Senior Information Handbook

2017-2018

Dear Student,

The purpose of this handbook is to provide information that will help you understand the different col-
lege systems, admission process, testing requirements and financial aid. Please pay attention to deadlines
and respond to the colleges requests. If you miss something it could hurt your acceptance.

Your first step is to select 5-7 colleges to apply to. Remember that you must pay an application fee to
each college. If needed, the CSU and UC application have a fee wavier built into the application. Always
select a safety school as one of your choices in case you are not admitted to your dream school.

It is important to remember that you must take the SAT Reasoning with Writing test or ACT with
Writing, if you are interested in attending a UC (University of California) or CSU (California State Uni-
versity). All tests must be completed by the December 2017 test date.

National scholarships arrive throughout the year. As new information comes in, we will provide details
on the counseling website. A brochure of the national scholarships will be placed on the scholarship wall
located in the College & Career Center. It is your responsibility to read the requirements for the scholar-
ship, follow directions, and submit all required information. Also check the scholarship pages of the col-
leges you are applying to. If you need any help with applications for college or scholarships., please see
your counselor.

We hope that your senior year at Eleanor Roosevelt High School will prove to be happy and rewarding.

Sincerely,
ERHS Counseling Staff

A-BR Mrs. Marshall kmarshall@cnusd.k12.ca.us

Bu-De Mr. Sanchez dasanchez@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Dh-Gr Mr. Dias cdias@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Gu-Ko Mr. Nelson pjnelson@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Kr-Mars + Puente Mrs. Castanon hilda.jaureguicastan@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Mart-On Mrs. Hellickson rhellickson@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Or-Rom Mrs. Spencer linda.spencer@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Roq-Ton Ms. Morris mlmorris@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Tor-Z Ms. Lucero mlucero@cnusd.k12.ca.us
STEM Mrs. Cabal ccabal@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Intervention Counselor Mrs. Mendez jgutman@cnusd.k12.ca.us
 Fall Senior Year Planning Calendar
Welcome back!
Continue to focus on all of your classes. Yes! Senior grades count.
Review class schedule, double check graduation and college admissions requirements. See your
August school counselor if you have any concerns.
If you need extra credits for graduation, sign up for adult education classes.
Create or revise college resume.

If you haven't started already, build a list of 5-7 realistic colleges and one (1) safety school. Log into
your californiacolleges.edu account for help.
Counselors will meet with all seniors in September and October.
Attend college presentations. Listings are on the College & Career Center site under Events.
September Begin college applications. Sign up for a username and login information for the University of Cali-
fornia (UC) and the Common Application.
Register to retake the ACT or SAT before December. Some schools prefer all testing to be complet-
ed by November, double check with the colleges to which you are applying .
Begin/continue writing college essays.

The CSU application opens on October 1st. Please go to your californiacolleges.edu account to
launch your CSU application. You can submit the application from October 1st to November 30th.
Continue working on your UC applications and your private school applications.
Figure out if the college you are applying to needs a letter of recommendation. UC and CSU do not
want or need a letter of recommendation.
October Begin/continue looking for scholarships. A great website to create an account on is
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/matcher/
You can apply for ERHS scholarships by submitting the scholarship packet to the College and
Career Center. Please dont pay a fee for scholarships or financial aid information.
If you need help with your college applications the counselors will be available on October 4, 18, 25,
Nov. 1st, 8th, 15th after school in the library from 3-4PM.
All students must complete the FAFSA online. The application opens October 1st.

UC/CSU applications are due November 30th - try to submit your application before Thanksgiv-
ing in case the system fails. Your application process is not over when you hit submit. Please
read all emails from the colleges and follow all directions and deadlines. If you miss some-
thing your application can be cancelled.
Print a copy of your application for your records. Write down your username and password. Be
November sure to obtain a certificate of mailing if anything is mailed to the colleges from the post office.
Continue editing your college essays. Have someone that doesn't know you well read it. What did
he or she learn about you?
Attend college presentations in the College & Career Center - listings on C&CC website.
If you need a letter or recommendation from a teacher or counselor, make an appointment. We
will not write letters over Winter Break.
Send your ACT and/or SAT scores to all schools to which you are applying. If you sent scores in
the 11th grade, re-send. Read page 4 for more details about sending test scores to the UC and CSU.
Make sure you are taking care of yourself: exercise, eat healthy foods and get extra sleep. If you are
feeling overwhelmed, talk to friends, parents and your school counselor.

All students must complete the FAFSA online. The application opens in October.
Continue to apply for scholarships. Be sure to visit the ERHS counseling website for updates and
December
to review the National Scholarship board in the College and Career center.
Last month to take the SAT or ACT.
If you haven't already, send in your private school applications for Regular Decision - many are due
January 1st. Please read all e-mails from the college and follow all directions and deadlines. If you
miss something your application can be cancelled.

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 Spring Senior Year Planning Calendar
Research and apply for scholarships offered by the colleges that you applied to.
Complete and turn in all ERHS scholarship applications by Thursday 02/ 01/18 to the College &
Career Center.
Counselors will present Gallop to the Goal/FAFSA workshop in Gov/Econ classes.
If required, remind your school counselor to send in your mid-year report for private schools.
January

Please log into the schools that you applied to and check all deadlines and requirements.
If required, send an official transcript including first semester senior grades (7th semester grades).
If you receive a D or F in any of your college preparatory classes or are making changes to
your second semester schedule, call the college admissions office and notify them.
Focus on your academics you only have one semester left.

All Cal Grant GPA verifications will be submitted by the district office (be sure to turn in your FAFSA) .
If you are planning to attend community college, complete online application and complete all
steps for enrollment. These steps typically include: an application, submitting sealed transcripts
February (after graduation), taking a math and English placement exam, completing orientation, meeting
with the community college counselor, activating your student account, enrolling in classes, and
paying fees.
For 4 year college-bound students check housing deadlines and requirements.
February 22nd Cash for College financial aid night for any ERHS student (bring parent).

Continue to check all deadlines and requirements for colleges.

Community college bound students make sure you take math and English placement exams

March
and follow all steps for enrollment.
Listen for instructions to sign up to take AP exams in May.
FAFSA must be submitted by March 2nd.
Keep an eye out for college acceptance letters. Most schools will notify you via e-mail.
Contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at (800) 433-3243 if you have not received
your Student Aid Report (SAR).

Community college students, make sure you have completed all steps for enrollment.

April For 4 year college- bound make final decision about which college you plan to attend and send in
deposit. Your Student Intent to Register (SIR) is due May 1st.
If you are waitlisted to a college please SIR to a school that has accepted you.
Continue to read all communication from colleges and follow deadlines.
Sign up for summer course work if your college has required you to do so.

Take AP Exams.
Complete Senior Survey.
If you are planning to play a sport in college, double check your qualifications with the NCAA
May/June website. Athletes must be registered with the NCAA.
Take final exams
Submit Final Transcript Request Form to Ms. Roeder in the College & Career Center. If the col-
lege does not receive your final transcript on or before July 1, they will cancel your admission.
Graduation!
Enjoy your summer!

Always remember that, The future belongs to

those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

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 College Admission Exams
*Seniors need to finish all testing by December. Please double check testing deadlines on college
admission website.

ACT Dates with Writing Test

Test Date Registration Postmark Late Registration Deadline

$56.50 for ACT plus Writing Deadline +$25.00 late fee
September 9, 2017 August 4, 2017 August 18, 2017
October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 October 6, 2017
December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017 November 17, 2017

SAT I and SAT II

Test Date Registration Postmark Late Registration Deadline
SAT I - $54.50 & SAT II - $26.00 Deadline +$28.00 late fee
August 26, 2017 July 28, 2017 August 8, 2017
October 7, 2017 September 8, 2017 September 19, 2017
November 4, 2017 October 5, 2017 October 17, 2017
December 2, 2017 November 2, 2017 November 14, 2017

Seek information for these tests on the websites below:

Apply online at www.actstudent.org for the ACT exam.

Apply online at www.collegeboard.org for the SAT I and SAT II exams.

Be sure the code number for Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 054078, is on your application.

For the SAT test only, enter the code 3594 as one of your college choices and your score will automati-
cally be sent to all the 23 California State University campuses.

If you are apply to the UC system you can have your official score report for ACT or SAT sent to
one UC campus, and all campuses you apply to will receive it. Be sure to take your admissions tests
no later than December of your senior year, preferably earlier to ensure that your application
receives prompt and full consideration.

If you are an athlete interested in participating in a college sport, you must enter 9999 as one of
your college codes in order to release scores directly to the NCAA. Also, make sure that you have
registered with the official NCAA Clearinghouse website at www.eligibilitycenter.org, print the
two transcript release forms, and take them to the ERHS Registrar.

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 University of California College System
http://universityofcalifornia.edu
Application is open now
Submit your application Nov. 1 30th. UC will not take late applications!
$70.00 for each UC Campus to which you apply
Requires four (4) Personal Insight Questions
Research focused
Make sure the school offers your major
Visit schools before you make a final decision
14 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW FACTORS
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/how-applications-reviewed/index.html

1. GPAWeighted,academicGPAinallcompleted"ag"courses(1011thgrade).
2. TESTSCORESScoresontheACTw/Wri ngorSATReasoningTest.SATSubjectTestsare
notrequiredbutarerecommendedbysomemajorsonsomecampuses.Goto:h p://
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/requirements/examina on
requirement/SATsubjecttests/index.html
Berkeley 3. QUALITYOFCOURSESNumberof,contentofandperformanceinacademiccoursesbe
(510) 642-6000 yondtheminimum"ag"requirements.
www.berkeley.edu 4. HONORS&APCOURSESNumberofandperformanceinUCapprovedhonorsandAPs
5. ELCIden ca onbyUCasbeingrankedinthetop9percentofyourhighschoolclassat
Davis
theendofyourjunioryear(EligibleintheLocalContext,orELC).
(530)752-1011
www.ucdavis.edu 6. SENIORYEARCOURSESQualityofyoursenioryearprogramasmeasuredbythetypeand
numberofacademiccoursesinprogressorplanned.
Irvine 7. QUALITYOFACADEMICPERFORMANCErela vetotheeduca onalopportuni esavailable
(949)824-5011 inyourhighschool.
www.uci.edu 8. OUTSTANDINGACADEMICPERFORMANCESinoneormoreacademicsubjectareas.
9. OUTSTANDINGACADEMICACCOMPLISHMENTSinoneormorespecialprojectsinanyaca
Los Angeles demiceldofstudy.
(310) 825-4321 10. IMPROVEMENTRecent,markedimprovementinacademicperformanceasdemonstrated
www.ucla.edu byacademicGPAandthequalityofcourseworkcompletedorinprogress.
11. SPECIALTALENTS,ACHIEVEMENTS,AWARDSinapar culareld,suchasvisualandper
Merced formingarts,communica onorathle cendeavors;specialskills,suchasdemonstrated
(209) 228-4400 wri enandoralprociencyinotherlanguages;specialinterests,suchasintensivestudy
www.ucmerced.edu andexplora onofothercultures;experiencesthatdemonstrateunusualpromiseforlead
ership,suchassignicantcommunityserviceorsignicantpar cipa oninstudentgovern
Riverside ment;orothersignicantexperiencesorachievementsthatdemonstratethestudent's
(951) 827-1012 promiseforcontribu ngtotheintellectualvitalityofacampus.
www.ucr.edu 12. SPECIALPROJECTSComple onofspecialprojectsundertakeninthecontextofyourhigh
schoolcurriculumorinconjunc onwithspecialschoolevents,projectsorprograms.
San Diego 13. OVERCOMINGSPECIALCIRCUMSTANCESAcademicaccomplishmentsinlightofyourlife
(858)534-3320
experiencesandspecialcircumstances.
www.ucsd.edu
14. LOCATIONofyoursecondaryschoolandresidence.
Santa Barbara
Fall of 2017 UC Admission Profiles (GPA and test scores of middle 25%-75%)
(805)893-2327
www.ucsb.edu UC Campus Berkeley Davis Irvine LA Merced Riverside SD SB S. Cruz

Santa Cruz Admit rate 17.2% 43.6% 36.6% 16.1% 70.0% 57.4% 34.1% 32.8% 51.4%
(831) 459-2131
Average High
www.ucsc.edu School GPA 4.15- 4.30 3.95 - 4.25 4.0 4.25 4.13 - 4.31 3.40 - 3.91 3.6 - 4.04 4.04 - 4.28 3.96- 4.25 3.7-4.13

Average
ACT 30-34 26-32 26-32 30-34 20-27 23-30 29-34 28-33 26-31

Average 1940 - 1710 - 1670 - 1880 1370 - 1490 - 1820 - 1760 - 1630-
SAT 2300 2130 2100 2270 1780 1920 2220 2180 2020

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 Tips on Writing The UC Personal Insight Questions
* Visit ucal.us/personalquestions for more information and to download the UC student worksheets

What is the purpose of the Personal Insight Questions?

Part of the UCs comprehensive review process
Helps the reader know and understand the applicant
To distinguish applicants apart from those whose academic records are often very similar
Provide information that is not apparent in the application
INSTRUCTIONS:
You will have 8 questions to choose from. You must respond to only 4 of the 8 questions.
Each response cannot go over 350 words.
The questions you choose is up to you. You should select questions that are most relevant to your experience.
All questions are equal: there is no advantage or disadvantage to choosing certain questions over others.

Questions:
1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced
others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.

2. Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving,
original and innovative thinking, and artistically to name a few. Describe how you express your
creative side.

3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrat-
ed that talent over time?

4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to
overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to over-
come this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?

6. Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this in-
terest inside and/or outside of the classroom.

7. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?

8. Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you
stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?

Quick Tips
1. Start early.
2. Write persuasively and use concrete examples.
3. Use I statements.
4. Proofread and edit.
5. Get feedback. Your answers should reflect your own ideas and be written by you.
6. Dont try to be hilariously funny or wildly creative - it is difficult to do and may not
achieve the effect you are seeking.
7. Save your answers on a word document and then copy and paste into the application.

Informa oncollectedfromUniversityofCaliforniawebsite.

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 California State University College System
https://californiacolleges.edu/

Launch application through your californiacolleges.edu account

Application opens October 1st and can be submitted
Oct. 1-Nov. 30. CSU will not take late applications!
Requires the ACT or SAT Reasoning Test. The writing portion
is not required for CSU schools.
$55.00 for each CSU campus to which you apply
California residents need a minimum ELIGIBILTY INDEX
(EI) of 2900 using the SAT combined score for critical reading
and math sections or 694 using the ACT.
Impacted Campuses will have higher Eligibility Indexes for out
of region students, and Impacted Programs will have higher
Eligibility Indexes for students applying to those programs.
You should compute your GPA using grades earned in "a-g"
courses completed in 10th and 11th grade
For more information about CSU campuses visit
https://secure.csumentor.edu/

HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR ELIGIBILITY INDEX (EI)

SAT Scores: ACT Scores:

(Your GPA ) x 800 + Your SAT Total (Your GPA ) x 200 + (10 x ACT Comp)

>>> My index is:________ >>> My index is:_______

IMPACTED More eligible students than enrollment spaces available select by EI rank

2016-2017

NON-IMPACTED CAMPUS IMPACTED CAMPUS for Freshmen ALL PROGRAMS IMPACTED

will admit all eligible students Local Region students admitted first Local region not guaranteed admission
Minimum EI 2900 or 694 *Out of region selected by EI Rank *pref. consideration for local region
*Some majors impacted *Some majors impacted *ALL MAJORS IMPACTED
Bakersfield Chico Fullerton
Channel Islands Humboldt Fresno
Dominguez Hills Los Angeles Long Beach
East Bay Monterey Bay San Diego
Maritime Northridge San Jose
Stanislaus Pomona San Luis Obispo
Sacramento
San Bernardino
San Francisco
San Marcos
Sonoma

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 Private Universities

Every private school has different requirements. It is up to the students to investigate the schools they are inter-
ested in.
Please make sure the school is nationally accredited.
For more information on California private colleges please visit www.aiccu.edu/
Most schools accept the Common Application. You can check if the school you are applying to uses the Common
Application by going to the website at www.commonapp.org or by going directly to the schools application
website.
The majority of private schools require a counselor letter of recommendation and two teacher recommendations.
Tips When Asking For a Letter

1. Plan ahead and ask a teacher that knows you well.

2. Ask nicely. It is always best to ask for a letter in person. Make sure you are organized and give your teacher details
about where you are applying and what you need from he or she.
3. Give your teachers time. You should ask 2-3 weeks before the due date. Make sure you factor in breaks. For exam-
ple, if you need a letter by January 1st (winter break). Be sure to ask your teacher or counselor for the letter in early
December.
4. Be prepared. Counselors have a brag sheet that needs to be completed before he or she can write your letter.
Teachers will most likely want a resume/brag sheet and a transcript.

Looking for more options...

A+ Options for B Students
Below is a list of great colleges and universities that have high acceptance rates (55% or higher). From US News
and World Report Online Edition.

Auburn University (AL) Texas A&M University College Station (TX)

Arizona State Tempe (AZ) Texas Tech University (TX)
Baylor (TX) University of Arizona (AZ)
Biola University (CA) University at Buffalo (NY)
DePaul University (IL) University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
Drexel University (PA) University of Dayton (OH)
Duquesne University (PA) University of Delaware (DE)
Clarkson University (NY) University of Denver (CO)
Colorado State University (CO) University of Hawaii Manoa (HI)
CUNY New York City College of Technology (NY) University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
George Mason University (VA) University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (IL)
Indiana University Bloomington (IN) University of Iowa (IA)
Iowa State University (IA) University of Kansas (KS)
Loyola University of Chicago (IL) University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
Marquette University (WI) University of Missouri (MO)
Miami University-Oxford (OH) University of New Hampshire (NH)
Michigan State University (MI) University of Nebraska (NE)
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJ) University of Nevada Las Vegas (NV)
Ohio State University Columbus (OH) University of Oregon (OR)
Oregon State University (OR) University of Oklahoma (OK)
Pace University (NY) University of San Francisco (CA)
Purdue University (IN) University of South Carolina (SC)
Rutgers (NJ) University of Vermont (VT)
Saint Louis University (MO) Virginia Tech (VA)
Temple University (PA) Washington State University (WA)

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 REQUEST FOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
BRAG SHEET

Your counselor may require more information please stop by his or her
office for more information.

Name______________________________ ID# ______________ Date ________________

Please type your responses to the following questions:

1. What major or area of study are you considering? How did you come to that decision?

2. Tell me about one or two significant activities (community service, clubs, sports, music, reli-
gious groups, internships, work experience) that you have actively been involved in. What did
you do? How long have you been doing it? What skills or life lessons did you learn from it?

3. Are there any personal or family struggles that may help the admissions office better under-
stand your life circumstances?

4. List three (3) words/adjectives that describe you. Cite examples that illustrate these charac-
teristics.

5. What is your philosophy of life? Tell me what motivates you.

6. Who is your favorite teacher in your educational career and why? What makes he/she spe-
cial to you?

7. What are your proudest accomplishments? Academic? Personal?

TEST SCORES: Complete the following or bring copy of scores from College Board or ACT.org

SAT I (Highest Total score in one sitting) ____________ Date ____________

Future SAT 1 Test Date ___________

ACT (Highest Comp. Score in one sitting) ____________ Date ____________

Future ACT Test Date ___________

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 California Community College System
Top Reasons Students Attend a Community College
Tuition at a community college is less expensive than a 4 year college. Cost as of Summer 2017 is
$46 a unit or $690 per semester (this depends on how many classes you take) books, and other
school fees are extra.
Course schedules are flexible, with day and evening classes offered to working students.
Offers two types of programs:
(1) Transfer Program to a 4-year school credits earned transfer to a university.
(2) Trade/Technical Program to obtain a certificate of training in specialty areas such as
drafting. Credits will not transfer to a 4-year university.
Gives students a second chance to mature and improve study skills if they were not ready straight
from high school.

Typical Steps to Enroll

1. Must have a high school diploma or be 18 years of age
2. Complete and submit an on-line application (usually opens in February)
3. Submit sealed transcript by July 1
4. Schedule and take a math and English placement exam.
5. Complete Orientation
6. See your community college counselor and make an academic plan
7. Activate student e-mail
8. Enroll in classes
9. Pay fees
Find additional information about California Community Colleges by visiting the
following websites: www.cccco.edu.

Local Community Colleges

Norco Chaffey Fullerton Moreno Valley Riverside Comm.

College College College College College (Main Campus)
(951) 372-7000 909-987-1737 714) 992-7000 (951 571-6101 (951) 222-8000
www.norcocollege.edu www.chaffey.edu www.fullcoll.edu www.mvc.edu www.rcc.edu

Vocational, Technical and Career Colleges

Every school is different. Please go to the specific website to check admission require-
ments.
Students enroll in courses for one or two years to learn the skills needed for a specific ca-
reer.
On average, tuition at a vocational school is less expensive than a four-year school, but
more expensive than a community college.
Vocational schools may be eligible for federal aid, but many school do not qualify for Cal
Grants.
Please make sure you thoroughly research your options and make sure the school is ac-
credited and has a good reputation.
Dont rush into this option because you think it is easier. Please be informed.

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 Financial Aid Information
How do I get FREE MONEY for college?
Beginning October 1 through March 2nd
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to get money i.e. scholar-
ships, grants and loans https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Upon completion of the FAFSA you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR
will report information from your application and, if there are no questions or prob-
lems with your application, your SAR will report your Expected Family Contribution
(EFC), the num ber used in determ ining your eligibility for federal student
aid. The results will be sent to you and the schools that you list on your FAFSA
application.

If it has been more than 4 weeks since you submitted your FAFSA and you have not
received any info, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-
3243. If you applied online, you can check the status of your application at
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
What type of FREE MONEY is available?

Federal Pell GrantsIf your EFC is below a certain amount you are eligible for a Federal
Pell Grant, assuming you meet all other eligibility requirements. Grants are financial aid
that you dont have to pay back.

Cal Grant A, B and C

Cal Grant A - Helps low and middle income students pay tuition and fees at CSU
and UC campuses, Independent colleges, and some Private Vocational Schools in
California.
Cal Grant B - Helps high potential students from disadvantaged or low-income fam-
ilies who otherwise would not be able to get a post-secondary education.
Cal Grant C - Helps vocationally-oriented students interested in attending vocation-
al or technical programs at all California Community Colleges, Hospital Schools, se-
lected courses at several Independent Colleges, and a variety of specialized courses
at eligible Proprietary Schools.

Chafee GrantFor current or former foster youth see your counselor for more information.

Middle Class ScholarshipIs a program that provides undergraduate students with family
incomes up to $150,000 and a maximum annual household asset amount of $156,000, a
scholarship to attend University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) cam-
puses.

Work Study ProgramThe college assigns a job for you that will allow you to earn money
to help pay for school.

Local ScholarshipsIncluded in this booklet! Look it over and apply to ALL local scholar-
ships that you are eligible for by February 1, 2018.

National ScholarshipsVisit the Scholarship Board in the College & Career Center or
search scholarships online to discover scholarships that pertain to you. Visit this link for tips
on searching the internet for scholarships:
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/matcher/

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 Financial Aid Application Process
Step 1: P lease m ak e sure the nam e listed in Student Connect is the nam e on your
social security card. It is very important that your birthdate, phone number, and address are
correct in Student Connect because the district uses this information to match your financial
aid information. If the information is not up-to-date this can cause a delay in the financial aid
process.

Step 2: Create a FAFSA I D. You m ay access and send the FAFSA application be-
tween October 1st and March 2nd. The online address is www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Please gather the following information:

1. Your social security number
2. Your parent/guardian social security number
3. Your drivers license number (if you have one)
4. Your alien registration number if you are not a U.S. Citizen
5. Your parent/guardian federal tax information or tax returns including IRS W-2
information.
6. Records of your untaxed income, such as child support received, interest income,
and veterans non-education benefits, for you, and your family if you are a
dependent student.
7. Information on cash; savings and checking account balances; investments, including
stocks and bonds and real estate but not including the home in which you live; and
business and farm assets your family possesses.

Step 3: Upon com pletion of the FAFSA you w ill receive a Student Aid R eport (SAR ).
If you provide a valid e-mail address, youll receive an e-mail with instructions on how to ac-
cess an online copy of your SAR within 3-5 days after your application is processed. If you
don't provide a valid e-mail address on your FAFSA, you will receive either a SAR or a SAR
Acknowledgement in the standard mail. This can take up to 3 weeks. Please print a copy for
your records. The SAR will report information from your application. If there are no problems
with your application your SAR will report:
The cost to attend the college
State or Federal aid given (grants)
Loans (you have to pay back)
Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) (what you or your parents are expected
to pay for additional college cost)
The number used in determining your eligibility for federal student aid.
The results will be sent to you and the schools that you list on your FAFSA
application.

Step 4: I f it has been m ore than 4 w eek s since you subm itted your application and
you have not received any info, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-
3243. If you applied online, you can check the status of your application through the website:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Step 5: R em em ber that you can accept or decline student loans or decrease the
amount you wish to borrow.

If you need more help the Federal Student Aid has several helpful videos about the FAFSA
application at
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL23B9A23CD8DD82DD&feature=plcp

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 Important Websites for Class of 2018

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

PleasedownloadtheERHSappforuptodateinforma on Principal
Dr. Jeremy Goins
College Informa on
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/-University of California
https://www2.calstate.edu-California State Universities
Eastvale STEM Academy Director
www.aiccu.edu - Association of Independent California Dr. Kim Law
Colleges and Universities
www.cccco.edu - California Community Colleges Assistant Principals
www.norcocollege.edu-Norco Community College Dr. Greg Anderson
www.rccd.edu - Riverside Community College Mrs. Caroline Cota
www.californiacolleges.edu-personalized account through
CNUSD, provides college and financial aid recourses Mr. Joe Fuertsch
Mr. Kiki Mendoza
Test Prepara on Mrs. Jennifer Montgomery
www.number2.com - Test preparation for the ACT/SAT Mr. Aaron Shires
www.princtonreview.com - Princeton Review Dr. Rufus Taylor
www.actstudent.org - ACT registration
www.collegeboard.org - SAT registration
Mrs. Jenny Tellez

Athle c Par cipa on

www.eligibilitycenter.org - National Collegiate
Athletic Association
Any athlete planning on playing sports in
college must register with the NCAA. Board of Education
Bill Newberry, President
Healthy Living John Mr. Z Zickefoose, Vice President
www.kidshealth.org/teen Information for teens and parents on Mary Helen Ybarra, Clerk
a variety of topics including health, fitness, drugs and alcohol Jose W. Lalas, Ph.D., Member
www.studygs.net-Website that provides strategies for study Bill Pollock, Member
skills and test taking strategies
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/-24 hour hotline for someone
that is suicidal or in emotional distress

Career Guidance
www.cacareercafe.com/-Career survey to find out interests and
learning style CNUSD Administration
www.cacareerzone.org/-Information on wages and future jobs
www.whodouwant2b.com/student/pathways-Provides different Michael H. Lin, Ed.D., Superintendent
career options
www.bls.gov/ooh/-Data for almost every career in the U.S. Samuel Buenrostro, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent,
www.californiacolleges.edu-personalized account through Instructional Support

Lisa Simon, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent,

Educational Services

Alan P. Giles, Assistant Superintendent,

Business Services

Ben Odipo, PMP, Assistant Superintendent,

Information Technology

Ted E. Rozzi, Assistant Superintendent, Facilities

Glen A. Gonsalves,
Interim Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

Judy K. Now, Chief of Staff, Executive Services

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