Four Systems of Higher Education 10th Grade Presentation December 2015
What are CA’s four systems? California Community Colleges (CCCs) California State Universities (CSUs) University of California (UCs) Private/Independent Colleges
Admission Requirements What does it take to get in?
California Community Colleges REQUIREMENTS: Be at least 18 years old OR Have a high school diploma OTHER FACTS: 112 CCCs AA/AS Degrees and Certificates Tuition: $46/unit
California State Universities REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2.0 GPA C or Better in A-G Courses SAT or ACT High school diploma OTHER FACTS: 23 Cal States BA/BS, MA/MS and some Doctoral and Professional Degrees Tuition: ~ $6,000-7,000/year
University of California REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 3.0 GPA C or Better in A-G Courses SAT or ACT Personal Statement Extracurricular Activities High school diploma OTHER FACTS: 9 Undergraduate UCs BA/BS, MA/MS, Doctoral and Professional Degrees Tuition: ~ $14,000
Private/Independent Colleges REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 3.0 GPA C or Better in A-G Courses SAT or ACT Personal Statement Extracurricular Activities Letters of Recommendation High school diploma OTHER FACTS: 72 CA Privates/Independents BA/BS only or BA/BS, MA/MS and Doctoral and Professional Degrees Tuition: ~ $40,000 or more
A-G Course Requirements History/Social Science.…………………………………………2 years English………………………………………………... ………...4 years Mathematics……………………………………………………..3 years Laboratory Science……………………………………………...2 years Language Other Than English………………………………….2 years Visual and Performing Arts……………………………………..1 year College-Preparatory Elective……………………………………1 year
Financial Aid How can I get help paying for college?
Financial Aid The Applications Types of Financial Aid FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) CSS/Financial Aid Profile CA Dream Act Application Board of Governors (BOG) Waiver Grants Scholarships Work Study Loans Subsidized Unsubsidized
So What’s Next? What can I do now to get me there?
As a 10th Grader You Should: Keep your grades up! Get involved in extracurricular activities. Build good relationships with your teachers and counselors. Do something meaningful each summer. Research different colleges and visit college campuses. Take the PSAT seriously in the fall.
Questions?