College and Career Info
Here are a few websites to help you decide which school or career fits you best!
Cappex is an excellent resource to use! Some of the great features include:
- Estimate financial aid award using the Financial Aid Calculator
- Find scholarship information, applications, and deadlines
- Research colleges based on location, campus size, and educational programs
- Calculate acceptance rate for dream college
- Track application process
College Confidential is a loaded website full of information. Some of the topics include:
- Junior prep - What you need to know when starting the college process
- Connect with others admission Application process
- Create a plan for financial aid and scholarship funds
- Guidance information for parents
- Test Prep
- Career search
- Finding the right college for you based on location, size of school, athletics, club etc.
CaliforniaColleges.edu is another great way to track your progress! Check out some of the great tools offered:
- Building a college wishlist
- Career assessment tests
- Net price calculator
- Program and major information
- College plan: Before and After applying
- Financial aid information
Fast Web is a free online service that provides personalized scholarship for you!
- Target specific skills, strengths, and assets for scholarship matches
- College searches based on budget
Applications for all UC's are open August 1st! You can submit applications Nov 1-30th. Apply here.
What is the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan?
If your annual family income is under $80,000, your tuition and fees are covered by gift aid! To qualify, you must fill out the FAFSA or California Dream Act. More information here.
Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan
What is the Middle Class Scholarship Program?
If your annual family income is over $80,000 but under $177,000, the scholarship will cover between 10 to 40 percent of systemwide tuition and fees. More information here.
Middle Class Scholarship Program
Los Rios Community College
Whether your goal is to earn a degree or certificate or transfer to a four-year college or university, the Los Rios Community Colleges can help you succeed.
The Los Rios Community College District has four colleges.
Apply to American River College
Apply to Sacramento City College
