College/Financial Aid Resources for Students

College Admissions

• California State University (CSU) Admissions Requirements
• Apply to a California State University
• University of California (UC) Admissions Requirements
• Apply to the University of California
• UC Personal Insight Questions—instructions and tips for writing your Personal Insight Questions
• California Colleges CCGI—build knowledge, skills, and a plan to achieve your dreams

Financial Aid

• Cash for College Financial Aid Workshops
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• Cal-Grants—for California students attending college in California
• California Promise Grant
• Los Rios Promise Program
• Chafee Grants—for foster youth and former foster youth
• Middle-Class Scholarship
• Local Scholarships

“Dream Act” Resources

• California “Dream Act” Financial Aid Application
• Immigrants Rising—guide for college access
• Scholarships for Undocumented Students

General College Resources

• California Colleges
• University of California
• California State University
• California Community Colleges Listing
• Los Rios Community Colleges
• American River College
• Cosumnes River College
• Folsom Lake College
• Sacramento City College
• Majors & Careers Central—College Board site for exploring majors and careers