Senior Help Page
Senior Year Information
College Application Websites
UC Application Website http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/
Application opens August 1
Filing Period is from November 1-30
(UC 3.0 GPA or above to apply)
CSU Application Website www.calstate.edu/apply
Apply from October 1-November 30
(CSU 2.0 or above to apply)
Common Application (Most Private Schools) www.commonapp.org
Check the schools' website for deadlines (deadlines are usually firm and they don’t allow late submissions)
College Entrance Exams
SAT Test and SAT Subject Tests ACT Test
www.collegeboard.org www.actstudents.org
If you qualify for free or reduced lunch through the Lunch Meal Application, you will receive fee waivers for these tests.
Financial Aid & Scholarship Information
www.fafsa.gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Use this website if you have a Social Security Number.
Application Time Frame: October 1st - March 2nd.
https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm FSA ID Link
You must create an FSA ID on this website to log-in to FAFSA.
Parents must also create an FSA ID to e-sign the FAFSA application.
https://dream.csac.ca.gov Students who do not have a Social Security Number can complete the CA DREAM ACT APPLICATION on this website. If you are an undocumented student or DACA student this is the application you would use. If you have questions please see your College Counselor.
Application Time Frame: October 1st - March 2nd.
www.webgrants4students.org You have to create a login and password to confirm School of Attendance and Graduation Date to claim Cal Grant, if you are eligible.
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships this is a federal government website and has different resources and information about financial aid and scholarships.
Here are some scholarship search websites to get you started on paying for your college after you graduate:
www.fastweb.com www.scholarshipsearch.com www.meritaid.com
https://roybal-allard.house.gov/students/ this website has a scholarship resource packet you can print out and they update the list after the end of each year in December.
Naviance Login Page: http://bit.ly/naviancelogin-s this is an online tool that students can use and the login is your LAUSD email and password. You can search for colleges, careers, and help you find a major or path to college success.
Schoology: Make sure you are signed up and have access to this great tool to help you keep up with your current grades. If you don’t know your LAUSD email you can get it from one of your teachers or counselor.
Important Dates
CSU Application Deadline November 30th
UC Application Deadline November 30th
December is the last time you can take SAT or Act for college university admissions