Senior Letter Class of 2024

• To pass your classes for high school graduation you must earn a D or better.
• To meet the college/university requirements you must earn a C or better.
• A minimum of 220 credits and completion of all course requirements are necessary to participate in the graduation ceremony.
• If you are worried about your graduation status, please see your School Counselor.

Please take the time to review your transcript for your progress and credits. You can review it in Student/ Parent Connect under Student Documents, select the file that shows your most recent transcript. You should also receive a letter in the next few weeks with your credits listed. If you have questions or concerns about your graduation status, please see your School Counselor. Click here for directions on the mobile app.

The counselors will visit your ERWC/AP Lang class this October with more information on college admissions, applications, FAFSA/CA Dream Act, career and technical education, and military options

As you begin the college application process or make plans for life after high school, please utilize the California Colleges website. You can access it through your my cnusd account by clicking the 9-12 tab and selecting California Colleges. Sign in with Google and use your CNUSD email.

The ERHS Local Scholarships can be found on the counseling website Please apply for these scholarships if you would like a chance to be recognized at Senior Awards in May 2024.

Tips

1. Search for scholarships at each college/university you plan to apply to

2. Search and apply for private scholarships. Check out the links below.

• Visit the ERHS Local Scholarship and the College and Career Center
• Visit the Coca-Cola website for scholarships and other scholarship resources
• Review your California Colleges scholarship/financial aid page
• Visit the Big Future scholarship page and resources
• Create a free account with Fast Web

Remember: You should not have to pay a fee for scholarships or financial aid information. Please contact your School Counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

* All seniors are required to complete a FAFSA/CADAA to graduate.

Complete a Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA). Information Center 1-800 433-3243

• Please use the FAFSA if you are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen (see website for details)
• Please apply, regardless of parent income
• Many academic and sports scholarships require a FAFSA on file with the college
• Students who plan to attend community college should complete a FAFSA/CADAA application
• Students may qualify for Cal grant B or C to use towards community or college fee

California Dream ACT (CADAA)

• Students will need to complete the California Dream Act Application if you are eligible for

Applications open in January/February

Website: cccapply.com

6 Easy Steps to Get Started at Community College

Need to Explore Options? Visit the I Can Go to College website

Deadline: November 30th

UC: Application is now open and can be submitted November 1st-30th

CSU: Application opens October1st and can be submitted October 1st-November 30th

Each campus you apply to will cost $70. There are fee waivers built into the application. If approved, you can apply to 4 campus.

If you need assistance with your application the counselors will host college application workshops starting in October. Counselors will be available during Office Hours in October and November in the Career Center to help students work on College Applications. We will also host other college-related workshops during Office Hours.

Not all private colleges need a counselor's letter of recommendation but most do. Please review each school's website to find out. If you need a letter of recommendation or a secondary school report please fill out a Letter of Recommendation Personal Data Form or pick one up in the counseling office. Allow your counselor 15 school days to complete the letter.

Common Application

Common Black College Application

We encourage those applying for scholarships, private universities, and/or out-of-state colleges to take the SAT/ACT as they may require it. UC/CSU are not requiring the SAT and ACT. Should you decide to take the SAT/ACT and need a fee waiver please see Ms. Aceves in room J-1.

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