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❏ Apply- Go to your college’s website and follow the instructions to apply. ❏ Open Portal- Within 3-4 business days after applying you should receive college ID with instructions on how to activate your portal. The portal is the main way in which colleges communicate so be checking this constantly.
❏ Assessment- Every college has a different process to help students identify best fit classes. Be sure to complete assessment to know what classes can be more helpful to you!
❏ Accommodations- If you had a 504 plan or IEP while in high school or believe you may need accommodations contact the office of Disability Services Program to receive the intake documentation and schedule a meeting with a counselor.
❏ Financial Aid- Apply for the many financial aid opportunities. Once submitted, check your portal to track progress. FAFSA: https://fafsa.gov DREAM Application: https://dream.csac.ca.gov Web Grants: https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/ ❏ Orientation ● Contact counselor or reference school website to see the different options of completing orientation.
❏ Submit support program application- Find a support program on campus and apply! Some examples are Umoja, EOPS, TRIO, and many more!
❏ Registration- Meet with a counselor or someone that understand about class selection to pick the classes you will register for. ● Registration date can be confirmed on student portal. If no registration date is given, be sure to have completed all steps above.
❏ Educational Planning ❏ Create an Education Plan ❏ Create a UC Tap Account ❏ Meet with a transfer counselor to plan for your options!
Local Community College Links:
De Anza College Evergreen Valley College Foothill College Mission College San Jose City College West Valley College