College Bound

Our WHY gets us through our biggest challenges. Our WHYS keep us grounded. It gives us the wisdom and desire to push forward and remember what's important. Our goals, dreams, purpose, the importance of family, the significance of friends and relationships. Remember your WHYS as you complete your college applications.

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College Matters

Types of Public Higher Education

California Community Colleges (CCC) System

No tests to take or minimum GPA required to attend
Free tuition for most foster youth
113 campuses across the state
Lots of different educational paths to choose from:
- Short-term certificate programs
- 2-year associate’s degrees
- Opportunity to transfer to a four-year university
- 4-year bachelor’s degrees (in certain high-demand fields, select colleges only)
- Career Technical Education (CTE)

California State University (CSU) System

4-year bachelor’s degrees
23 campuses across the state
Students can attend as:
- Freshman entries or
- As transfer students from community college

University of California (UC) System

4-year bachelor’s degrees
10 campuses across the state
Students can attend as:
- Freshman entries or
- As transfer students from community college or CSU

College Systems

Degrees/ College Info

College Info

College Application Links

Cal State Apply

All 23 campuses can be reached from this site.

University of CA Apply

The entire UC system with links to all nine campuses

California Community Colleges

Many students study for two years at community college before transferring to a four-year college, saving significant money on tuition. Attending a community college can be a good way for students to ease into the world of higher education and learn at their own pace.

College Board

Online SAT registration, AP testing info, college search, applying to colleges on-line, and PROFILE application for some private schools that require this form.