Resources for Parents

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why is College Important? : Frequently Asked Questions
• What Types of Scholarships are Typically Given?
• What are assessment or standardized tests?

College & Career Exploration

• 4 Year High School Plan for College
• College: Making It Happen (click on the "Pages" tab to quickly navigate from chapter to chapter)
• Glossary of College Going Terms
• Organizing Important College Selection Factors Worksheet
• Senior Year Checklist for Parents
• Visiting the Campuses
• Exploring Careers
• Career Center for Parents

High School Planning Charts

• English
• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Hmong
• Khmer

Financial Aid

ScholarShare College Savings Plan

California's ScholarShare program can help make college more affordable. Find out how.

View FAQ's about ScholarShare programs.

• Calendar
• 2011-2012 FAFSA Worksheet
• Fund Your Future
• Looking For More Ways To Pay For College Or Career Training?
• Junior & Senior Year Financial Aid Checklist
• Checklist: After Award Letter Is Received
• Financial Aid Glossary

Frequently Asked Questions



• Financial Aid Basics
• Applying and Eligibility
• FAFSA
• Your Family and Financial Aid
• Independent Students
• Working While a Student
• Scholarships, Grants & Loans
• Award Notification
• Payment Disbursement
• Financial Aid Rights and Responsibilities
• Financial Aid Appeals
• Undocumented Students
• Miscellaneous Financial Aid Questions