What is the minimum GPA needed to apply to a UC?
3.0
What is the minimum GPA needed to apply to a CSU?
2.5, however some CSUs will admit students with a 2.0 GPA
What is the minimum GPA requirement for a community college?
There is no minimum GPA requirement
What is the name of the financial aid form students fill out?
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
How many years of math is required for A-Gs?
3 years required, 4 recommended
When is the deadline to apply?
November 30
When is the deadline to apply?
November 30
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.
When does the FAFSA application open?
October 1
Due June 30th
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
How many UC campuses are there?
10 campuses, but only 9 for undergraduate students
How many CSU campuses are there?
23
What is the program called that allows you to transfer to a UC if you meet the agreed GPA requirement?
TAG Transfer Admission Guarantee
What is a subsidized loan?
A loan that does not collect interest until after you are out of school.
What is EOP?
Educational Opportunity Program which provides free support services and benefits. You should apply!
What is the newest UC campus?
UC Merced (2005)
How many Personal Statements are needed to apply?
0
What is the degree called that you can get at a community college?
Associates Degree
Certificates and technical training in addition
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.
How many years of foreign language is required?
2 years required, 3 recommended
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.
How many students are apart of the CSU system? (closest answer gets the points)
485,550
Which state has the most community colleges in the county?
California
(116)
How can you save money once you are in college?
public transportation/biking, Work-study, used textbooks and online pdfs
Which A-G requirement only needs 1 year?
F- Visual and performing arts and G-College Preparatory Elective