Navigating Your

Student’s FutureParent SessionMarch 7, 2013

presents

Topics• 4 Systems of Higher

Education• College Eligibility• Student-Athlete Eligibility• Financial Aid

Community College (CCC)http://www.cccapply.org/

4 Systems of Higher Education

University of California (UC)http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/

California State University (CSU)http://www.calstate.edu/

Private Colleges & Universitieshttp://www.aiccu.edu/

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

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.

•Application requirements:

- MUST have HS Diploma or equivalent - Minimum 2.0 GPA - Satisfy A-G subject requirements

- SAT Reasoning or ACT exam

California State University

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.

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)

University of California

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.

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)

Private Universities and Colleges

Requirements for Eligibility for a

NCAA ScholarshipMeet high school district graduation requirements

Complete A-G requirements for admissions to college (UC/CSU)\

Includes SAT or ACT *

Complete Core Course RequirementDivision I 16 Core CoursesDivision II 14 Core Courses

*MUST SEND SCORES DIRECTLY TO NCAA

A-G RequirementsThe 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)

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)

A-G Requirements

Requirement Comparisons

Graduation

A – G NCAADivision I

NCAADivision

II3 years Social Studies*

“A” 2 years History 2 years Social Studies

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(Alg 1 or higher)

2 years Science* “D” 2 years Science 2 years Science (1 lab science)

2 years Science (1 lab science)

1 year Fine Art* “E” 2 years Foreign Lang

1 yearAdditional English, Math, Science

2 years additionalEnglish, 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

ExamsPSAT ( Practice Version of SAT)

• Critical Reading • Math• Writing

ACT• Reading

Comprehension• Math• Social Science• Science Reasoning• Writing

SAT Reasoning Test • Critical Reasoning• Math• Writing

SAT Subject Tests2 Subjects of students choice from different academic subjects

Examples: Literature, Social Sciences, Math II, Sciences, L.O.T.E.

College Entrance Exam RequirementsUC• SAT Reasoning and/or ACT + Writing• SAT Subject Test (Literature, Math, Elective)CSU• Completion of SAT Reasoning or

ACT + WritingCCC• No exams required• Assessment TestPrivate Colleges and Universities• Varies from school to school• Please contact the schools for more information

When in doubt, follow the UC or CSU models.

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

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

“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

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)

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?

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!!!

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!!!

Attending college is an investment

Higher Education is one of the best financial decisions one can make.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2006

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

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

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)

Sources of Financial Aid

• Federal government• State government• Colleges and universities• Private agencies,

companies, foundations, and your employers

Grants• Cal Grants• Pell Grants• Chafee Grant• Board of Governors' Fee

Waiver• CSU State University Grant • UC Grant• Independent College Grants

Federal Financial Aid

• The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Everyone should fill out a FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov)

• FAFSA4Caster (www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov)

• You and the colleges you listed on the FAFSA will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR)

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!

What You Can do Now

Salute to Youth http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/Features/youth_career_day.html

Cash for College www.avc.edu

California Gear-Up www.castategearup.org

AVID www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/ps/avidgen.asp

Early Academic Outreach Program

www.eaop.org

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

Getting Ready for College

Campaign for College Opportunity

www.collegecampaign.org

College Bound www.collegebound.net

Career and College Clubs

www.careerandcollegeclubs.com

KnowHow2Go www.knowhow2gocalifornia.org

Reaching All Youth www.reachingallyouth.org

Choosing a Career

California Career Resources www.californiacareers.info

Who Do U Want 2B? www.whodoyouwant2b.com

California Career Zone www.californiacareerzone.org

Educational ResourcesCalifornia Colleges www.cde.gov

California Community Colleges www.cccco.edu

California State University www.csumentor.edu

University of California www.ucop.edu

Private/Independent College www.aiccu.edu

California Department of Education www.cde.ca.gov

Intersegmental Coordinating Committee

www.certicc.org

Student-Athlete ResourcesNCAA www.ncaa.org

NCAA Clearinghouse www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes

www.naia.org

California Community College Athletic Association

http://cccaasports.org/

Financial Aid ResourcesI Can Afford College www.icanaffordcollege.com

ScholarShare www.scholarshare.com

Save Me a Spot in College Scholarship Contest

www.collegecampaign.org/contest

Questions?