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College Application Websites
- State Center Community College District (SCCCD) application
- California State University (CSU) application
- University of California (UC) application
- Common App
- Common Black College Application (CBCA)
- Fresno Pacific University application
California College Systems
- State Center Community College District (SCCCD)
- California State Universities (CSU)
- University of California (UC)
- Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU)
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Resources
- White House Initiative on HBCUs
- List of 107 HBCUs
- National College Resources Foundation (The Black College Expo)
- The United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
- Common Black College Application (CBCA)
College Entrance Tests
- Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)
- To improve your test score, visit Khan Academy!
- How to send in your SAT scores to colleges
- American College Test (ACT)
FAFSA/DREAM ACT
Steps to apply for aid:
- Create your FSA ID
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act Application
- Create your WebGrant account (mandatory to receive CAL Grant)
Before you begin your application, please review the information on:
Courtesy of Fresno City College, the videos in the document linked below are for any student or parent who may have questions about various financial aid topics. You can also check with your school of attendance for additional information about your financial aid status. These 1-3 minute short videos are to answer questions you may have or need to know.
Financial Literacy Videos
Scholarships are available!
- FUSD Scholarship Fund
- FCC Scholarships
- Fresno State Scholarships
- CSU Scholarships
- UC Scholarships
- NCRF Scholarship List
- List provided by Education Employees Credit Union
- Golden 1 Credit Union
College Sports
NCAA Information
- Resources and Eligibility Information for Student Athletes
- Initial Eligibility Process and Academic Requirements
- Play Division I Sports
- Play Division II Sports
- Play Division III Sports
- NCAA Eligibility Center
Other College Sports Resources
Other Resources
- Cappex – College and scholarship search and comparisons
- CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder
- Chamber of Commerce – Information on scholarship application processes and some scholarships to consider
- College Board College Finder
- California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) – Students check on WebGrant and Cal Grant on the CSAC website
- California Colleges
- Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education – Nonresident tuition savings at eligible colleges
Links for Parents
Research shows parents have the largest influence on youth’s career exploration and decision making. Below are some helpful links for parents to use to help their child begin their college and career exploration.