Upper Lake High School Senior Parent Night 1.Applying to College 2.Financial Aid 3.Checklist

Applying to: University of California (UC) California State University(CSU) Privates Community College Out of State

University of California 9 UC campuses throughout CA Average cost of a UC (not living at home)= +/- $31,000 per year Applications must be submitted between November 1 – November 30 Apply online: $70 per UC application, unless you get a fee waiver. Then you can apply to 4 UC’s for free

UC Academic Profile  24.1% had already taken a year-long college prep course  Average GPA: 3.86  Average SAT Score: 1782  Average ACT Score: 26

California State University 23 CSU campuses throughout CA Average CSU cost (not living at home)= +/- $27,000 per year Applications must be submitted by October 1 – November 30 Apply online: $55 per CSU application unless you get a fee waiver. Then you can apply to 4 CSU’s for free.

CSU Academic Profile  Average GPA: 3.34  Average SAT Score: 1039  Average ACT Score: 22

Private College The Common Application  463 Members or Colleges  62 public institutions Application deadlines specific to each university Most private colleges, and schools out of the state/country will accept the common application. Apply online:

Community College 112 Community College campuses in California Average local community college cost = +/- $11,000 Most accept applications within a few weeks before the semester begins. DO NOT wait too long to apply. Make an appointment to take the English and math placement tests. Attend orientation. It can help you get priority for registration. Contact individual colleges for application dates Apply online:

Out of State  State Residency Requirements Varies significantly from state to state Check individual state requirements online at: tional/state  Out-of-State Tuition Wavier Tuition-Exchange Program  Partaking in this program means that you will be charged in-state tuition (even though you are not a state resident) or will be offered a reduced tuition rate. Some schools may also offer out-of-state tuition waivers to the following and their dependents: ncialaidandfafsa/qualifyingforinstatetuition

Financial Aid  FAFSA = Free Application for Federal Student Aid Federal Aid State Aid  Scholarships  Work Study  Loans

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  All students going to college (community, CSU, UC, private, out of state) need to fill out a FAFSA  You apply online! Go to Submitting your application by March 2 nd will give you and your student priority for financial aid!!  Don't forget STUDENTS AND PARENTS must sign the FAFSA. This can be done by printing the signature page, signing, and mailing it, or it can be done electronically with a PIN number. Both the student and parent must have their own separate Pin numbers.  Approximately two to four weeks from the date you mailed your signature page of the FAFSA on the Web, or four to six weeks after you filed your FAFSA online, you will receive your Federal Student Aid Report (SAR). Soon after, you will also receive a letter from the college or university’s Financial Aid office requesting that you complete and submit certain documents in order to complete your file and determine if you are eligible for a financial aid award. In order to ensure timely processing, complete and return these documents to promptly.  EFC=Expected Family Contribution. This amount is how much the family will be expected to pay for college. This number is determined by the reported income on the FAFSA. Your EFC may vary from one institution to another.  Cost of Attendance (COA) - Expected Family Contribution (EFC) =Financial Need

Federal Aid Many types of Federal Aid are grants, which is free money that does not need to be repaid as long as you complete your classes while receiving aid.  Federal Pell Grant This grant provides federal money for non-tuition and tuition paying students. The federal government determines who is eligible and how much each student is eligible to receive.  Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) This federal program is designed to assist students with exceptional need by supplementing other financial aid sources.  Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant (BIA) This grant is available to students of at least one-quarter Native American heritage. Students must fill out additional agency forms in order to qualify for these funds. For information call (916)

California State Aid  BOG Fee Waiver The Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOG) is a fee waiver program for low-income residents of California that are attending a community college.  Cal Grant A — Cal grant A pays tuition at a university. For students who plan to transfer, it can be held on reserve while the student attends community college.  Cal Grant B — For students from disadvantaged backgrounds, this grant pays a stipend to assist with college costs. For university transfer students, Cal B pays tuition and stipend.  Cal Grant C — Specifically to assist students in certificate programs for up to two years.  Chafee Grant - This grant is for current or former foster youth only. Awards are up to $5000 per year.  Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) This state-funded program provides aid to students who are both educationally and economically disadvantaged. Students must contact the EOPS Office to get additional forms needed to determine eligibility

Scholarships  National Scholarships-Usually worth large amounts of money, but hard to earn because they are highly competitive Check out:  Local Scholarships-Usually worth smaller amounts of money, but easier to earn because they are not very competitive. Check out : Tami Stogner’s office in the administration building. She has a list of scholarships posted in her office. CHECK REGULARY FOR UPDATES

Work-Study  Federal Work-Study (FWS) This program provides part-time employment at the College so that students can earn money while gaining work experience for employment after graduation. Up to $2,500!

School Loans FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS In order to qualify for any student loan you must file a FAFSA and be enrolled in at least 6 units per term toward your educational goal.  Subsidized Loans To qualify for a Stafford Subsidized Loan, you must file a FAFSA and have remaining "unmet financial need" after grants, Federal Work Study, and scholarships are subtracted from your estimated educational expenses.  Unsubsidized Loans Students whose income is too high to qualify for a Pell Grant or a Subsidized Stafford Loan may be eligible for a Stafford Unsubsidized Loan.

College Checklist Applications to University of California November 1 – November 30 Applications to California State University October 1 – November 30 Applications to Private Colleges, Community Colleges, and Out of State Colleges (depends on school) Students and Parents Apply for Pin Numbers on the FAFSA website AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (save them!!) Complete FAFSA application online ( BEFORE March 2 nd.

Contact Us: Rebecca Carter School Counselor at Upper Lake High Office (707) ext. 203 Shannon Smith Director of Upward Bound Office (707) ext. 155