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Presentation Topics. General information Admissions Enrollment Steps Transfer Career Programs Support Program Financial Aid. De Anza Overview. Founded in 1967 More than 24,000 students/quarter Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges 80% Day, 20% Evening students

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  1. Presentation Topics • General information • Admissions • Enrollment Steps • Transfer • Career Programs • Support Program • Financial Aid

  2. De AnzaOverview • Founded in 1967 • More than 24,000 students/quarter • Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges • 80% Day, 20% Evening students • Average Age of Students: 21 • Nearly half plan to receive AA/AS Degree or Transfer • Excellent Academic Programs, and Support Services

  3. What Is A Community College? • Community colleges … • Offer an affordable and accessible college education • Provide lower division preparation for transfer to public and private universities • Offer vocational & career programs • 2 year public institution (109 statewide)

  4. Who can attend a Community College? • Admission is open to anyone who obtains: • a High school diploma or • a General Education Diploma (GED) or HS Proficiency • who is at least 18 years or older • High school juniors and seniors with permission from parents and school can take advantage of our concurrent enrollment

  5. Why Choose De Anza? • Ranks at the top for combined UC/CSU transfers • More than 140 academic and career programs • High quality education at a low cost • Outstanding student support programs • Guaranteed admission to select universities • State-of-the-art equipment and facilities • Over 50 different student clubs • Vibrant student life and great diversity

  6. Enrollment Steps for New Students • Apply • Take Placement Tests • Attend Orientation • Register for Classes • Pay Your Fees • Attend Classes

  7. Step 1: Apply • Use the online application at:www.deanza.edu • You will receive a confirmation e-mail • Your date to register will be posted after your application has been processed (Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link) • Apply • Take Placement Tests • Attend Orientation • Register for Classes • Pay Your Fees • Attend Classes

  8. Step 2: Take Placement Tests • Take the Math and English Placement Testsat least two weeks before your Counseling 100 class • If you are planning on: • Transferring or earning a degree/certificate • Enrolling in basic English and Math • Or are undecided about your education goal • You can not fail! Test merely determines Math and English levels • Apply • Take Placement Tests • Attend Orientation • Register for Classes • Pay Your Fees • Attend Classes

  9. Step 3: Attend Orientation • Attend Counseling 100: Orientation to College • Download registration form at: www.deanza.edu/counseling/newstudents.html • Benefits of attending Counseling 100: • Valuable college and career information • Early Registration, assistance in course selection • Develop an Education Planwith a counselor • Apply • Take Placement Tests • Attend Orientation • Register for Classes • Pay Your Fees • Attend Classes

  10. Step 4: Register for Classes • Register online at www.deanza.edu/register/myinfo.html • Get a Schedule of Classes online at www.deanza.edu/schedule or from the bookstore • Academic Calendar: www.deanza.edu/calendar • Apply • Take Placement Tests • Attend Orientation • Register for Classes • Pay Your Fees • Attend Classes

  11. Step 5: Pay your Fees • Payment may be made online, by mail, our drop box, or in person • Pay your fees within 5 days after registration • For financial assistance, contact Financial Aid at:www.deanza.edu/financialaid • Apply • Take Placement Tests • Attend Orientation • Register for Classes • Pay Your Fees • Attend Classes

  12. Step 6: Attend Class • You must be at the first class meeting! • Drop classes in which you no longer wish to be enrolled • You will be charged for classes not dropped and may receive a failing (F) grade • Instructors have the option to drop you if you are absent or late • Apply • Take Placement Tests • Attend Orientation • Register for Classes • Pay Your Fees • Attend Classes

  13. Enrollment Steps -Summary • Apply • Take Placement Tests • Attend Orientation • Register for Classes • Pay Your Fees • Attend Classes

  14. Benefits of Attending De Anza College • Flexible class schedules • Small class sizes (average 35) • Great support programs • Options to Transfer or earn a career degree or certificate • Low Cost - $17 a unit InstitutionEst. Annual Tuition & Fees • De Anza College $855 • CSU $6,000 • UC $10,00 • Private $36,750

  15. Transfer • A wide variety of transferable courses offered to fulfill: • General Education • Major Preparation • Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs) visit: www.deanza.edu/transfer • IGETC: for transfers to UC or CSU • Counseling & academic advising support • Transfer as a Junior to a 4 year institution

  16. Degree and Certificate Program • De Anza offers high demand career programs leading to an Associate in Arts (AA) or an Associate in Science (AS) degree. • Associate Degree Programs: 60 • De Anza also provides certificates. • Certificate Programs: 125 • Completion (4-11 quarter units) • Achievement (12-26 quarter units) • Proficiency (27+ quarter units)

  17. Popular Majors - Accounting - Intercultural Studies - Animation - Manufacturing and CNC - Automotive Technology - Medical Laboratory - Business - Nursing - Child Development - Paralegal Studies - Environmental Studies - Photography - Film/Television - Speech Communication - Graphic & Interactive Design - Technical Writing - Health Technologies

  18. Support Programs and Services • Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS) • Disability Support Services (DSS/EDC) • Financial Aid • Counseling/Advising • Puente • Student Success & Retention Services Center (SS&RSC) • Writing & Reading Center (WRC) • Tutorial/Skills Center • Transfer Center • Career Center • NASA/AMES Internship • Honors Program

  19. Financial Aid is available For low-income, middle-income, and upper-income students who qualify. Grants: Pell Grant, ACG, SEOG, Cal GrantLoans: Stafford Loan, Perkins Loan, Book Loans, PLUS Loans Work: Work-Study, part-time employment on campusFee Waiver: BOG Fee Waiver for California residentsWe encourage all students to see if they qualify. Use the FAFSA to apply for federal and state financial aid. Apply online: www.fafsa.ed.gov. The earlier the better!

  20. Scholarships • Over 500 students receive scholarships each year at De Anza. • Scholarships are competitive, but open to a wide variety of students: -first in family to attend college -community service -excellence in academics -financial need -pursuing a variety of majors including teaching, health careers, environmental studies, technology, engineering and others • Recycled Computer Scholarship – good quality computers donated from local companies and refurbished for students to use in college. • Look for scholarship announcements online in October. • www.deanza.edu/financialaid/scholarship.html

  21. Important Deadlines • March 2nd …First Priority date for FAFSA and Cal Grant • September 2nd …Second date for Cal Grant at Community Colleges

  22. Important Sites & Contacts • FAFSA:www.fafsa.ed.gov • PIN:www.pin.ed.gov • De Anza College Financial Aid:www.deanza.edu/financialaidOR Call: (408) 846-8718 • Scholarships:http://fastweb.com, www.petersons.com, and www.deanza.edu/financialaid • Federal Processor:www.studentaid.ed.gov • OR Call: 800-4FEDAID • IRS Phone Number: 800-829-1040 • Selective Service Registration:www.sss.gov

  23. Thoughts & Tips • Schedule a campus tour • It is OK to be undecided • Once you figure out what you want to do, meet with a counselor to develop a PLAN • You are an adult, so you are responsible for your actions • Get involved on campus, meet new people…NETWORK and build relationships • Remember that your goal is to better yourself

  24. The End Thank You For more information Visit our Web Site: www.deanza.edu

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