Understanding the Application Process In the City, Fall 2014
What We Will Cover Today CSU Mentor Website, starting your application Educational Opportunity Program Financial Aid information
Starting the Application *To create an account, you will need an address
Explore CSU Campuses DO YOUR RESEARCH! The CSUs are NOT all the same; make sure the campuses you apply to have academic programs/resources you’re interested in Many surveys exist online to help you determine what your academic strengths/interests are: explore-careers
Keep in Mind… There are also majors that are impacted, meaning that more students apply than can be accepted; meeting the minimum requirements won’t be enough to get you admitted!
Eligibility Index *GPA is based ONLY on your grades in “A-G” classes in 10 th - 11 th grade. *SAT score only includes your Math and Critical Reading scores (not Writing)
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Financial Aid
*Submit FAFSA between Jan 1 – March 2
AB 540 Students: – Have attended a high school in California for 3 or more full years – Must have or will graduate from a California high school or have attained a GDE – Do NOT fill out FAFSA; instead go to: AB 540 Students For more info: B540_FAQ.pdf B540_FAQ.pdf
Deadlines CSU Application Priority Deadline: Nov 30 th FAFSA Deadline: Submit between January 1 st and March 2 nd ; the earlier you submit the better! LATE REGISTRATION FOR NOV 8 th SAT: October 28 th (this is probably the last opportunity for seniors; get a fee waiver from your counselor!)
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