UC's
What does UC stand for?
University of California
What does CSU stand for?
California State University
What is POSSE?
This organization focuses on developing future leaders from diverse backgrounds by providing full-tuition scholarships and comprehensive support to selected students.
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Who is the Director of Career programs at C5LA?
Rhiann Joshua!<3
What day does the UC application open?
August 1st
What day does the CSU app open?
August 1st
What is Questbridge?
This program allows high school seniors to apply to partner colleges early and, if matched, receive a full four-year scholarship covering tuition, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the CADAA, and who uses it?
It allows undocumented and other eligible students who meet certain non-resident tuition exemption requirements to apply for and potentially receive state and institutional financial aid
Should you research a company prior to interviewing, and why?
Yes, because it shows that you are interested!
Does the UC system use the common app?
No
Does the CSU system use the Common app?
No, they have their own " Cal state apply"
What financial aid application do most private schools use?
CSS Profile
Does the FAFSA need to be submitted every year?
Yes!
How soon after an interview, should you send a 'thank you' message?
What are the A-G's?
a specific set of high school courses required for eligibility
True or False: CSU's require you to pick 4/8 PIQ's to complete their application?
NO!
What is the deadline to turn in your CSS profile?
All private have their own deadline, make sure you reach out to them!
What is recognized as financial aid month?
March!
What career resources does C5LA have to offer to our leaders?
Career exploration, resume building, mock interviews, opportunities for internship/employment
UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC San Francisco, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz
Name 10 CSU's out of the 22
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, San Diego State University, San Jose State University, CSU Long Beach, California State University, Fullerton, and CSU Los Angeles. Other campuses include Cal Poly Pomona, CSU Northridge, San Francisco State University, CSU Sacramento, and Sonoma State University. Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Maritime Academy, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma, and Stanislaus
Name 10 private schools!
California Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Columbia University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, and Johns Hopkins University.
What different types of financial aid does the FAFSA offer?
Grants, work-study, federal loans
Give me your best elevator pitch (tell me about yourself!)
Great job!