If you are a Santiago 12th grade student: WATCH THIS VIDEO!
The presentation will feature information on financial aid, scholarships, the college application process, options for after high school and much more!
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Applying to Colleges Using Californiacolleges.edu
Everything you need for the college application and financial aid process can be found in your California Colleges Account.
If you launch applications through your California Colleges account, you will be able to track everything through “My Plan” in your account.
If you launch applications through your California Colleges account, you will be able to track everything through “My Plan” in your account.
Starting Out: How to logon to californiacolleges.edu
1. Go to Californiacolleges.edu and click on the lock icon
2. Log on using your CNUSD Google account
If you need to reset your password
Either stop by the counseling office or call 951-739-5606 between 7:30 - 3:30 M-F
I'm Applying to a 4-Year University
Watch this video first to understand how to launch your application through California Colleges
This link has all the information you need for the different types of colleges and universities you may be applying to. Corona Norco is a partner district so follow the directions for this option. https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/the-college-application-process
This section covers the following five topics. Please read through each section.
1. Steps in the Applications Process
2. If you are using Cal State Apply (CSU) Watch this video:
3. If you are submitting a UC Application (UC) Watch this video
I’m Applying to a 2 Year Community College (first two years are free)
This link has information about why a California Community College may be a good fit for you: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/how-to-apply-to-the-california-community-colleges
This section covers the following four topics. Please read through each section.
1. Before You Apply
2. How to Apply
3. CCC Application Tips
4. After You Apply
This section covers the following four topics. Please read through each section.
1. Before You Apply
2. How to Apply
3. CCC Application Tips
4. After You Apply
Financial Aid—Opens October 1st
All of the information you need for the financial aid process is in your California Colleges Account.
Login and take your curser and hover over Financial Aid on the California Colleges Website.
Login and take your curser and hover over Financial Aid on the California Colleges Website.
You will see four sections. Read through the information with your parents.
Financial Aid Options
Your Financial Aid Eligibility
Apply for Financial Aid
After You Apply
Students applying to a UC, CSU, Private/Out of State, Community College, Vocational/Trade School, need to apply for Financial aid
Financial Aid Options
Your Financial Aid Eligibility
Apply for Financial Aid
After You Apply
Students applying to a UC, CSU, Private/Out of State, Community College, Vocational/Trade School, need to apply for Financial aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)—for students who are U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens
Apply Here https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/fafsainfo
- U.S. Citizen: Use the name on your social security card
- Eligible Non-Citizen: Use your eight or nine digit Alien Registration Number (ARN)
California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
For undocumented students
(not U.S citizens and are not eligible non-citizens for the FAFSA)
Apply Here https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/dream-act
Track all information in “My Plan”
My College Plan—to find out where you are at in the acceptance process
My Financial Aid Plan—to find out where you are at in the financial aid process
My Financial Aid Plan—to find out where you are at in the financial aid process