1. Understanding the Application Process In the City, Fall 2014

2. What We Will Cover Today CSU Mentor Website, starting your application Educational Opportunity Program Financial Aid information

3. Starting the Application www.csumentor.edu *To create an account, you will need an email address

4. 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: www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ explore-careers

5. 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!

6. 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)

10. Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

13. Financial Aid

14. *Submit FAFSA between Jan 1 – March 2

15. 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: www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp AB 540 Students For more info: www.ab540.com www.maldef.org/education/public_policy/6.2.4_A B540_FAQ.pdf www.maldef.org/education/public_policy/6.2.4_A B540_FAQ.pdf

16. 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!)

17. Questions? Email us: info@inthecityinc.cominfo@inthecityinc.com