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Preparing the next generation for what s through guidance, advice, and encouragement. Hi! There are thousands of colleges in the country, so there is bound to be a good fit for you. Have you started your college search? Reply YES or NO Exams like the SAT or ACT help colleges learn about you and are required for application to many schools. Have you taken the SAT/ACT? Reply YES or NO Hi again! Ready to start on FAFSA? Next step is to set up your FSA ID. Do you already have an FSA ID? Reply YES/NO/NOT SURE Like a college-support genie in your pocket, Up Next sends text-based messages about things like applying for college, filling out the FAFSA, and paying back student loans after graduation.
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Financial assistance that can help pay for some or most of your college expenses: Tuition Books Transportation Room & Board #UpNextDayOfAction
Fill out the 2017-2018 Financial Aid Application FAFSA (students w/ social #) or Dream Act (student w/ no social #) For University, Community College, and many Trade Schools
PRIORITY DEADLINE = March 2, 2017 Financial aid is awarded on a first come first serve basis! You have to apply each year #UpNextDayOfAction
Schools that you send your information to through FAFSA or The Dream Act will send you a financial aid package in the Spring. The award letter will inform you of what type of aid you will receive at their school (including FREE money!) Then you can make an informed decision on where to attend #UpNextDayOfAction
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Do not use your school email address use your private one. Do not put your email address down as your parents, if your parents do not have an email account create one for them. Make sure your name matches exactly the same as it is written on your social security card.
www.fsaid.ed.gov Used to electronically sign your FASFA Create a FSA ID for 1 of your Parents (they must have a SSN) & 1 for you Write down the FSA ID and don t share it; use the Password Master List handout If you do not have SSN or parent does not, DO NOT create an FSA ID -> If YOU have no SSN, begin working on Dream Act Application at https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
If you are assigned a social security number go to FAFSA www.fafsa.gov
If you do not have a social security number complete the California Dream Act Application https://dream.csac.ca. gov/
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Community Scholarship Portfolio This is a portfolio due in February that qualifies you for multiple community scholarships by completing just one application! Prompt: Tell us about your background and college/career plans. Why do you deserve a scholarship? (1-2 double spaced pages)
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Use the Assist.org handout Select an alternate major especially when applying to competitive/impacted majors (see Taking the Next Steps handout) #UpNextDayOfAction
We recommend that everyone apply to CSU San Marcos because that is our local campus. Most of our students who meet the A-G criteria often get accepted to CSU San Marcos. #UpNextDayOfAction
If you get free and/or reduced lunch, are in Talent Search, Upward Bound, or EAOP, you may be eligible for a CSU fee waiver, which will cover the cost of the application of up to four campuses. Makes it free! #UpNextDayOfAction
When you complete the applications it will ask you how much money your parents make. Make sure you double check the figure you put in. The system will tell you automatically if you qualify. If you do not qualify you will need to provide credit card information, which can be done at a later time, but will need to happen to complete the process. #UpNextDayOfAction
If you registered for the SAT with a SAT fee waiver twice, you are also eligible for College Board fee waivers that can be used to apply to 4 universities. There is a list of qualifying schools that they can be used at. The fee waiver is on your College Board online account. #UpNextDayOfAction
SAT or ACT If you have not taken the SAT or ACT please sign up for the November test date. If you get free or reduced lunch, are in Talent Search, Upward Bound, EAOP or your parents are low income you can get a SAT/ACT today! Just ask your College Kick Off teacher. #UpNextDayOfAction
If you have already registered for the SAT or ACT make sure you request that your test scores get sent to the colleges you apply to. SAT CSU: Send to code 3594 and ALL CSUs will get scores UC: Send to 1 UC and ALL will get scores ACT CSU: Send to 1 CSU and go on csumentor.edu to release to all CSUs UC: Send to 1 UC and ALL will get scores #UpNextDayOfAction
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www.csumentor.edu/a dmissionapp/undergra d_apply.asp Once you complete the CSU application, it will automatically save the information so you can apply to another CSU campus without starting all over
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You only need to answer 4 of the 8; don t overstress and do all 8! Start by crossing off the prompts that don t speak to you or excite you Answer the So What Question for each, don t just list your accomplishments Write about different things for each prompt
https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/applicant /login.htm
Complete the Make Money Choices Activity https://www.cacareerzone.org/budget #UpNextDayOfAction
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