1. Senior College and Financial Aid Night
September 29, 2016
Calipatria High School
Counseling Department

2. Agenda A-G Requirements College Choice Factors
The University of California System (UC)
The California State University System (CSU)
California Private Colleges and Universities
Out of State Colleges/Universities
Community Colleges
I.V.U.P.
Tuition
WUE
Scholarships
College Websites
Financial Aid

3. A-G Requirements The "a-g" requirements can be summarized as follows:
(a) History / Social Science – Two years, including one year of world history, cultures, and historical geography and one year of us history or one-half year of us history and one-half year of civics or American government.
(b) English – Four years of college preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature.
(c) Mathematics – Three years of college preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.

4. A-G Requirements Cont.
(d) Laboratory Science – Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three disciplines: biology, chemistry, and physics.
(e) Language Other Than English – Two years of the same language other than English.
(f) Visual & Performing Arts – One year, including dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art.
(g) College Preparatory Elective – One year (two semesters), chosen from additional "a-f" courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely for use as "g" electives.
University of California. (2012). General Requirements by Subject Area. gGuide/ag/a-g/a-g_reqs.html.

5. College Choice Factors
Size
Small: <2,000 students
Medium: 2,000-15,000 students
Large: >15,000 students
Location
Academic Programs
Campus Life
Cost
Campus Visits
Interaction with Admissions Representatives

6. The University of California System (UC)
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Francisco
(Graduate Programs Only)
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz

7. The UC Application Dates: Comprised of:
August 1st-October 31st - Able to fill out application
November 1st-November 30th – Able to fill out application and submit
Comprised of:
Personal Insight Questions
350 Words or less for each question answered
Answer 4 of the 8

8. Personal Insight Questions
1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.  
2. Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?  
4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

9. Personal Insight Questions
5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
6.  Describe your favorite academic subject and explain how it has influenced you.
7. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?  
8. What is the one thing that you think sets you apart from other candidates applying to the University of California?

10. The UC Application (Cont.)
Comprised of:
Potential Scholarships- Check all boxes that apply.
Transcripts- Not official transcripts, rather the students enters their coursework on the application. (Self Report)
Test Scores- Send official SAT and/or ACT scores to the university.
Activities and Awards- List up to 5 in each category. Will ask how many weeks per year and hours per week the student participated in the activity.
Categories:
Coursework Other Than A–G
Educational Preparation Programs
Volunteer and Community Service
Work Experience (For Pay)
Awards and Honors
Extracurricular Activities

11. The California State University System (CSU)
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Chico
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, East Bay
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fullerton
Humboldt State University
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
California Maritime Academy
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Northridge
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, San Bernardino
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San José State University
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
California State University, San Marcos
Sonoma State University
California State University, Stanislaus

12. CSU Locations

13. The CSU Application Dates: October 1st-November 30th www.csumentor.com
Choose the university to which you want to apply.
Transcripts- Not official transcripts, rather the students enters their coursework on the application. (Self Report)
Will save the information you input and apply to that information to an additional application.
Test Scores- Send official SAT and/or ACT scores to the university.

14. The California Private Colleges and Universities

15. The California Private Colleges and Universities
Dates:
Varies
Common Application Comprised of:
1 Personal Statement – 650 words or less
Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?

16. The California Private Colleges and Universities
4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
5. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.

17. The California Private Colleges and Universities
Comprised of:
Activities/Awards Section: 10 entries maximum that encompass a wide area of topics. Short area to expand upon one activity, 100 words maximum.
Supplements- Some colleges and universities require a “supplement.” These are additional essays and/or short answers that are specific to that college or university.
Transcripts- Sent to the individual college and university by their deadline. Must be “official” transcripts.
Letters of Recommendation- Typically, 2 are required from a core teachers. Math/Science/English/Social Science
Secondary Report: Sent from the counselor’s office regarding student characteristics, accompanied by a letter of recommendation.
Test Scores- Send official SAT and/or ACT scores to each specific university.

18. The California Private Colleges and Universities
Some have their own application that you must fill out.
Dates- Varies
Must research each school individually.

19. Out of State Colleges and Universities
Dates:
Varies
Personal Statement:
College/University Specific
Typically the larger the school, the less writing
Tuition:
Take home point: We will need to do our research for each individual school!

20. Community College San Diego Area: Local Area:
Cuyamaca College, Grossmont College, MiraCosta College, Palomar College, San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego Miramar College, and Southwestern College.
Local Area:
Arizona Western College and Imperial Valley College
Date- Our seniors will apply to IVC October 6th
Test Scores- Does not require test scores.
Transcripts- Official Transcripts submitted after completion of senior year.
Personal Statement- Not required
Admissions Requirements- High School Diploma

21. I.V.U.P.
Partnership between Imperial Valley College (IVC), Imperial County Office of Education, and San Diego State University’s Imperial Valley Campus (SDSU-IV).
Offers Imperial Valley students a Bachelor’s degree in four years while taking classes at both IVC and SDSU- Imperial Valley Campus.
Majors Included:
Criminal Justice
History
Liberal Studies (focus in Literacy, Math or Science)
Psychology
Public Administration
Spanish (only open to those who have taken AP Spanish)
Cohort Structure
Guaranteed access to classes (no crashing)
Scholarships are available

22. Tuition Living On-campus California Community Colleges
California Community Colleges
California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
California Independent Colleges (based on median costs)
Fees/Tuition
$1,104*
$6,633
$13,200
$32,100
Books and supplies
$1,710
$1,641
$1,500
$1,650
Room and board
$7,900**
$11,295
$13,800
$13,070
Miscellaneous
$3,250
$2,919
$3,900
$3,650
TOTAL
$13,929
$22,488
$32,400
$50,470
*Estimate is for 12 units/semester **Few community colleges have on-campus housing; actual cost varies based upon number of meals included.

23. Tuition Living Off-campus California Community Colleges
California Community Colleges
California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
California Independent Colleges (based on median costs)
Fees/Tuition
$1,104*
$6,633
$13,200
$32,100
Books and supplies
$1,710
$1,641
$1,500
$1,650
Room and board
$11,268
$11,883
$9,800
$10,962
Miscellaneous
$4,275
$2,683
$4,700
$4,225
TOTAL
$18,249
$22,840
$29,200
$48,937
*Estimate is for 12 units/semester **Few community colleges have on-campus housing; actual cost varies based upon number of meals included.

24. Tuition Living With Parents/Commuting from Home
California Community Colleges
California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
California Independent Colleges (based on median costs)
Fees/Tuition
$1,104*
$6,633
$13,200
$32,100
Books and supplies
$1,710
$1,641
$1,500
$1,650
Room and board
$4,518
$4,522
$4,700
$4,401
Miscellaneous
$4,275
$2,662
$4,600
$4,300
TOTAL
$11,607
$15,458
$24,000
$42,451
*Estimate is for 12 units/semester **Few community colleges have on-campus housing; actual cost varies based upon number of meals included.

25. W.U.E. W.U.E. – Western Undergraduate Exchange
Program designed to help students in the Western States with a reduction in tuition costs.
Participating States- Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Typically there are academic benchmarks in which the student needs to meet.
It is imperative they note WUE on their application.

26. Scholarships Included in the daily bulletin:
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship for Four Year Students
Dell Scholars Program
Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship Grants for Prospective Educators
Bannister Scholarship
ACT Second Year Scholarship Program
RMHC U.S. Scholarships
Liberty Mutual Scholarship Program
HSF/Haz La U Scholarship Program
Hispanic Scholarship fund General College Scholarship:
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Gates Millennium Scholars
Women Only: Scholarship Selection Committee - P.E.O. Foundation
Women Only: P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Labor's Training and Community Development Alliance
John Lyons Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program

27. Scholarships Sites that filter national scholarships:
Cappex.com, zinch.com, scholarships.com, fastweb.com
National Scholarships are predominately year round with an influx in fall. (
Local Scholarships are predominately in the spring, sometimes year round. (
College is next is part of our Imperial Valley Office of Education p-16 College Going Initiative

28. College Websites College Admissions, Information, and Applications
California Colleges & Universities: californiacolleges.edu
California Community College Articulation Agreements to CSU/UC: assist.org
California Community College Information: californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu
California Private/Independent Colleges: aiccu.edu
Common Application: commonapp.org
CSU Admissions & Campus Information: csumentor.edu, calstate.edu, csusuccess.org
UC Admissions & Campus Information: universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

29. College Websites Scholarship Search Engines: fastweb.com, finaid.org
College Scholarships: collegescholarships.com, scholarships.com
CSS Financial Aid Profile: profileonline.collegeboard.com
Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Latino College Dollars: hsf.net, latinocollegedollars.org
MeritAid: meritaid.com
Mexican American Legal Defense & Education Fund: maldef.org, hsf.net
United Negro College Fund, Black Excel: applyonline.uncf.org, blackexcel.org

30. Questions

31. Types of Aid Grants Scholarships/Merit Awards Loans Work Study
Gift aid based on income and circumstances
Does NOT have to be repaid
Scholarships/Merit Awards
Gift aid based on grades and achievement
Loans
Self Help Aid
DOES have to be repaid
Work Study
Work to earn programs that can be used to help with the cost.

32. Sources of Aid Federal Government State Government
Grants, Loans and Work Study
State Government
Cal Grant
Institutions (Colleges/Universities)
Grants, Scholarships, Loans and Work Study
Private foundations/organizations – Scholarships and Loans
Civic Organizations and Churches
Employers

33. FSA ID FSA ID replaced the PIN
An FSA ID is comprised of a username and password and can be used to login to certain Federal Student Aid websites, such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
If you are a parent and need to electronically sign your child’s FAFSA, you need your own FSA ID. If you have more than one child attending college, you can use the same FSA ID to sign their applications
Studentaid.gov/fsaid
Representative on campus October 12th to assist your students with the FSA ID

34. FAFSA-Free Application for Federal and Student Aid
Apply for aid beginning October 1st
Submit a FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available at
Representative on campus October 13th to assist with FAFSA.

35. FAFSA
Never pay to complete the FAFSA, it is free to apply.
By completing the FAFSA, your student is eligible for:
Grants
Scholarships
Loans
Fee Waivers
Work Study
Used to determine how much need a family has by looking at income, assets, and family size.
List each school. Your list is electronically sent the results of the application so they can determine your eligible aid.

36. FAFSA Need is determined by the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Cost of Attendance (COA) EFC = Financial need
Most Financial Aid is intended to cover this amount.
The FAFSA uses federal methodology to calculate each family’s EFC.
The EFC is not an amount the family is required to pay directly.

37. FAFSA
FAFSA only estimates the amount of aid your student will be eligible for.
Each school will individually determine their own financial aid package.
You will receive an Award Letter of Financial Aid Offer from each school.
Collection of different kinds of aid (grants, scholarships, loans, work study).
Can accept or decline the aid.
Ex: Can accept the grants and scholarships, but decline the loans.

38. FAFSA Change in Date Benefits
Complete FAFSA Earlier - Oct 1 as opposed to Jan 1
You’ll use earlier income and tax information. For example, on the FAFSA, you will report your 2015 income and tax information rather than your 2016 information.
Benefits
Because the FAFSA will ask for older income information, you will already have done your taxes by the time you fill out your FAFSA and will no longer need to estimate.
IRS Data Retrieval Tool – automatically import your tax information.
Less pressure due to having more time to explore and understand your financial aid options

39. FAFSA
October 1, complete and submit your FAFSA, along with any other financial aid applications the college/university requests.
Submit early – Priority Deadline
After you submit the FAFSA, you should receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) within three days to three weeks. If you have corrections submit to the FAFSA processor ASAP.

40. FAFSA Before starting the FAFSA, gather:
Student driver’s license (if applicable)
Student Alien Registration Card (if applicable)
Student and Parent:
Social Security cards
2015 W‐2 Forms and other records of money earned
2015 federal income tax form(s)
Records of untaxed income (if available)
Current bank statements
Business, farm, and other real estate records
Records of stocks, bonds, and other investments

41. FAFSA Undocumented Parents
Do not use your Federal Tax Payer ID Number as a social security number.
When asked to provide your social security number, enter all zeroes.
When asked if you have filed taxes for 2014, answer “not going to file.”

42. FAFSA Marital Status What is your parent’s marital status as of today?
When did your parents get married or remarried?
Up to each school to approve each request.
If your custodial parent is not married, this “smart form” will ask for which parent you are completing the form.
The parent that provides more than 50% of the support over the past 6 months will list financial information and sign with FSAID.

43. FAFSA

44. FAFSA
If you have a legal guardian, you cannot use your legal guardian’s information on your application. A legal guardian is not considered a parent in the financial aid process.
If you have foster parents, you cannot use your foster parents’ information on your application. A foster parent is not considered a parent in the financial aid process.
Note: The following people are not considered parents on this form unless they have legally adopted you: grandparents, foster parents, legal guardians, older brothers or sisters, and uncles or aunts.

45. FAFSA Dislocated Worker
A person may be considered a dislocated worker if he / she:
Is receiving unemployment benefits due to being laid off or losing a job and is unlikely to return to a previous occupation;
Has been laid off or received a lay‐off notice from a job;
Was self‐employed but is now unemployed due to economic conditions or natural disaster; or
Is a displaced homemaker.
Note: If you answer Yes, the financial aid administrator at your college may require proof that your parent is a dislocated worker.

46. FAFSA Frequent Errors: Social Security Numbers
Not Using Their Correct Name
High School Completion Status
Current year in college and Bachelors Degree
Divorced/Remarried Parents
Providing Non-Parental Information
Household Size
Number of Household Members in College
Student Claiming Dependents of Their Own

47. FAFSA Special Circumstances:
Change in employment status
Change in parent marital status
Student cannot obtain parent information
All of this CANNOT be documented on the FAFSA.
Colleges will make the determination and have their own process to decide.
When in doubt, CALL each school.

48. FAFSA
Contact Information
Phone:
FED-AID ( )
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET - Not available on federal holidays.

49. Dream Act
Allows AB 540 students to qualify for certain programs such as Institutional Grants, Cal Grant, and BOG Fee Waiver.
Available Oct 1
AB 540 Students:
Attended a CA high school for 3 years
Graduated from a CA high school
Will register or enroll in an accredited and qualifying California college or university
Complete affidavit that student will apply for US residency ASAP
Do not hold a valid non-immigrant visa (F, J, H, L, A, B, C, D, E, etc.
Students without a Social Security Number must use the California Dream Act Application to apply.

50. Cal Grant
In order to be eligible for the Cal Grant you must meet the following criteria:
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non‐citizen
Be a California resident
Attend a California College or University in
On the FAFSA, always include Imperial Valley College (IVC) to maintain eligibility for the Cal Grant.

51. Cal Grant
Cal Grant A Entitlement Awards – for students with a GPA of at least 3.0, family income and assets below the state ceilings, and who demonstrate financial need
Cal Grant B Entitlement Awards – for students from disadvantaged or low income families with a GPA of at least 2.0, family income and assets below the state ceilings, and who demonstrate financial need
Cal Grant C Awards ‐ for students from low income families pursuing vocational programs of study

52. Cal Grant To apply for the Cal Grant you must:
Submit your FAFSA prior to March 2nd, 2017
Submit your GPA verification form prior to March 2nd, 2017
CHS will submit the GPA verification form electronically on your behalf.

53. Cal Grant Students will be notified via email if they qualify.
Only available at a qualifying California school.
Students must be residents for at least one year.
Students must verify online that they have graduated from high school.
If Cal Grant is NOT on your award letter, immediately contact the California Student Aid Commission or the school to be placed on the school roster.

54. Scholarships Numerous in the bulletin every day
Many local scholarships will be available this spring
(Local)
(National)

55. When to Contact the Financial Aid Office
If you have ANY questions.
Loss or reduction in parent or student income or assets.
Death or serious illness.
Unusual medical or dental expenses not covered by insurance.
Reduction in child support, social security benefits, or other untaxed benefit.
Financial responsibility for elderly grandparents.
Any unusual circumstances that affect a family’s ability to contribute to higher education.

56. Thank you
Please schedule an appointment if you wish to create a more detailed plan for your student.