Amy Paul
College and Career Advisor
apaul@scottsvalleyusd.org
Christie Danner
School Counselor
cdanner@scottsvalleyusd.org
Sarah Hershey
School Counselor
shershey@scottsvalleyusd.org
Paying for College Workbook
All seniors should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Submitting the FAFSA accurately and early is one of the keys to getting a more favorable financial aid award package, because some financial aid is available on a limited or first-come/first-served basis. When you submit the FAFSA you are applying for federal grants, loans and work-study, which is a campus-based, part-time work program where you receive an hourly wage for work performed. The FAFSA is also used by states for some state aid programs. Colleges use the FAFSA for institutional aid that is unique to an individual campus.
"How to Video" for FAFSA: FAFSA Video
College & Career
Class of 2022
Class of 2022 Google Classroom
Student Access Code: 3t7yls2
The Class of 2022 Google classroom has all of your important documents, slide presentations, and resources that you will need to successfully work through the college application process.
College Application Workshops - In Person (M10)
Need a structured and guided time to work on your college applications? SVHS Counselors will be hosting six college application workshops this Fall. Ask questions and get one-on-one support! We can help with UC, CSU, Common App, Community College, and Unique (out of state). Please bring a laptop. Students are required to get permission from their Tutorial teacher to leave class. Students are welcome to join at any time during the duration of the workshop.
Thursday, 10/14 - M10
12:35pm - 3:30pm
Starts at the beginning of lunch and ends after school.
Thursday, 10/21 - M10
12:10pm - 3:30pm
Starts at the beginning of Tutorial and continues all of 6th period and after school. Designed for students who want to use their tutorial period to work on applications and for students with an open 6th.
Wednesday, 11/3 - M10
12:35pm - 2:15pm
During 7th period block for seniors with an open 7th. Students are welcome to join at any time during the duration of the workshop.
Wednesday, 11/10 - M10
12:35pm - 2:15pm
During 7th period block for seniors with an open 7th. Students are welcome to join at any time during the duration of the workshop.
Thursday, 11/18 - M10
12:10pm - 3:30pm
Starts at the beginning of Tutorial and continues all of 6th period and after school. Designed for students who want to use their tutorial period to work on applications and for students with an open 6th.
Monday, 11/29 - M10
1:11pm - 3:30pm
During 6th, 7th, and after school. Designed for seniors with open 6th or 7th periods. Students are welcome to join at any time during the duration of the workshop.
Class of 2022 - Senior Profile - Letters of Recommendation
Class of 2022 - College Presentation - Slides
Paying for College Presentation - Slides
If your student is planning to attend Cabrillo College in the Fall 2021, it is critical that they participate in the Running Start Program.
The Running Start Program provides Priority Registration for all eligible Santa Cruz County High School students.
To be eligible for Running Start, students must complete these four steps by April of 2021:
1. Online Cabrillo College Application - Opens 10/1/20
2. FAFSA - Financial Aid Application (required to be eligible for the Promise Program - free first year tuition)
3. Online Orientation
4. Placement and Planning Process - Required Workshop
Cabrillo Honors Transfer Program - Students interested in applying to the Honors Program will need to complete Running Start and the additional Honors application. The Honors application opens on Jan. 15th and is due March 15th, 2022.
Do you need help with your FAFSA?
Cabrillo College is offerering their Financial Aid and Admissions & Records staff to help you navigate the FAFSA. See attached for workshop dates and locations
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► University of California Stat Finder - Data on undergraduate admissions, enrollment, persistence and graduation at the University of California
► TAG - Transfer Admission Guarantee Program (Community College to UC)
► 2020/21 Impacted Majors and Campuses - CA State Universities (CSU)
►Naviance Quick Guides
► Thinking about taking a course at Cabrillo?
Find out more about the Running Start Program
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► Class of 2019 UC College Admit Data
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► Tips for Writing Your College Admission Essay
► The UC Personal Statement - Video
♦ Search Tool for College Athletics
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► CSU-UC A-G Comparison Matrix
► Financial Aid for College - FAFSA
► Private Colleges in California
► WUE - Western Undergraduate Exchange (Out-of-State Reciprocity Program)
►CA Apprenticeship Association
► Gap Year or Year Out Programs
► Air Force Academy - Application begins Junior Year
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