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Preparing for
College or Workforce
Presented by
Torrance Adult School - ABE/ASE
2017-2018
Student Success is a Team Effort
Student success is...
Students
Teachers
Counselors
Student Support Staff
Administrators
Military
ASE CTE
Adult Secondary Career Technical
Education Education
Website: www.ierf.org
Email: info@ierf.org
Tel: 310-258-9451 Fax: 310-342-7086
6133 Bristol Pkwy, #300
Culver City, CA 90230
Community (2 year) Colleges
Programs
6. Financial Aid
(Can apply to schools of Transfer Curriculum (A.S.-T, A.A.-T, TAG)
choice prior to acceptance. Certificates or Specialty
Be aware of deadlines.) 2-year degree (A.S., A.A.)
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Process
1. Apply 4. Orientation
2. Entrance Exams/Transfer 5. Advisor
3. Financial Aid 6. Register for Classes
Websites:
assist.org (transferable classes)
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu (UC)
https://www2.calstate.edu/ (CSU)
Financial Aid
For information about all types of financial aid visit:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Website: FAFSA.ed.gov
*Not sure about your status? Call the schools Financial Aid office or visit:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/eligibility/non-us-citizens
Financial Aid (cont)
To start the FAFSA, you will need:
Your Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID). You can create one before or
during application process.
Your Social Security Number
Your Drivers License or state issued ID
Your Alien Registration Number if you are not a U.S. Citizen.
Last years Federal Tax Returns/Information, including W-2 forms (or
estimates) and other records of income, your spouses (if married)
Training
LA Trade Tech (Los Angeles)
Art Schools (CalArts, OTIS)
Fashion Schools (FIDM)
SCROC
CTE at Torrance Adult School
Military or Workforce
Military Recruiters
ASVAB Exam
Battery of tests for Military Entrance
Workforce
Torrance One-Stop Career Center
Employment Development Dept.
1220 Engracia Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: (310) 680-3830
Serves Torrance, Lomita and beach cities
www.southbay1stop.org
www.facebook.com/SouthBayOneStop
College
www.collegeboard.org (college resources/planning)
www.ecmc.org (college resources/planning)
www.cccco.edu (community colleges)
https://www2.calstate.edu (CSU)
www.admission.universityofcalifornia.edu (UC)
www.educationplanner.org
www.assist.org (college transferable classes)
www.adegreewithagurantee.com (AA/AS - Transfer)
Financial Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov - (FAFSA application for federal student aid)
www.ab540.com - AB540
www.studentaid.ed.gov (info about different financial aid options)
Helpful Tools and Websites
Career Planning
www.cde.ca.gov (CA Dept. of Education)
www.collegeforadults.org (resources, planning worksheets)
www.mappingyourfuture.org (planning/resources)
www.bls.gov/ooh (Occupational Outlook Handbook - Labor Stats)
www.onetcenter.org (Occupations, research and salary data)
www.careeronestop.org (Department of Labor)
www.careerkey.org (fee based career test)
www.thecareerproject.org (real career profiles)
TOEFL - http://www.ets.org/toefl
Visas - Travel.State.gov
Legal Aid
https://lafla.org
www.legal-aid.org
TASstudentsupport@tusd.org
Thank You and
Good Luck!
Torrance Adult School
Hamilton Adult Center
310-533-4689 Ext. 8400
www.tastusd.org