Important Dates & Deadlines
College Lingo
Financial Aid
College Requirements
Miscellaneous
100

When do you start researching colleges or majors that that you’re interested in?

NOW!

100

What does RA stand for?

Resident Advisor

100

Free money you don’t need to return

Grants and/or scholarships 

100

What are the requirements to attend a Community College?

High school diploma or GED

100

How many years does it take to complete an AA degree?

2 years at the community college 

200

When does the CSU application open? When does the UC application open?

CSU Opens: October 1st

UC Opens: November 1st

200

What is a syllabus?

A syllabus is your guide to a course and what will be expected of you in the course. Generally, it will include course policies, rules and regulations, required texts, and a schedule of assignments.

200

Loans awarded by the government. 

Federal loans: Unsubsidized and Subsidized

200

What is the minimum GPA for a UC?

3.0 but aim higher!

200

How many years are needed to complete a BA/BS?

It takes between 4-5 years 

300

When is the UC and CSU application due?

November 30th

300

Courses every student is required to take, regardless of major; English, math, science, history, etc.

GE: General Education

300

How often do you need to apply for financial aid?

You will need to re-apply for federal student aid each year you are in school.

300

What is the minimum GPA for a CSU?

2.0 GPA BUT aim higher 

300

Courses, test scores, and/or grade level that must be completed before taking a specific course.

A prerequisite 

400

When are community college applications due?

There's no set deadline, however, students tend to apply in early spring of their senior year. Try to apply as early as possible in order to complete your steps to success and enroll in the classes that you need.

400

University official who assists students in choosing appropriate coursework


Academic Advisor

400

An explanation of the financial aid a college will give a student, which may include grants, scholarships, student loans and work-study.


Award Letter 

400

What personal info must you know to complete a college application?

-Social Security Application

-Home/Mailing Address

-Parent Contact Information

400

What is the tuition cost of the first year of community college?

It’s FREE for all first time students who are planning to attend full time 

500

When is your FAFSA due?

March 2nd. You submit your FAFSA prior to the academic year that you're applying for. 

500

What does AP stand for in college?

AP stands for Academic Probation 

500

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

500

What courses are needed to apply to a 4 year university?

A-G requirements 

500

A course needed for graduation credit but not a specific major. 

What is an elective