UCs
CSUs
Community College
Financial Aid
Applying
100

What is the minimum GPA needed to apply to a UC?

3.0

100

What is the minimum GPA needed to apply to a CSU?

2.5, however some CSUs will admit students with a 2.0 GPA

100

What is the minimum GPA requirement for a community college?

There is no minimum GPA requirement

100

What is the name of the financial aid form students fill out?

FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

100

How many years of math is required for A-Gs?

3 years required, 4 recommended

200

When is the deadline to apply?

November 30

200

When is the deadline to apply?

November 30

200

After how many years can you transfer from a community college?

Typically 2

May take longer depending on the amount of classes taken each year.

200

When does the FAFSA application open?

October 1

Due June 30th

200

How do you get a fee waiver to apply?

Through the application (enter family size and income)

or ask UB for a UC waiver if you don't automatically qualify

300

How many UC campuses are there?

10 campuses, but only 9 for undergraduate students

300

How many CSU campuses are there?

23

300

What is the program called that allows you to transfer to a UC if you meet the agreed GPA requirement? 

TAG Transfer Admission Guarantee

300

What is a subsidized loan?

A loan that does not collect interest until after you are out of school.

300

What is EOP?

Educational Opportunity Program which provides free support services and benefits. You should apply!

400

What is the newest UC campus?

UC Merced (2005)

400

How many Personal Statements are needed to apply?

0

400

What is the degree called that you can get at a community college?

Associates Degree


Certificates and technical training in addition

400

What is a scholarship and when should you apply?

Free money and as early as now. Scholarships have different deadlines so check all the time.

400

How many years of foreign language is required?

2 years required, 3 recommended 

500

UCs are classified as research institutions. What does that mean?

Many staff and professors are actively working on research while teaching at the university. This means there are many opportunities for students to be involved in research with staff.

500

How many students are apart of the CSU system? (closest answer gets the points)

485,550

500

Which state has the most community colleges in the county?

California

(116)

500

How can you save money once you are in college?

public transportation/biking, Work-study, used textbooks and online pdfs

500

Which A-G requirement only needs 1 year?

F- Visual and performing arts and G-College Preparatory Elective

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