Checklist for Seniors

  • College Applications- Check deadlines

    UC Application, Due Now –Nov 30th

    Cal State Application, Due Now –Nov 30th

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    EOP- The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides assistance through mentorship, academic programs, financial assistance, counseling/advising, and other campus support services to those who are first-generation college students, and/or from low-income and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. To be considered for EOP, you should indicate your interest when you complete the online college application, then you must fill out the EOP Application. 

              I have signed up for EOP through the UC and Cal state Applications

               I have completed the EOP Application

    Biliteracy Award:  if you took AP Spanish or are taking AP Spanish and have always received A and B grades in Spanish and English, then you qualify for this award.  If you have not take/or are not taking AP Spanish  then you can take the SAT Subject test in Spanish to qualify. You should also have passed your SBAC English test with a 3 or 4.

    I qualify for the Biliteracy Award through my grades in Spanish classes and English classes

    I need to take the SAT subject to qualify

    I do not qualify for the Biliteracy Award

    FAFSA

     Create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm. You will need this in order to complete your 2016-2017 FAFSA.

    Your parent/guardian will also need to create an FSA ID.

    Check with colleges to which you are applying to determine if you need to complete the CSS/Financial Aid Profile

    If you are an undocumented/DACA/AB540 student, fill out  the dream act. https://dream.csac.ca.gov/    

    You will need:

    Your parent(s) 2015 Federal Income Tax Return (Only the first 2 pages). If your parent(s) have not filed their taxes bring 2014 Tax Return or the FAFSA Worksheet.

    Your Social Security Card/alien registration card or permanent resident card.  It is important that you enter your Number correctly.

    Parent(s) date of birth and if they are LEGALLY married/divorced/separated; the month and year they were married/divorced/separated.