1. ELAC College Information

2. Working so hard for your kids (emotionally, financially, academically)
Thank You!
ELAC Parents…
Working so hard for your kids (emotionally, financially, academically)
For supporting our program
Raising lovely children!

3. Why College?
Sixty-eight percent of all new jobs in California will require college credentials by
1Hans Johnson, Marisol C. Mejia, and Sarah Bohn, Will California Run Out of College Graduates?

4. Current Realities in Silicon Valley
73% have 2+ years of college
11% higher than rest of CA
13% higher than rest of US
Source: Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies

5. Source: Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies
Individual Median Income by Educational Attainment, Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties

6. Gap Ratio Gap Change 2015-2016 Silicon Valley $87,822 4.4 +$1,170
San Francisco
$77,645
+$3,686
California
$60,713
3.8
+$1,151
United States
$48,282
3.2
+$2,316
Source: Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies
Disparity in Income between Highest and Lowest Educational Levels (2016)

7. California College System
Community Colleges - 2 years
HS diploma or equivalent
Anyone over 18
Best option Associates Degree for Transfer
CSUs
A-G requirements w/C or better (2.0 GPA)
SAT or ACT
Min. Eligibility Index = GPA

8. Associate Degree for Transfer
Sometimes called a Degree w/a Guarantee
Fully transferable to the CSU
No more than 60 semester units or 90 quarter units.
If students meet the CSU’s minimum eligibility requirements, guaranteed priority admission to a CSU campus, though not necessarily to a particular campus or major.

9. California College System
CSUs
A-G requirements w/C or better (2.0 GPA)
SAT or ACT
3.0 and above don’t need an SAT or ACT score for eligibility
Min. Eligibility Index
GPA x 800
+ highest SAT math score
+ highest SAT reading score
= Eligibility Index

10. California College System
UCs
A-G requirements w/C or better
11 courses before last year of high school
3.0 or higher GPA
SAT w/writing or ACT Plus
3.0 and above don’t need an SAT or ACT score for eligibility

11. Myths/Fears about College
Easier to go to Community College then transfer
4-year college costs too much
Can’t afford a private school
Won’t qualify for financial aid

12. 2017 report from The Campaign for College Opportunity:
Community College
2017 report from The Campaign for College Opportunity:
Average of 6.5 years to get a BA by transferring to UC
Average of 7 years to get a BA by transferring to a CSU
Costs an additional $36,000-$38,000
Low transfer rates
4% after 2 years
25% after 4 years
38% after 6 years
Best transfer rates w/ADT

13. Costs of College
Almost no one pays the full sticker price for college
Private colleges often offer more financial aid
Financial aid is available for anyone with an income below $250,000
Scholarships are available for lots of different things, including:
First generation college students
Students who fit certain demographic profiles
Women studying STEM

14. Cost Comparison SJSU Reed College San Diego State Stanford Univ of Cal
Cal Poly
Lewis and Clark
Santa Clara Univ.
Avg Total Debt of Grads
$19,303
$19, 627
$19, 633
$20,205
$21,018
$21,852
$23,792
$27, 385

15. Admission Rate:
Avg. GPA
Avg. SAT
4-yr Grad Rate
6-yr Grad Rate
Cal Poly*
29%
3.92
R+M: 1300
47%
80%
Chico State
65%
3.33
R+M: 1000
26%
69%
CSU Channel Islands
74%
3.22
R+M: 1070
24%
58%
San Diego State
34.6%
3.6
R+M: 1185
37%
75.3%
Sac State
72%
3.27
R+M: 1020 9%
49%
SJSU
68%
3.4
R+M: 1040
11%
62%
UC Berkeley
14.9%
R+M: 1440
76%
92%
UC Davis
41.2%
R+M: 1290
55%
85%
UCLA
14.1%
R+M: 1370
91%
UC Santa Barbara
32%
R+M: 1330
82%
UC Santa Cruz
47.7%
R+M: 1260
52%
77%
*Awards microscholarships via Raise.me

16. Admission Rate:
Avg. GPA
Avg. SAT
4-yr Grad Rate
6-yr Grad Rate
Cal Poly*
29%
3.92
R+M: 1300
47%
80%
Chico State
65%
3.33
R+M: 1000
26%
69%
CSU Channel Islands
74%
3.22
R+M: 1070
24%
58%
San Diego State
34.6%
3.6
R+M: 1185
37%
75.3%
Sac State
72%
3.27
R+M: 1020 9%
49%
SJSU
68%
3.4
R+M: 1040
11%
62%
UC Berkeley
14.9%
R+M: 1440
76%
92%
UC Davis
41.2%
R+M: 1290
55%
85%
UCLA
14.1%
R+M: 1370
91%
UC Santa Barbara
32%
R+M: 1330
82%
UC Santa Cruz
47.7%
R+M: 1260
52%
77%
*Awards microscholarships via Raise.me

17. Admission Rate:
Avg. GPA
Avg. SAT
4-yr Grad Rate
6-yr Grad Rate
Cal Poly*
29%
3.92
R+M: 1300
47%
80%
Chico State
65%
3.33
R+M: 1000
26%
69%
CSU Channel Islands
74%
3.22
R+M: 1070
24%
58%
San Diego State
34.6%
3.6
R+M: 1185
37%
75.3%
Sac State
72%
3.27
R+M: 1020 9%
49%
SJSU
68%
3.4
R+M: 1040
11%
62%
UC Berkeley
14.9%
R+M: 1440
76%
92%
UC Davis
41.2%
R+M: 1290
55%
85%
UCLA
14.1%
R+M: 1370
91%
UC Santa Barbara
32%
R+M: 1330
82%
UC Santa Cruz
47.7%
R+M: 1260
52%
77%
*Awards microscholarships via Raise.me

18. Admission Rate:
Avg. GPA
Avg. SAT
4-yr Grad Rate
6-yr Grad Rate
Lewis and Clark*
55%
3.9
R+M: 1360
74%
79%
Santa Clara University
48%
3.71
R+M: 677
82%
89%
Portland State**
3.38
R+M: 1120
21%
Reed College
35%
R+M: 1440
66%
78%
Stanford University 5%
4.18
R+M: 1510
75%
94%
*Awards microscholarships via Raise.me
**Western University Exchange tuition rates

19. Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
You MUST fill out the FAFSA to get student aid!

20. There is money for everyone to go to college if they choose to go.
Money is Available!
There is money for everyone to go to college if they choose to go.
This includes DACA and undocumented students; students from families without extra cash; and students with families of their own.
Start with the FAFSA.

21. Financial Aid comes from four main sources:
FAFSA
Financial Aid comes from four main sources:
Federal Government (58% of federal aid is in the form of loans for students and parents).
State Government
College and Universities
Private organizations/foundations

22. FAFSA
Filling out the FAFSA helps you access federal grants and loans to pay tuition and expenses while you’re in college.

23. Grants
Free money!
Fill out the FAFSA to get federal grant awards each year students are enrolled in college.
The state and federal funds are “granted” to fund the student’s college education, according to the family’s need.

24. Student Loans
Loans offered through the FAFSA are frequently given at lower rates than a bank or private lender would give.
This means when you graduate you’ll owe less money.

26. *Online tutorials (Khan Academy, YouTube, etc)
Resources
*Online tutorials (Khan Academy, YouTube, etc)
*FAFSA website video tutorials and FAQ’s
*Ms Perez in Branham’s College & Career Center

27. Think about what groups you and your students belong to.
Other Scholarships
Think about what groups you and your students belong to.
Military
professional associations
extenuating circumstances having to do with health or family challenges,
foster families
LGBTI families
immigration status
serious engagement with sports, arts, and hobbies
local community groups
labor unions
religious groups
political causes
merit/honor societies
fraternities and sororities…

28. Scholarship Search has thousands of scholarships
College Board!
Scholarship Search has thousands of scholarships

29. Fee Waivers
There are also application fee waivers for low income students applying to college.
You can begin this process by getting SAT and AP fee waivers. Once you get those, certain college applications will also be free.
Read up online and check in with Ms Perez, Branham’s College and Career Counselor to get more details.