o Students can transfer to a 4 year University to earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree (B.A. or B.S.).

o Students can obtain an Associate’s degree (A.A. or A.S.) that can be earned in approximately two years if attending full-time.

o Students can attend community college for certificate and apprenticeship programs.

o Entrance requirements:

o Must be 18 years of age OR

o Earned a high school diploma OR

o Earned the equivalency of a high school diploma (GED or pass the CHSPE)

o No SAT or ACT test requirement

o Community College representatives will be on Granite Hills’ campus twice a month that you can meet with in your senior year.

October

o Attend the Grossmont Union High School District’s College and Career Night – “Got Plans”.

January

o Attend our Financial Aid Night and complete the Financial Aid Application by March 2^nd to be eligible for Cal Grants! (Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov.)

February

o If you completed the FAFSA, you should receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) estimating your family’s contribution. Review, make any necessary corrections and return it to the FAFSA processor. If you completed the FAFSA using estimated parent tax information but now your parents have filed IRS forms, the FAFSA must be updated. The schools listed on your application will also receive those results. Review your results and make any necessary corrections.

o Research scholarship opportunities and, if you meet the application criteria, APPLY!

April/May

If you are planning on going to a community college, in the spring you must:

o Fill out an application.

o Take their assessment test in math and english.

o Schedule an advising session to obtain help with your class selection. During your advising session, the community college counselor can go over information on transfer agreements, Associate’s Degrees, and their apprenticeship and vocational programs.