1. Navigating Your Student’s Future
presents
Parent Session March 7, 2013

2. Topics 4 Systems of Higher Education College Eligibility
Student-Athlete Eligibility
Financial Aid

3. 4 Systems of Higher Education
Community College (CCC)
California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
Private Colleges & Universities

4. Community Colleges There are 112 Community Colleges in California
They prepare students to transfer to four year colleges: CSU, UC, Private / Independent Colleges and Universities
They offer Associates Degrees, Vocational Certificate Programs, Nursing, Auto Mechanic, etc…
Application requirements: 18 years of age or older with or without your HS diploma OR under 18 with your HS diploma

5. California State University
There are 23 State Universities in California.
They offer Bachelors and Masters Degrees. Some campuses are now offering Professional degrees through joint programs with the UC System.
They accept the top 33% of high school graduates.
They accept students from high school and community colleges.
The CSU’s are teaching institutions.

6. California State University
Application requirements:
- MUST have HS Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Satisfy A-G subject requirements
- SAT Reasoning or ACT exam

7. University of California
There are 10 UC Campuses in the state.
They accept the 12.5% of the graduating seniors in California.
They offers Bachelors, Masters, and Professional degrees.
The UC’s are research institutions and the primary disseminator of PhD’s in the state.

8. University of California
Application requirements:
MUST have a HS diploma or equivalent
Satisfy A-G subject requirements
Minimum 3.0 GPA
SAT reasoning or ACT exam
Personal statement
2 SAT subject exams (Strongly recommended)
Honors & awards (Strongly recommended)
Extracurricular activities/Community service (Strongly recommended)

9. Private Universities and Colleges
There are over 75 private schools and universities.
They vary in size, cost, and prestige.
They offer a variety of degrees from Bachelors to professional degrees.
They accept students from high school and community colleges.

10. Private Universities and Colleges
Application requirements:
- MUST have a HS diploma or equivalent
- Satisfy A-G subject requirements
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- SAT reasoning or ACT exam
- Personal statement
- 2 SAT subject exams
- Honors & awards (Strongly recommended)
- Extracurricular activities/Community service (Strongly recommended)

11. Requirements for Eligibility for a NCAA Scholarship
Meet high school district graduation requirements
Complete A-G requirements for admissions to college (UC/CSU)\
Includes SAT or ACT *
Complete Core Course Requirement
Division I 16 Core Courses
Division II 14 Core Courses
*MUST SEND SCORES DIRECTLY TO NCAA

12. A-G Requirements a. History/Social Science - 2 years required
The A-G courses are a series of 15 units that need to be taken in a specific order in high school to be eligible or admission to UCs and CSUs (a unit is equal to one academic year or two semesters of a class).
a. History/Social Science - 2 years required
(US History or 1/2 yr. US History & 1/2 yr.
American Government and World History)
b. English - 4 years required
(College preparatory courses in composition and literature)
c. Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years recommended
(Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II)

13. A-G Requirements
d. Lab Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
e. Language Other Than English - 2 years required, 3 years recommended (Same language)
f. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year required (Must be sequential) Dance, Drama/Theatre, Music, Visual Art
g. College Preparatory Electives - 1 year required
(Academic courses in any of the above “a-f” areas)

14. Requirement Comparisons
Graduation
A – G
NCAA
Division I
Division II
3 years Social Studies*
“A” 2 years History
2 years Social Studies
4 years English*
“B” 4 years English
4 years English
3 years English
2 years Math*
“C” 3 years
Math Alg 1, Geo, Alg II
3 years Math
(Alg 1 or higher)
2 years Math
2 years Science*
“D” 2 years Science
2 years Science
(1 lab science)
1 year Fine Art*
“E” 2 years
Foreign Lang
1 year
Additional English, Math, Science
2 years additional
English, Math, or Science
2 years PE*
“F” 1 year
Fine Art
4 years Additional
CP class
3 years of additional courses (from any above)
1 Semester
Practical Art*
“G” 1 year
CP Elective
Health*
Additional Electives

15. Exams PSAT ( Practice Version of SAT) Critical Reading Math Writing
Reading Comprehension
Social Science
Science Reasoning
SAT Reasoning Test
Critical Reasoning
Math
Writing
SAT Subject Tests
2 Subjects of students choice from different academic subjects
Examples: Literature, Social Sciences, Math II, Sciences, L.O.T.E.

16. When in doubt, follow the UC or CSU models.
College Entrance Exam Requirements UC
SAT Reasoning and/or ACT + Writing
SAT Subject Test (Literature, Math, Elective)
CSU
Completion of SAT Reasoning or ACT + Writing
CCC
No exams required
Assessment Test
Private Colleges and Universities
Varies from school to school
Please contact the schools for more information
When in doubt, follow the UC or CSU models.

17. Academic Advancements
Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes
Honors Program
Concurrent Enrollment: enrolling in college courses while in high school at a community college, which are transferable to a university after your student’s 9th grade year.
Get a tutor or be a tutor

18. Extracurricular Activities
Look for groups on your high school campus and in the community that interest you:
Student Government
Drama, Arts, Music
Athletics
Community Service Volunteers
Debate Team
Academic Decathlon

19. “Brag Sheet” What Do I Put on the Application?
Leadership and Initiative
Length of involvement
Progression of leadership role in Club
Team Captain
Editor of newspaper, magazine, or yearbook
Work Experience
Student Government/ Leadership/ASB
Tutor
Family Responsibilities
Think about the relationships you form with teachers, coaches and sponsors in your extracurricular activities. These people will be who you want to get letters of recommendation from to send to colleges and universities.

20. Brag Sheet Cont’d Extracurricular Activities:
Sustained, active participation is critical
Volunteering in community programs
Athletics
Journalism/ Creative Writing
Internships
Participation in research projects
Musical, Theatrical or artistic performances
Participation in summer programs
Honors and Awards:
Essay or Speech Contest (Journalism, Debate team)
Community Service/ Volunteer Work
Religious activities
Sports and Recreations recognitions (Varsity letter)
Academic Recognitions (Science Fair)
Exam Scholarship Recipients (PSAT/STAR/AP)

21. Personal Statement
Use the college entrance essay to explain what your application doesn’t say about you.
Tell your story
Who are you?
Why do you deserve to go to that school?
What have you done to get there?
How have your experiences shaped who you are?

22. What can the family do to help your student go to college?
PARENTS
Attend Parent Meetings and College Outreach events
Keep track of student’s grades and activities
Communicate with counselor on a regular basis.
Encourage student to participate in academic programs (i.e. Saturday programs, Summer programs, school workshops)
ASK QUESTIONS!!!

23. What can the family do to help your student go to college?
STUDENTS
Attend academic events outside of your school, and EAOP events.
Visit counselors and/or college advisors in your school college office once a week
Take all practice college entrance exams: PSAT/EXPLORE
Get Involved in extra-curricular activities that interest you
Visit Universities and Colleges
Attend College Outreach events
ASK QUESTIONS!!!

24. Attending college is an investment
Higher Education is one of the best financial decisions one can make.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2006

25. Cost of Higher Education
Live ON
Campus 
Fees/Tuition Only
UC: University Of
California
$24,000
$7,500
CSU: California State University
$16,000
$3,700
CC: Community
College
*varies according to Location
$1104
*$46 per Unit
Private Universities and Colleges
$16,000 -
$45, 000

26. Who to contact for more information?
Middle Schools
Principals, teachers, counselors
High Schools
Principals, teachers, counselors, career technicians
Colleges and Universities
Admission & Outreach Services
Student service programs on campus

27. Financial Aid
Financial Aid: Money that is given, paid or loaned to students by the government to help pay for college.
Four types of Financial Aid:
Grants (Free Money)
Scholarships (Free Money)
Work-Study (Job opportunity to earn money)
Loans (money borrowed that must be repaid)

28. Sources of Financial Aid
Federal government
State government
Colleges and universities
Private agencies, companies, foundations, and your employers

29. Grants Cal Grants Pell Grants Chafee Grant
Board of Governors' Fee Waiver
CSU State University Grant
UC Grant
Independent College Grants

30. Federal Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Everyone should fill out a FAFSA (
FAFSA4Caster (
You and the colleges you listed on the FAFSA will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR)

31. Financial Aid Tips
Submit all required forms by each college’s published deadlines (but no later than March 2)
By March 2, submit a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form
Keep a copy of all forms submitted
Review the Student Aid Report (SAR) Acknowledgement
Review the California Aid Report (CAR)
Watch for financial aid award notifications from colleges to which the student has been admitted
ASK QUESTIONS!

32. What You Can do Now Salute to Youth
Cash for College
California Gear-Up
AVID
Early Academic Outreach Program

33. What You Can do Now
Talk with NCAA Coordinator to assure your compliance with the NCAA
Apply to NCAA Clearinghouse
Do a Career Search
Talk to your coach about your interest in college sports
Take the ACT and/or SAT tests
Visit some of the schools you might want to attend
Review the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete
Apply online college applications
Sign up on FAFSA4Caster

34. Getting Ready for College
Campaign for College Opportunity
College Bound
Career and College Clubs
KnowHow2Go
Reaching All Youth

35. Choosing a Career California Career Resources
Who Do U Want 2B?
California Career Zone

36. Educational Resources
California Colleges
California Community Colleges
California State University
University of California
Private/Independent College
California Department of Education
Intersegmental Coordinating Committee

37. Student-Athlete Resources
NCAA
NCAA Clearinghouse
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes
California Community College Athletic Association

38. Financial Aid Resources
I Can Afford College
ScholarShare
Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest

39. Questions?