate of Arts or Science Skills Certificate Certificate Program

  3. California’s 4 Systems of Education Community College 4 Year Universities / Colleges Community Colleges CSU’s UC’s Private Colleges

  4. California Community Colleges NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: • 109 REQUIREMENTS: • Be 18 Years Old • Apply • Register WHAT THEY OFFER: • Transfer Options: UC / CSU / Other • Associate Degree • Certificate Programs WEBSITE: • www.cccapply.org

  5. California State University NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: • 23 REQUIREMENTS: • A-G Requirements • 2.0 GPA or Higher B plus or above best • SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam WHAT THEY OFFER: • Bachelor’s Degrees • Master’s Degrees • Rich cultural experience WEBSITE: • www.csumentor.edu

  6. University of California NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: • 10 – Only 9 Open to Freshmen REQUIREMENTS: • A-G Requirements • 3.0 GPA or Higher • SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam • Extracurricular Activites/Involvement • Personal Statement (Essay) WHAT THEY OFFER: • Bachelor’s Degree • Master’s Degrees – Law Degree’s • Medical Degrees – Doctoral Degrees WEBSITE: • www.universityofcalifornia.edu

  7. Private & Independent Colleges NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: • 76 REQUIREMENTS: • Will Vary by Campus • Most will Require A-G Requirements • Most will Require SAT or ACT WHAT THEY OFFER: • Bachelor’s Degrees • Master’s Degrees – Professional Degrees • Medical Degrees – Doctoral Degrees WEBSITE: • www.aiccumentor.org

  8. What are the a-g requirements? • Classes that students must complete by the end of high school to be eligible to attend a university in California • California State Universities • Universities of California • There is a minimum of 15 classes which students must take to meet the a-g requirements

  9. a b c d e f g A-G RequirementsWhat you need to get into a University in California . . .

  10. What Do Colleges Look For? • CSU/UC/Private • Courses taken- going beyond minimum req. • Rigorous course work (Honors/AP, College) • Grades in courses • ACT/SAT scores • UC’s/Private Schools • Personal goals/experiences/challenges • Written reflections of the above • Extracurricular activities

  11. SAT VS. • Three Parts: • Reading • Writing • Mathematics • Scores range from 200 to 800 points • “Reasoning” based questions • Cost:$51.00 • Five Parts: • English • Mathematics • Reading • Science Reasoning • Writing (Optional) • Writing Section is mandatory for UC Campuses • Scores range from 1 to 36 • Cost w/out Writing: $36.50 • Cost w/ Writing: $52.50

  12. What Are the Costs of College? • Tuition • Living expenses • Text books • transportation

  13. Costs of Attending CSU and UC 2013-2014 Most families do not pay the “sticker price” DRAFT

  14. The 4 Types of Financial Aidwww.fafsa.ed.gov GRANTS WORKSTUDY • Free Money for educational expenses based on financial need • Main Types: • Cal-Grant • Pell Grant • Jobs to help pay for school • Employment at the Campus • Up to 15 hours per week LOANS SCHOLARSHIPS • Money on loan which must be paid back with interest • Subsidized: Government pays down interest while in school • Unsubsidized: Automatic monthly payments • Free money based on specific requirements or criteria • 1. On Campus 2. National 3. Local (High School) 4. Businesses/Organizations 3 1 4 2

  15. CSU Financial Aid 2012-2013 • 306,285 CSU Students received aid (72% of all students) • Nearly $3.6 Billion in Total Aid • 57% of All undergraduates have full cost of tuition covered by grants, scholarships or waivers • $613 million in State University Grant to 133,000 + students • For the 2013-14 academic year we anticipate more than $630 million in State University Grant awards

  16. California Middle Class Scholarship • Available beginning 2014-15 academic school year • State scholarship for students with family income under $150,000 on a sliding scale • UC and Cal State specific • FAFSA and Dream applicants will be considered for eligibility • Limited information is currently available

  17. California Middle Class Scholarship • For the 14/15, 15/16, and 16/17 school years the MCS amount is reduced • 2014-15 CSU maximum is approximately $766 and for the UC $1,700 • When fully implemented in 2017-18 the maximum award will be 40% of systemwide tuition fees at a UC or CSU

  18. How to help your student now • Encourage • Good study habits • Developing interests • Career exploration • Developing strong math and reading and writing skills • Accessing resources

  19. Resources • Schools • www.californiacolleges.edu, • www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org • csumentotor.edu, • universityofcalifornia.edu • www.aiccumentor.edu • Scholarships: • www.fastweb.com • Financial Aid: • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Career Exploration • www.cacareerzone.org • www.californiacolleges.edu • www.whodouwant2be.com • Sccommits.org • www.mappingyourfuture.org • www.bls.gov • www.statecenter.com/resources/industry-sectors • www.todaysmilitary.com • www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp • Dreams are only as good as the efforts we make to accomplish them

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