Part of the information on this presentation was taken from California State University-University of California Joint Conference in Visalia, California 2014.

Costs of Attending CSU and UC California State University At Home On Campus Off Campus Fees $6,633 Books & Supplies 1,682 Room & Board 4,45311,64811,798 Transp. 1,3531,1881,390 Personal 1,338 TOTAL $15,458$22,488$22,840 Most families do not pay the “sticker price” University of California At Home On Campus Off Campus Fees $13,222 Books & Supplies 1,505 Room & Board 4,47013,7889,661 Personal & Transp. 3,5172,2232,999 Health Ins. 1,4351,6671,728 TOTAL $24,149$32,405$29,115

Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online even if you think you don’t qualify. This application will determine if you qualify for grants, student and parent loans, and work studywork study programs. How to apply 1.Get a PIN # at (both the student and a parent/guardianwww.pin.ed.gov must have their own PIN#. 2.Complete FAFSA application online at [RHS hosts a meeting where Financial Aid experts answer questions regarding the application. Usually January/February] Dream Act ApplicantsType of loans:

The link below is provided information on completing the FAFSA application. The site below was made/sponsored by UC Santa Barbara. The 7 steps are numbered and colored coated on the top. It is very informative.

Research and complete scholarships. There are many local scholarships available. Visit our Grapevine for scholarship opportunities at : (Select the “information” tab and then select “important Info” tab. Then select, “Grapevine, a List of scholarship Opportunities.” Tips on filling out scholarship applications

The Blue + Gold Opportunity Plan is a UC financial aid program. It is for California residents whose families earn less than $80,000. This plan fully cover UC’s system-wide tuition and fees. How to apply? Students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2 of the year they plan to enter the university. No separate application is needed for the blue + Gold Plan; students that qualify automatically receive the benefits. Middle Class Scholarship This is a State scholarship for students with family income under $150,000 that is available for students attending UC-CSU. This scholarship will cover between 10% up to 40% of system-wide tuition and fees – percent varies with total income. How to apply? Contact the office of the institution you are planning to attend.

Helpful FAFSA websites

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CALIFORNIA DREAM APPLICATION Must be eligible for AB 540 status, even if AB 540 certification has not been completed at the time of application Males must have registered for the Selective Service before age 26 DACA eligibility doesn’t play a role; DACA SSN is not used for any purpose other than work Student or parent may be required to verify income, even if taxes have not been filed. Must be eligible for AB 540 status, even if AB 540 certification has not been completed at the time of application Males must have registered for the Selective Service before age 26 DACA eligibility doesn’t play a role; DACA SSN is not used for any purpose other than work Student or parent may be required to verify income, even if taxes have not been filed. Apply at: or Apply at: or Back

The Federal Work Study Program provides funds for part- time employment to help needy students to finance the costs of postsecondary education. Students can receive FWS funds at approximately 3,400 participating postsecondary institutions. Hourly wages must not be less than the federal minimum wage. Federal Work Study Program Back

Tips for Filling out Scholarship 1. Keep a portfolio, either paper or electronic throughout your life and start early! It will be a great benefit to you throughout your career and your lifetime. 2. Most applications will ask for your leadership activities, community service, and awards. Go ahead and make yourself a "resume" of your accomplishments that you will refer to every time you fill out an application. 3. Spell out organizations next to the acronyms you use: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Professionals reviewing your application may not be familiar with the acronym alone. 4. Make lists of your accomplishments - don't put them in paragraph format. 5. Include dates or the years you were involved in a particular activity. 6. Copy the application, and practice filling it out on the copy. This should give you an idea for how to space your information. If it is clear that you will not have enough space on the application form, you may want to attach a resume of activities and note that a resume is attached on the application. 7. Type or word process the application. 8. Send it in a large envelope - not folded or mutilated in any way. 9. Follow the Directions. If the application asks for a handwritten essay--hand write it. If the application says attach three letters of reference--don't attach four. 10. Be sure everything is spelled correctly, and use proper grammar and punctuation. Incomplete sentences and misspelled words do not create a good impression. 11. For certain applications, you may want to add an attachment with an explanation of unusual circumstances. For example, it there has been a family crisis that makes the factual information included in the form somewhat misleading, attaching an explanation could be helpful to the selection committee. Back

Helpful Websites FAFSA: Cal Grants: Dream Application: Department of Education - Student guide: CSU campus websites: ml ml CA Colleges and Career planning:

Resources CSU Financial Aid Information: UC Financial Aid Information: FAFSA and federal PIN Information - Cal Grant and MCS Information - or www.csac.ca.gov California DREAM application -