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4 Systems of Higher Education

Early Academic Outreach Program. 4 Systems of Higher Education. Tiana Otubuah CFEP Program Coordinator tlynch@uci.edu. California Community Colleges (CCC) California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Private and Independent Colleges.

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4 Systems of Higher Education

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  1. Early Academic Outreach Program 4Systems of Higher Education Tiana Otubuah CFEP Program Coordinator tlynch@uci.edu

  2. California Community Colleges (CCC) California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Private and Independent Colleges California Systems of Higher Education

  3. 112 two-year institutions Prepares for technical occupations transfer to a 4-year college or university Students usually work part-time Mostly commuters California Community Colleges

  4. California Community Colleges • Programs/Curriculum • Career Jobs • Entry Majors • Transfer Classes • Degrees • Associate of Arts/Science • Vocational Certificates • Locations • Santa Ana College • Long Beach City College • Costs / Fees • $26 / unit • $1,200 - $1,600 / year • Requirements • No Subject Requirements • 18 years of age, or • High school diploma, or • High school equivalency (GED)

  5. More than 70 colleges & universities Vary in size, location, and programs Offers opportunities for study in nearly every academic area Boast smaller class sizes and great faculty/student interaction Independent Colleges and Universities

  6. Independent Colleges and Universities • Costs / Fees • ~ $5,000 - $52,000 / year (includes room and board) • USC-$52,000 / yr • Chapman-$43,000 / yr • Requirements • A-G requirements (check the individual school requirements) • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (some schools may require SAT Subject Tests) • May require letters of recommendation. • 2 Year and 4 Year Programs • Various majors • Various academic programs • Degrees • Associates • Bachelors of Arts / Science • Masters • Doctorates • Professional • Locations • USC, Pepperdine, Otis, • Everest, University of Phoenix, FIDM, DeVry

  7. 23 four-year institutions Offers liberal arts and science education preparation for a variety of professional careers Admit upper one-third of California high school graduates Many CCC students transfer to CSU Students live at home, in dormitories, or apartments. California State University

  8. California State University • Costs / Fees • ~ $19,460 / year (includes room and board) • Tuition ~ $5131 / yr • Requirements • A-G requirements • 2.0 Minimum GPA • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT • 4 Year Programs • Various Majors • Pre-Professional Training • Degrees • Bachelors of Arts / Science • Masters • Teaching & other credentials • Academic Calendar • 17 on semester system • 6 on quarter system

  9. 10 campuses that offer a broad range of four-year programs Admits top 12.5% of California high school students Guaranteed on-campus housing in residence halls for freshmen Possible to transfer as a junior after completing transferable CCC work University of California

  10. University of California • Costs / Fees • ~ $ 29,400 / year (includes room and board) • Tuition ~ $11,300/yr • Requirements • A-G Subject Requirements • 3.0 GPA Minimum • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Plus Writing • 2 SAT Subject Tests Recommended (Class of 2012 and beyond) • 4 Year Programs • Various majors • Pre-Professional training • Degrees • Bachelors of Arts / Science • Masters • Doctorates • Professional • Academic Calendar • 9 on quarter system • 1 on semester system (Berkeley)

  11. Minimally Eligible Applicant Competitively Eligible Applicant 2years of History / Social Science 4 years of English 3 years Math (starting with Algebra) 2 years of Laboratory Science 2years of a Foreign Language 1 year of Visual / Performing Arts 1 year of College Prep Elective 3 years of History / Social Science 4years of English (AP / Honors) 4 years Math (starting with Algebra) 3 years of Laboratory Science 3-4years of a Foreign Language 1 year of Visual / Performing Arts 1 year of College Prep Elective The UC Applicant What’s the difference between an Applicant and a Competitive Applicant?

  12. Where on the Web College Searches www.californiacolleges.edu www.collegeboard.com/finding/ www.csumentor.com/Select www.petersons.com www.collegeboard.com SAT info. www.actstudent.org ACT info. UC Application www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply High School Course Lists www.ucop.edu/doorways www.finaid.org www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com blackstudent.blacknews.com www.petersons.com/finaid www.brokescholar.com www.hsf.net www.chicanalatina.org www.wiredscholar.com www.salliemaefund.org www.studentaidalliance.org www.apiasf.org Financial Aid / Scholarships

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