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California Community College Application

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California Colleges

This website covers college admissions requirements for California public colleges and 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.

CaliforniaColleges.org  California State University (CSU)  University of California (UC)

Other University Resources:

Common App Coalition for College Access.org Public and Private Colleges and Universities

College can cost less than you think!

Financing a college education is a partnership between colleges, the government, parents, 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 programs).

Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college. It can cover a range of educational expenses, like tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. There are different types of financial aid that can help offset the cost of college. 

Different types of financial aid

• Grants - Financial aid from the state that does not have to be repaid

• Scholarships - Free money students can receive from different organizations by filling out applications

• Loans - Borrowed money from the school or private institutions with varying interest rates that needs to be repaid
• Work Study - work program through which you earn money while going to school in order to help you pay

AB 540 Students

Financial aid information for AB 540 students: Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) and the California Dream Act.

If you are applying for a college or university that requires Letter(s) of Recommendation, please use the attached resources to request yours. 

 

SJHS Directions for Letter of Recommendation Requests

Teacher / Counselor Recommendation Form
SJHS Letter of Recommendation Directions - Naviance

UC and CSUs are not currently requiring SAT or ACT scores as a part of the admissions process.

If you are planning to apply to any public universities outside of California or private universities that are requiring score submission for admissions, students are responsible for submitting those scores and the required documentation. 

If you are scheduling to take the SAT or ACT, use the CollegeBoard School Code – 053098 for San José High. If you require an SAT/ACT fee waiver and qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch, please speak with your counselor. San José Unified covers the fees for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams. Additionally, we offer a limited number of PSAT exams to 11th grade students competing for the National Merit Scholarship.

If you plan to take the test more than once or would like more information about preparing for the test, please use these links:

 College Readiness CollegeBoard SAT Khan Academy SAT Prep

San José High students interested in taking a course at a community college must follow the community colleges admission/enrollment process. Your counselor can help you consider courses for enrollment and answer any questions you have about the process. Students interested in enrolling must contact their counselor before enrolling at any local community colleges. 

Ways to explore your future

Majors at Public CA Community Colleges, UC, and CSU
My Next Move.org Job Comet

Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE)

SVCTE offers state-of-the art programs taught by industry professionals who engage students in rigorous, real-world academics and skills development designed to support their success through college and in their future careers.

If you are interested in participating in SVCTE courses as a part of your IB Career Path program in either 11th or 12th grade, please contact your counselor.