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Santa Ana High School's College & Career Center is located in the Counseling Center. The Higher Education Coordinator works with counselors, teachers/staff, community members and representatives from local colleges and universities to keep students informed about their college options.
The College & Career Center is open for assistance with completion of applications for college, scholarships and financial aid. Extended hours are available during peak application periods.
Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
Thursday Late Nights 3:30 am - 6:30pm
Higher Education Coordinator
Higher Education Coordinator
Santiago Canyon College, A.A.
CSU Fullerton, B.A. Human Services
University of La Verne, M.A., PPS Counseling
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College Visits
College Visits
Come and meet our College Reps from all over the country in the college and career center !
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College & Financial Aid Smart Chart Final.pdfSmart Chart
Smart Chart
SAHS College Board Code : 053235
SAHS College Board Code : 053235
Please use this chart to help you navigate through the entire college and financial aid application process.
Please use this chart to help you navigate through the entire college and financial aid application process.
Remember to start all applications by creating a California College account at www.californiacolleges.edu
Every square in the college and financial aid smart chart has a step by step video and/or link to every application.
Please see your higher education coordinator and counselor for help.
Workshops
Workshops
Senior Meetings and Conferences
Senior Meetings and Conferences
Senior Parent Meeting
9/18/2025 SAHS
Senior Conferences
9/23/2025 English and History Classes
College Week English Classes/Library
10/27/2025 - 10/30/2025
College Workshops and Help
Every Thursdays College and Career Center
3:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Financial Aid Kickoff College and Career Center
1/15/2026 5:00 pm - 7:00pm
Financial Aid Applications
Every Thursday and by appointment College and Career Center
3:15 pm - 6:00 pm
FAFSA Week
12/9/2025 - 12/11/2025 Gov/Econ Classes
Junior Conferences
Junior Conferences
9/23/2025 English and History Classes
College Application Week
College Application Week
Oct 27 - Oct 30, 2025 Library
Financial Aid Help
Financial Aid Help
Monday - Friday Lunch and 3:15-4:00pm
Thursday's 3:15-6:00pm
Saturday's 1/31/2026 and 2/21/2026 8 - 12 pm College and Career Center
Financial Aid Kick Off
Jan. 15, 2026 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
College and Career Wednesdays
College and Career Wednesdays
Wear any college shirt every Wednesday!
Promote Careers every Wednesday!
College Resources and Video
College Resources and Video
1. Create an account.mp4How to create your California College Account
How to create your California College Account
Cal State Apply Application
Cal State Apply Application
UC Application
UC Application
Community College Application
Community College Application
Line by Line overview of the
Line by Line overview of the
UC Application
UC Application
Step by Step Instruction for SAC
Step by Step Instruction for SAC
Financial Aid Resources and Videos
Financial Aid Resources and Videos
FAFSA
FAFSA
What is needed for the FAFSA ?
What is needed for the FAFSA ?
1. Gather Documents – contact your higher education coordinator for special circumstances
a. Parent/legal guardian federal tax forms from last year
b. Student tax forms from last year
c. Parent/student Social Security Card
d. Parents Birthdate (Month/day/year)
e. Date parents married/divorced (month and year)
2. Identify Correct Financial Aid Application
a. FAFSA.gov for U.S. Citizens, legal residents
b. CalDreamAct.org for non-U.S. Citizens
c. Cal Grant – everyone can qualify if they complete a or b above by March 2
3. FAFSA students only, create an FSA ID (Username and password) for student and parents https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
a. If your parents are U.S. Citizens or legal residents it is important that the create an FSA ID (USERNAME and PASSWORD)
b. If you have an older brother or sister or if your parents applied for FAFSA, they may already have an FSA ID
4. On October 1, start the Financial Aid applications
CA Dream ACT
CA Dream ACT
CA Dream Act
CA Dream Act
Please contact your higher education coordinator for help and workshops available.
Please contact your higher education coordinator for help and workshops available.
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