Planning for College
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The High School Scholars (HSS) program is an excellent opportunity for local high school students to take up to two courses at CSU, Chico for a nominal fee. The objective of the program is to offer local area students access to college courses that have not been filled by regularly enrolled CSU, Chico students.
Student Requirements (applicable to NEW and RETURNING participants):
- Attend a mandatory HSS Orientation session to receive a HSS application and other important documents;
- Be enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade of a local admission area2 high school (AY 2015-2016);
- Possess at least a 3.0, non-weighted, academic, high school GPA (both 9-12 and 10-12)f applicable, be in good academic standing at any college or university of current or previous attendance;
- Satisfy any prerequisites or eligibility requirements for the intended course(s) as published in the University Catalog;
- Submit a properly completed and signed HSS Application, required documents, Add Request Form(s), and $50 fee1 by the established deadlines.
To learn more go to Chico State High School Scholars Program.
Check again in April/May for the fall updates, and November for the spring updates.
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- ACT/SAT Test Prep (free)
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- California Colleges http://californiacolleges.edu
- California Community Colleges http://www.cccapply.org
FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
- Cal Grants
- CA Student Aid Commission
- Cash For College-lists free Cash for College workshops in your area where you and your parents can get help filling out the FAFSA. You may even win an additional $1,000 scholarship at a Cash for College workshop.
- College Board's Net Price Calculator
- EdFund-when planning for college and managing a student loan.
- FAFSA
- Foster (and former foster) Youth
- Six Tips for Cutting the Cost College Education
- I Can Afford College.com
- Smart Guide to Financial Aid
- U.S. Department of Education Student Informatio