Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school. We consistently champion the promise of postsecondary education to all Americans—and its value to our society.Federal Student Aid plays a central and essential role in supporting postsecondary education by providing money for college to eligible students and families. We partner with postsecondary schools, financial institutions and other participants in the Title IV student financial assistance programs to deliver services that help students and families who are paying for college.

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ 

FAFSA Pin Site

For parents that would like to sign the FAFSA with a pin. All Seniors will apply for their PIN. Your PIN can be used each year to electronically apply for federal student aid and to access your Federal Student Aid records online. If you receive a PIN, you agree not to share it with anyone. Your PIN serves as your electronic signature and provides access to your personal records, so you should never give your PIN to anyone, including commercial services that offer to help you complete your FAFSA. Be sure to keep your PIN in a safe place.  

http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp 

California State University Mentor (CSU Mentor) 

CSUMentor is an online resource designed to help students and their families learn about the CSU system, select a CSU campus to attend, plan to finance higher education, and apply for admission. Personal data entered by the user is not released without the user's express consent and direction.
Data inputted by students in a planner can be transferred easily to an online application for admission.
CSUMentor is free to use. The student will only pay the application fee charged directly by the CSU campus when an application for admission is submitted. CSUMentor is the preferred method of application.  

http://www.csumentor.com/ 

University of California Pathways (UC Pathways)

The University of California is one of the finest research universities in the world. Its academic offerings span 150 disciplines, with more departments ranked in the top 10 nationally than at any other public or private university. And the rewards of a UC education extend beyond the University's classrooms. UC graduates enjoy high acceptance rates at graduate and professional schools and compete successfully in the job market with graduates of other top universities and colleges. Browsing this site, you'll learn about entrance requirements and see how UC evaluates applications. You'll also discover the University's commitment to maintaining accessibility for high-achieving students regardless of their financial means. In fact, UC enrolls a higher percentage of low- and moderate-income students than any other university in the country.  

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/ 

College Board (SAT)

The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 5,400 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®). The College Board is committed to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities, and concerns. The SAT is a 3 hour and 45 minute test that measures the critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills that students need to do college-level work.

http://www.collegeboard.com 

American College Test (ACT)

The ACT^® test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.

• The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
• The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.

http://www.actstudent.org/ 

California Colleges.edu

CaliforniaColleges.edu is the state's official website that provides information about higher education in California for students, counselors, and parents. It has been developed in collaboration with the California State University (CSU), University of California (UC), California Community Colleges (CCC), Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (A I C C U), and the California Department of Education.CaliforniaColleges.edu includes the following features:

• Explore Colleges and Careers
  • Discover the colleges and universities in California
  • Determine the careers that best match your skills and interests
  • Match schools with your career interests
• Plan and Pay for College
  • See which high school classes are needed to meet admission requirements
  • Learn about ways to pay for college
  • Create a personal portfolio to track your college planning
• College Admissions
  • Gather information about the admission requirements at all California colleges and universities
  • Apply online to many of the colleges and universities in California

http://www.californiacolleges.edu/