A-G College Entrance Requirements
Also REFERRED to as a-g
Also REFERRED to as a-g
Also REFERRED to as a-g
The A-G course pathway is designed around the minimum course requirements students must have to enter a University of California or California State University school. While the A-G courses are only required by UC and CSU, many other colleges and universities require similar classes for admission. In addition, the A-G classes are a strong foundation on which students can build careers.“The A-G requirements are submitted by the CSU Chancellors office and the Regents of the University of California and are, generally, the most rigorous for the development and preparation of skills needed by a student to gain entrance into honors, AP courses and admission into the four year colleges and universities,” said Ralph Robles, district head counselor. In order for a student to earn an A, B, or C in an A-G course they must develop discipline, academic skills, note-taking, organizational and writing skills that increase a student’s motivation towards career awareness.”A-G requires a minimum 15-unit pattern of courses for admission as a first-time freshman to the UC and CSU systems. A grade of C or higher is required for the course to count as an admission requirement to a UC or CSU school.
Please refer to the TRUSD Course Catalog for list of A-G courses offered.
Community College
Admission to a California community college is open to any California resident possessing a high school diploma or equivalent.
Los Rios Promise Program: Promise programs offer first-time, full-time students up to two years of tuition-free education at any Los Rios college. For more informations visit: Local Pormise Program.
List of Community Colleges in Sacramento Area
American River College
Website: https://arc.losrios.edu/
Address: 4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841
Sac City Community College
Website: https://scc.losrios.edu/
Address: 3835 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95822
Sierra College
Website: https://www.sierracollege.edu/
Address: 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95677
Folsom Community College
Website: https://flc.losrios.edu/
Address: 10 College Pkwy, Folsom, CA 95630
Cosumnes River College
Website: https://crc.losrios.edu
Address: 10051 Big Horn Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95757
California State University
Find your future at the California State University.With 23 campuses and thousands of degree choices, the CSU is a great place to start your journey. Explore your options below, and start your application.
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University of California
Find your future at the California State University.With 23 campuses and thousands of degree choices, the CSU is a great place to start your journey. Explore your options below, and start your application.
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College Entrance Exams
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and all the uncertainty students now face, both the UC and CSU systems have decided that the SAT/ACT will not be required for students applying for freshman admission. Therefore, both ACT and SAT exams are optional.
Students may reach out to their high school counselors to see if they qualify for SAT or ACT fee waivers.
ACT Website: www.act.org
SAT Website: collegeboard.org
Paying for College
Financial Aid
Also refferred to as FAFSA is a Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.
Who can apply for FAFSA?
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Have a High School Diplima or a recognized quivalent
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Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen;
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have a valid Social Security number (with the exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau);
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California Dream Act
Also refferred to as CADA allows undocumented and nonresident students (U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens) who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540) to receive certain types of financial aid such as: private scholarships funded through public universities, state administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants.Who can APlly for the CADAA?
Students who live in California and meet the eligibility requirements for a non-resident exemption, as well as students who have a U Visa or TPS status, can use the California Dream Act application
(CADAA). Similarly, students without Social Security Numbers or students who have lost DACA
status (or never applied for DACA), may still be eligible.
(CADAA). Similarly, students without Social Security Numbers or students who have lost DACA
status (or never applied for DACA), may still be eligible.
CADAA website: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
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What is the difference between the FAFSA and the California Dream Act application?
Students should only complete one of the applications (not both), according to the citizenship
requirements below:
1. You are eligible to complete the FAFSA if you are a:
• U.S Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• Eligible non-citizen
• T Visa holder
2. You are eligible to complete the CADAA if you are:
• Undocumented
• Have a valid or expired DACA
• U Visa holders
• Have Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Alternative Online College Application Planform/ Resources
Common App : The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of more than 900 colleges around the world.
Common App website: www.commonapp.org
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