Register for the SAT , or Subject Tests; information about the testing program including sample questions; an organizer, college profiles and testing information.
ACT: Online registration, testing information, practice tests.
The California Department of Education guide contains detailed information about the degrees, courses of study and programs offered at public colleges and universities, independent institutions, and state-approved private postsecondary and vocational programs. You can search for a college by academic program, location, school or system. An excellent resource.
Online application for any of the 10University of California campuses; campus profiles and more. Remember that there is a time line for applying to UC – November 1-November 30.
The FSA ID replaces the Federal Student Aid PIN. If you already have a PIN, you can link your information to your new FSA ID by entering your PIN while registering for your FSA ID. (This will save you time when registering for your FSA ID.) However, a PIN is not required to create an FSA ID.
Your parents will need one as well.
Information and online application for any of the 23 California State University campuses. Info about majors and impacted programs. Timeline for applying is October 1 through November 30.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is how you access all financial aid. Time line is January 1 to March 2.
Riverside Community College District homepage. Application, registration, class information.
Moreno Valley College homepage. You can apply on line. Registration and class information.
Scholarship Searches
Big Future by the Collegeboard offers tailored scholarship searches, college searches, career exploration, and financial aid information.
The California Student Aid Commission website has info regarding Cal Grants (free money for many California Colleges/Universities and trade schools – eligibility requirements), Cash for College Workshops, and the California Dream Act.
FastWeb is one of the largest free scholarship sources. Customize your profile and receive email notices of awards that apply to you.
Some additional websites which offer free on-line scholarship searches:
-Free, comprehensive, independent and objective guide to financial aid.
- this comprehensive government site offers information regarding financial aid opportunities.
More for parents:
- College Parents of America is a national membership organization devoted to helping parents prepare to put their children through college.
- many state governments have created innovative college savings programs. This site links users to their state’s college savings program information.
Updated 6/11/15