Resources for Students
College Admissions
- Subject ("A-G") Requirements—What are the classes you need to take?
- Scholarship (GPA) Requirements—What kind of grades and test scores do you need?
- California State University (CSU) Admissions Requirements
- CSU Applications
- University of California (UC) Admissions Requirements
- UC Applications
- UC Personal Statement—Get newly updated instructions and tips for writing your personal statement here! New!
- Independent California Colleges and Universities—A one-stop shop for researching private colleges in California!
- ACT Tests
- SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests
- Test Day Advice - from the College Board
Financial Aid
- Financial Aid Basics
- Financial Aid - A step-by-step guide
- FAFSA on the Web worksheet - The worksheet for students applying for Fall 2009 will be available January 1, 2009.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) web site
- Tip Sheets:
- New! 2009-2010 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet-Draft
- FAFSA On The Web Tip Sheet
- PIN Tip Sheet - For you and your parents!
- The FAFSA Definition of a Parent
- Special Circumstances - If there are personal or financial circumstances that need explanation
- AB 540 - Information sheet for undocumented students
- AB 540 - Information brochure for undocumented students
- Ineligible for Federal Aid (no Social Security Number)
- Tip Sheet for Students with Jobs-2009 Tip Sheet Coming Soon!
- Cal-Grants - Grants for California students attending college in California
- icanaffordcollege.com—A California Community College web site focusing on financial aid
- Chafee Grants - For foster youth and former foster youth
- Scholarship Resources!
- Local Scholarships!
General College Resources
- californiacolleges.edu - the "official source for higher education planning in California!"
- California Community Colleges
- California State University - admissions planning, campus research, apply
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's)
- Los Rios Community Colleges - American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, Sacramento City
- Majors & Careers Central - College Board site for exploring majors and careers
- University of California - Resource site for students and parents, with links to individual campuses
Other Resources
- The Schwab/Rosenhouse College & Career Center - at the Sacramento Public Library, Downtown Branch
