Important Dates

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UC/CSU and Private
College Application Dates

University of California: Applications open August 1. You can begin filling out your applications, but you cannot submit them until October 1. The deadline for submitting applications to UC is November 30. To apply go to: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

California State Universities: Applications open October 1. The deadline for submitting to most CSU campuses is November 30. To apply go to: www2.calstate.edu/apply

Private and out of state colleges: Please check with each individual campus for dates to apply and submit applications. Many private and out of state colleges use the Common Application for multiple applications on one site. To apply go to: www.commonapp.

Financial Aid

In order to see if seniors qualify for financial aid, the FAFSA must be completed prior to each year in college.

FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid Application opens October 1st. There is a very strict deadline to submit FAFSA by March 2nd. To apply go to: www.studentaid.gov.

Cal Grant GPA Verification Form: This form must be submitted by March 2nd in order to see if you qualify for state aid. Many high schools submit this form electronically for the entire senior class. Check with your high school counselor to see what the policy is for submitting GPA verification. Cal Grants are only applicable for California colleges. For information go to: www.csac.ca.gov