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“Students who participate in EAOP are twice as likely to complete the UC college preparatory coursework by the end of the 12th grade than students who do not participate in EAOP. There is a large, positive independent impact from participation in EAOP and the observed effect is not driven by selection."

- Denise Quigley,
National Center of Research and Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing

Resources

Downloadable Guides

UC Preparation Calendar
 Planning calendars for middle school and high school students and their families.

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Course Information Links

A-G Course List
 Check your high school's Course Management Portal A-G course list.

Online Courses
 Catch up, move ahead or find different learning options that work for you through UC's online academy, UC Scout.

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California Institutions of Higher Education

There are four systems of higher education in California, each providing a distinctive college experience and degree opportunities. Explore which system of higher education and campus is right for you.

University of California
 10 campuses grant bachelor's, master’s and doctoral degrees. The top 12.5% of California's high school graduates are eligible for UC.

The California State Universities
 23 campuses grant bachelor's and master's degrees. The top 33% of California's high school graduates are eligible for CSU.

California Community Colleges
 114 colleges grant certificates and associate degrees, as well as provide transferable lower-division course work for UC and CSU.

Independent/Private Colleges and Universities
 Nearly 80 WASC-accredited degree-granting, nonprofit independent colleges serve California.

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College and Career Planning

CaliforniaColleges.edu
 This website covers college admissions requirements for California public colleges; tells you about the different systems of higher education in California and provides online tools to match students with a college or career that suits their needs.

Cal State Apply
Cal State Apply is an online resource designed to help students and their families learn about the California State University (CSU) system, select a CSU campus, plan to finance higher education and apply for admission.

UC Admissions
 The UC Admissions website has a wealth of information about how to apply to UC.

CCCApply
 CCCApply is your online gateway to the California Community Colleges. Through this website you can apply online to most of the California Community Colleges. Although the California Community Colleges enroll students year-round, you should still apply as early as possible.

Independent College and University Common Application
 Prospective freshman and transfer applicants can submit their applications to hundreds of independent colleges and universities using the Common App for undergraduate college admissions. This allows students to spend less time completing multiple applications, and more time on what's really important: college research, visits, essay writing and senior-year coursework.

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Financial Aid

College can cost less than you think! Financing a college education is a partnership between colleges, the government, families and students. The cost of attending college can often be offset or paid entirely with financial aid packages.

Financial aid consists of gifts that you do not have to repay (grants and scholarships) and self-help aid (loans and employment).

Here are some resources to get you started on the financial aid process.

Paying for UC The University provides information about paying for UC.

Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan UC's Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan will cover educational and student services fees if a student is a California resident whose family earns less than $80,000 a year and qualifies for financial aid. Blue and Gold students with sufficient financial need can also qualify for even more grant aid to help reduce the cost of attending.

Cal Grant
 Cal Grants are awards that the recipient does not repay. To receive a Cal Grant, submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a verified Grade Point Average with the California Student Aid Commission by no later than March 2nd.

FAFSA
 The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the federal application for financial aid. It may also be used to apply for aid from other sources, such as your state or school. The deadlines for your state or schools may be different from the federal deadlines and you may be required to complete additional forms. Filling out and submitting the FAFSA is ALWAYS free of charge.

Federal Student Aid
 This link presents an overview of federal student aid programs.

FinAid
 This site provides detailed information about scholarships, loans, savings plans, financial aid applications and more.

Fastweb
 This site presents information about over 1 million scholarships, in addition to internships and part-time employment near your home or school.

ScholarShare
 The ScholarShare College Savings Plan is California's 529 college savings plan, a state-sponsored, tax-advantaged investment vehicle designed to help and encourage families to save for future qualified higher education expenses.

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