1. Four Systems of Higher Education
10th Grade Presentation
December 2015

2. What are CA’s four systems?
California Community Colleges (CCCs)
California State Universities (CSUs)
University of California (UCs)
Private/Independent Colleges

3. Admission Requirements
What does it take to get in?

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Financial Aid
How can I get help paying for college?

10. 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

11. So What’s Next?
What can I do now to get me there?

12. 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.

13. Questions?