Begin to narrow options for work, vocational training, community college, and/or four-year college.
See Great Websites for Career & Vocational Transitions [connect to Choosing a Career page under College & Career)
Research schools and admissions requirements online
Visit colleges
Take SAT I & ACT exams before December if applying to four-year colleges.
SAT I registration, information, and practice exams online at www.collegeboard.com
ACT registration, information, and practice exams online at www.act.org
November: All California State University & University of California freshmen admissions application window is (November 1 to 30). All CSU/UC applications are due before or on November 30.
Financial Aid: All vocational & four-year colleges require students to apply for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal and State Aid).
November: Apply online for the FAFSA pin number at www.fafsa.ed.gov. January 1 to March 2 FAFSA application window for all California
Residence & Cal Grants
Submit the GPA Verification form to River Springs Guidance Department at the Temecula Administration office. To print a form online, go to www.csac.ca.gov and select to following links– Cal Grants – verified grade point average (GPA) – September 2, 2006 Cal Grant GPA Verification form. Be certain to fill out the student information and student signature to release information.
Research Financial Aid at California Student Aid Commission for information about Cal Grants – work-study programs and low-interest student loans. http://www.csac.ca.gov/
Fund Your Future is a comprehensive publication produced by the California Student Aid Commission that explains all aspects of financial aid and student loans. To download your own copy: www.csac.ca.gov and select the following links: schools – high schools – publications – Fund Your Future Counselor’s Guide
Submit applications for all community colleges – vocational training schools – private and out-of-state colleges.
Research Admissions expectations early
Keep track of all deadlines
Contact BOTH admissions and financial aid departments at all schools for additional application processes and deadlines.
