Private Universities and Out of State Schools

WICHE

  • www.wiche.edu

  • WUE Program - Provides California students with the opportunity to attend an out-of-state college at lower non-resident tuition fees

  • Through WUE, eligible students can choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs outside their home state, and pay no more than 150 percent of that institution’s resident tuition rate

HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)


PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

  • www.aiccu.edu

    • See the list of Independent Colleges and Universities here

    • See the AICCU College Guide 2020-2021 here

  • www.commonapp.org - Now open!

  • 84 Campuses in California

  • Provide a wider range of scholarships/financial aid packages

  • Offer smaller class sizes

  • Faster graduation rates

  • Requirements and deadlines will vary by campus- check individual websites

  • May need letters of recommendation

  • Application fee waivers may be available through the school's application


REQUESTING LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Video: Requesting Letters of Recommendation

Provide Teachers and Counselors with Brag Sheets:

Note: You will need to download the Brag Sheets or save to your Google Drive to fill out