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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Where do you see yourself?
4 Year CollegeBachelor of Arts
Bachelor of ScienceCSU-California State
UC-University of California
Grades/classes/test scores are very
important
Community College -Transfer to 4 Year CollegeAssociate of Arts
or ScienceComplete General Ed. Requirements.
Community College - 2 Year Career Program
Associate of Arts or Science
Skills CertificateCertificate Program
OtherMilitary
EmploymentCareer Technical School
Trade School
Post-Secondary Opportunities
California’s 4 Systems of Education
Community Colleges CSU’s UC’s Private Colleges
4 Year Universities / CollegesCommunity College
California Community CollegesCalifornia Community CollegesNUMBER OF CAMPUSES:
REQUIREMENTS: Be 18 Years Old Apply Register
WHAT THEY OFFER: Transfer Options: UC / CSU / Other Associate Degree Certificate Programs
WEBSITE: www.cccapply.org
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California State UniversityCalifornia State UniversityNUMBER OF CAMPUSES:
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 experienceWEBSITE:
www.csumentor.edu
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University of CaliforniaUniversity of CaliforniaNUMBER OF CAMPUSES:
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
10 – Only 9 Open to Freshmen
Private & Independent CollegesPrivate & Independent CollegesNUMBER OF CAMPUSES:
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
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What are the a-g requirementsa-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
A-G RequirementsA-G RequirementsWhat you need to get into a University in California . . .
LetterLetter Area/SubjectArea/SubjectYears Years
RequiredRequiredYears Years
RecommendedRecommended
History/Social Sciences 2 years
English 4 years
Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 3 years 4 years
Laboratory Sciences (Biology & Chemistry) 2 years 3 years
Language Other Than English 2 years 3 years
Visual and Performing Arts 1 year
College-Preparatory Electives 1 year
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
Three Parts:Three Parts:1.1. ReadingReading2.2. WritingWriting3.3. MathematicsMathematics
Scores range from Scores range from 200 to 800 points200 to 800 points
““Reasoning” based Reasoning” based questionsquestions
Cost:Cost: $51.00$51.00
Five Parts:Five Parts:1.1. EnglishEnglish2.2. MathematicsMathematics3.3. ReadingReading4.4. Science ReasoningScience Reasoning5.5. Writing (Optional)Writing (Optional)
Writing Section is mandatory Writing Section is mandatory for UC Campusesfor UC Campuses
Scores range from 1 to 36Scores range from 1 to 36 Cost w/out Writing: Cost w/out Writing: $36.50$36.50 Cost w/ Writing: Cost w/ Writing: $52.50$52.50
What Are the Costs of College?Costs of College?
• Tuition• Living expenses• Text books• transportation
DRAFT 14
Costs of Attending CSU and UC 2013-2014Costs of Attending CSU and UC 2013-2014California State University
2013-14 At HomeOn
CampusOff
Campus
Fees $6,633 $6,633 $6,633
Books &Supplies 1,682 1,682 1,682
Room &Board 4,453 11,648 11,798
Transp. 1,353 1,188 1,390
Personal 1,338 1,338 1,338
TOTAL $15,458 $22,488 $22,840
Most families do not pay the “sticker price”
University of California
2013-14 At HomeOn
CampusOff
Campus
Fees $13,222 $13,222 $13,222
Books &Supplies 1,505 1,505 1,505
Room &Board 4,470 13,788 9,661
Personal & Transp. 3,517 2,223 2,999
Health Ins. 1,435 1,667 1,728
TOTAL $24,149 $32,405 $29,115
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
Money on loan which must be paid back with interest
• Subsidized: Government pays down interest while in school
• Unsubsidized: Automatic monthly payments
WORKSTUDYGRANTS
LOANS SCHOLARSHIPS Free money based on specific
requirements or criteria 1. On Campus
2. National
3. Local (High School)
4. Businesses/Organizations
The 4 Types of Financial Aid4 Types of Financial Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov
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
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
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
How to help your student now
• Encourage – Good study habits– Developing interests– Career exploration– Developing strong math and reading and writing
skills– Accessing resources
ResourcesSchools www.californiacolleges.edu,www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org csumentotor.edu, universityofcalifornia.eduwww.aiccumentor.eduScholarships: www.fastweb.comFinancial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov
Career Explorationwww.cacareerzone.orgwww.californiacolleges.eduwww.whodouwant2be.comSccommits.orgwww.mappingyourfuture.orgwww.bls.govwww.statecenter.com/resources/industry-sectorswww.todaysmilitary.comwww.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp
Dreams are only as good as the efforts we make to accomplish them