College and Career Resources
California State University (CSU):
How to apply: Cal State Apply: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply (online application open October 1- November 30).
AB 540 students: Education and Leadership Foundation https://www.education-leadership.org/ and Dream Center https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/outreach/doc/
University of California (UC):
How to apply: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html (application deadline November 30)
Personal Statement: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personal-statement/
AB 540 students: UC campuses offer a range of support services — from academic and personal counseling, to financial aid and legal advising —to help you transition to and succeed at UC http://undoc.universityofcalifornia.edu
The Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan is a financial aid program intended to expand access to UC for lower-income students:
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/glossary/blue-and-gold/
Community College:
How to apply: http://www.fresnocitycollege.edu Fresno City, Reedley College, Clovis, Madera and Oakhurst community College).
Financial Aid:
Federal Student Aid: Submit a Free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa (Priority deadline March 2)
The FSA ID, which consists of a user-created username and password, replaced the PIN effective May, 2015. It allows users to electronically access personal information on Federal Student Aid Web sites as well as electronically sign a FAFSA.
California Dream Act: http://www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp (Priority deadline March 2, 2023)
College Board: https://www.collegeboard.org/