Table of Contents
- 1 FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY
- 2 FAFSA: FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS
- 3 CAN STUDENTS WITHOUT IMMIGRATION STATUS GO TO THE UNIVERSITY?
- 4 FROM COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITY
- 5 How can students maximize their understanding of the FAFSA application to access different types of financial aid and scholarships available for higher education in California?
The path to university is not always easy and is full of challenges, not only academic but also financial.
For this reason, Telemundo 48 took on the task of investigating the resources available to students not only at the state level but also at the local level.
Below, you will find a series of important information that will help you on your path to university:
FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY
Students of all statuses can be beneficiaries of different programs if they want to enter a California State University (CSU).
Mildred Llanos, counselor of the East Side School District of San José, explained what the requirements are to be able to enter the higher education system.
“They have to meet the A-Getc requirements, but they have to know that you no longer have to take any admission exam and that, if you are a student who receives free lunch at school, then you can apply for free to up to 4 csu’s “, indicated Llanos.
For more information on CSU enrollment deadlines, click here.
See below the full report by Fatima Navarrete where she explains more about the CSU system.
“They have to meet the A-Getc requirements, but they have to know that you no longer have to take any admission exam and that, if you are a student who receives free lunch at school, then you can apply for free to up to 4 csu’s “, indicated Llanos.
FAFSA: FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS
While it is true, universities throughout the country are expensive and not everyone can afford them.
However, there is a financial resource known as FAFSA that helps you with scholarships, loans or other
programs to attend university.
It must be taken into account that FAFSA opens the application period until December 1, but you can now create the credential or account to have it ready when the date arrives to complete the form.
For more information about FAFSA click here.
Fatima Navarrete delves a little more into the steps you must follow to apply for this program.
It must be taken into account that FAFSA opens the application period until December 1, but you can now create the credential or account to have it ready when the date arrives to complete the form.
CAN STUDENTS WITHOUT IMMIGRATION STATUS GO TO THE UNIVERSITY?
The answer to this question is “YES”.
San José Community College, where the majority of students are Latino, has a center dedicated to helping undocumented young people continue their university studies.
Approximately 53,000 students in the CSU system benefit from this Law.
Additionally, to complete the California Dream Law application and get help resources click here.
In the video below you will find information on how to apply for this benefit, who qualifies, and how much financial aid you can count on.
San José Community College, where the majority of students are Latino, has a center dedicated to helping undocumented young people continue their university studies.
Known as “The Promise in Spanish,” it is focused on giving guaranteed admission to students who meet certain requirements from schools such as MT High School. Pleasant East San Jose.
“The Spartan East Side Promise is the agreement between the East Side District and San José State University to give a place to young people who meet the requirements to enter the university, those in AG AND who have a score of 2.5 per hour to apply,” explained Mildred Llanps-Rich, counselor for the East Side School District of San José.
For more information about the program click here.
Fatima Navarrete explains more about this program in the video below.
“The Spartan East Side Promise is the agreement between the East Side District and San José State University to give a place to young people who meet the requirements to enter the university, those in AG AND who have a score of 2.5 per hour to apply,” explained Mildred Llanps-Rich, counselor for the East Side School District of San José.
FROM COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITY
Community colleges like San Jose City College They are public schools open to all. There they offer you technical degrees that you complete after 2 years of study, with the option of transferring to a 4-year university. The cost? Is it lower and could even be free.
According to California community college statistics, 70% of the student body are people of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Of that population, the majority are Latinos.
San Jose State University’s Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center also offers student programs and services, to learn more click here.
In the video below you will find more information about the advantages and challenges you may face when entering a community college.
San Jose State University’s Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center also offers student programs and services, to learn more click here.
How can students maximize their understanding of the FAFSA application to access different types of financial aid and scholarships available for higher education in California?
1. As a professional website editor, your first job is to ensure that the content on world-today-news.com is informative, accurate, and presented in an engaging manner. In this particular article, we explore the challenges faced by students in their journey from high school to university, including financial constraints. Two guests were interviewed about the resources available to students in California – Mildred Llanos, a counselor at East Side School District of San José, and Fatima Navarrete, a journalist at Telemundo 48. Based on your assessment of the article and the responses provided by the guests, what are some of the critical steps that students in California can take to overcome these challenges while pursuing higher education?
2. Mildred Llanos mentioned that students can apply for free to up to 4 California State Universities (CSUs) if they qualify under the A-G requirements and receive free lunch at school. What advice would you give to students who face financial difficulties while applying for admission to CSUs, and how can they maximize their chances of securing scholarships or other forms of financial aid?
3. Fatima Navarrete highlighted the importance of the FAFSA application for financial aid. However, many students might not be aware of the various types of financial aid available through this program. Could you guide us through the different types of financial aid that FAFSA provides, and how can students navigate the application process effectively?
4. The article also discusses the AB-540 law, which provides in-state tuition for undocumented students in California. What are the eligibility criteria for this law, and how has it impacted the higher education landscape for undocumented students in the state? Additionally, San José Community College has a dedicated center to help undocumented students continue their education. What are some of the other initiatives that colleges and universities in California are implementing to support these students?
5. Lastly, the article mentions that community colleges offer an affordable alternative for students looking to transfer to four-year universities. San Jose City College is highlighted as having a diverse student body, with the majority being Latinx. What are some of the advantages of attending a community college before transferring to a four-year institution, and what challenges might students face during this transition?
