To Do:

Seniors – 12th Graders

1. Test score information: CSU/UC will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admission decisions.
   Test scores can be used for course placement. Visit website for registration deadline dates.
2. Make an appointment with your counselor regarding A-G courses and any waivers you need for college.

9th – 11th Grade Students

1. Make an appointment with your counselor regarding A-G high school courses required for college entrance.Seniors – 12th Graders: Start talking to your care providers, social worker, and/or probation officer about graduation, college expenses and AB12.
   Call FYSCP at 559-265-4003 if you have questions or need help.

To Do: Seniors – 12th Graders

Begin exploring Scholarships Opportunities and pay close attention to deadlines.

Scholarship search databases:
fastweb.com
scholarships.com
cappex.com
signup.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search/

Your favorite Resource Guide is now an 

App & Website

Visit: https://iplan.fcoe.org

To Do:

Seniors – 12th Graders

1. UC applications require personal insight questions. For writing tips go to the admission.universityofcalifornia.edu and select How To Apply tab, Personal insight questions.

FAFSA/CADAA START DATE IS OCTOBER 1ST!
2026-27 FAFSA requires 2024 income information

Go to studentaid.gov to sign up for your FSA ID so that you can complete and sign your FAFSA online.

To apply to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) see the websites below
CSU – calstate.edu/apply UC – admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
You may qualify for a fee waiver (no cost to you) for up to 4 CSU’s and 4 UC’s
Call FYSCP at 559-265-4003 for help completing your application!

To Do:

Seniors – 12th Graders

Complete online applications and essay (if applicable) prior to November 30th.

Make sure to get any references that you may need for your college applications.

>>Deadline<< November 30 For CSU & UC Application

Reminders:

• If you have not completed a FAFSA/CADAA, Go to studentaid.org to complete the application
• Check for emails from applicable colleges
• Complete “New Student Orientation” (typically for CA Community Colleges

Call FYSCP at 559-265-4003 for assistance!

Reminders:

• New Student Orientation: Go to your college’s student’s portal and complete Student Orientation

Reminders: Seniors – 12th Graders

Go to studentaid.gov to sign up for your FSA ID so that you can complete and sign your FAFSA online.

Call FYSCP at 559-265-4003 if you have questions or need assistance!

Notes & Reminders:

Meeting the deadline for FAFSA means the earlier you apply, the more $$ you may qualify for!

Foster & Unaccompanied Homeless Youth:
You do not need parent, guardian, or foster parent income information to complete a FAFSA.

Seniors:

• Complete your financial aid application for college at studentaid.gov
• Complete New Student Orientation (where applicable)

Call FYSCP for help with the FAFSA at 559-265-4003 before the deadline.

Notes & Reminders:

To Do: Seniors – 12th Graders

1. Optional: Test score information: CSU/UC will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admission decisions.
   Test scores can be used for course placement. Visit website for registration deadline dates.
2. Apply for college support programs like EOP/EOPS, Guardian Scholars, Renaissance Scholars, Next Up, DSPS, and any other programs that will benefit you.
3. Don’t forget to apply for student housing – you will have to pay a deposit

Important: Current or former foster and homeless youth have priority registration at
Community Colleges, such as Fresno City or Clovis Community.
FAFSA/CADAA priority deadline is March 2nd. Call FYSCP to help complete your applications!
Call FYSCP at 559-265-4003 for assistance with registering for classes.

To Do: Seniors – 12th Graders

Letters will begin arriving from colleges (CSUs & UCs) regarding acceptance or denial. You may need to submit your housing application, intent to register/enroll, and complete college orientation requirement as well as pay any additional fees. Please contact your college support services program like EOP, EOPS, Next Up, Renaissance Scholars or Guardian Scholars for potential help with fees (see pages 41-46, 55-56 and 64).

Call FYSCP at 559-265-4003 if you have questions or need assistance!

To Do: Seniors – 12th Graders

You will need to submit housing applications, intent to register/enroll, and complete college orientation requirement.

Contact student support service programs like EOP, EOPS, Next Up, Renaissance Scholars or Guardian Scholars
for potential help with fees (see pages 41-46, 55-56, and 64).

Reminder: Community College Students

Apply for the EOPS/NextUp
program at your school

Note:

Call FYSCP at 559-265-4003 for assistance!

To apply to EOPS, you must contact the program directly: See pages 41-46

Call FYSCP at 559-265-4003 for assistance!