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The Summit Springs Educational Foundation is proud to support Springs Charter Schools graduates with scholarship opportunities for college and trade school. Click here to learn more.

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12 Tips for FAFSA on the Web

FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov makes it easier than ever to apply for financial aid. It’s also fast – and secure. Plus, your FAFSA will be less likely to contain errors. You’ll find online help for each question, and you can chat with a customer service representative if you need additional assistance. You can save your FAFSA for up to 45 days after each time you open your file so you don’t have to complete the application in one sitting. When you’re ready, your application will be transmitted to the federal processor within seconds. FAFSA on the Web is available around the clock, seven days a week, starting January 1. Don’t have a computer? Look into using one at your school or library.

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River Springs’ College Board School Code: 054113

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9th grade:

• Start planning now!
• Download and read the NCAA guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete at NCAA.org.
• Take the right courses and earn the best grades possible.
• Contact your school counselor to discuss eligibility.
• Find Springs Charter Schools’ list of NCAA-approved core courses at eligibilitycenter.org/courselist.
• Sign up for a free Profile Page account at eligibilitycenter.org for information on NCAA requirements.
• Plan to graduate on time (in eight academic semesters). If you fall behind, use summer school sessions prior to graduation to catch up.

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Getting to college can be a daunting task with many examinations and deadlines to think about. The best thing you can do for yourself is to stay informed and be prepared. The links below will provide you with a great deal of helpful information. If you have further questions please contact the guidance department at 951-252-8833.

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The UC and CSU systems have aligned course requirements for freshman applicants, however not all courses and grades are treated equally. Most colleges and universities have websites with comprehensive information about admission requirements, eligibility index, and opportunities for students and parents to visit the campus:

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, BY SUBJECT AREA

High school seniors who fulfill the following three requirements will be entitled to a comprehensive review of their applications at each UC campus to which they apply. Continue reading →

Once a student begins to develop an area of interest, staff may want to begin helping them to think creatively about whether this interest has potential for a future career. Students may explore their interests by taking any of the following course options: Continue reading →

Career Technical Education: In 2004, State Superintendent of Education Jack O’Connell said: The job of K–12 education in California must be to ensure that all our students graduate with the ability to fulfill their potential—whether that takes them to higher education or directly to their careers. Unfortunately . . . too many of our students are not adequately prepared for either. By raising our expectations for our students, we can and will begin to change that. For more information about Career Technical Education, click here to access the Career Technical Framework.

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Starting Out

• Meet with your school counselor at least annually.
• All high school academic years (and some middle school) count towards college freshman admissions consideration. The 10th through 12th grade years have the greatest impact.
• Finish your senior year strong with academics, leadership and community services.
• Take challenging courses and strive for A and B letter grades.
• Develop a four year resume of non-academic activities, such as volunteer work, community service, extra-curricular activities, employment, awards & honors, and participation in leadership. Include in the resume years involved in each activity, the company or person/person’s that the student was supervised by, and specific information about each activity. Revise the resume your senior year, and use it when requesting letters of recommendation, to present at college admissions interviews, to send to private colleges, and when writing the college admissions essay (when appropriate).
• Develop a filing system of all college admissions resources.
• Start talking with the student about colleges at an early age. Discuss careers, jobs, the student’s interests, skills and abilities.

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