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College Information and Events

Subject: College Information & Events 


Dear Redwood High School Seniors & Families,


Below is important information regarding college & financial aid, including upcoming events:



Students who are planning on attending a community college for FALL 2021 can apply for Chabot or Las Positas College NOW on their website.  


Seniors planning on attending Chabot College, please visit Student Orientation and Enrollment Program (SOAR) Website:

https://www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling/soar/



FREE TUITION FOR FIRST TIME COLLEGE STUDENTS:  


Chabot College Promise Program:

http://www.chabotcollege.edu/finaid/free-tuition/index.php


California College Promise Grant (Las Positas):

http://www.laspositascollege.edu/financialaid/waiver.php



Every Senior is strongly encouraged to complete a Financial Aid Application: 


FAFSA (for US Citizens and Eligible Non-Citizens): https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 

CADAA (for Non-Citizens, AB540 eligible students): https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ 



Cash for College Night: Thursday, November 5th, 6-8pm

For seniors AND their families!

Learn more about Financial Aid and how to apply!  Get help in small breakout rooms or 1-on-1 with FAFSA/CADAA.  

Pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/cvusd-c4c-prereg2020.  You will then receive the zoom link 1 day before the event!


TIP:  Please visit the FAFSA website early and register for your FSA ID 2-3 days before the workshop.  


Ms. Asuncion will award 1 elective credit to your RHS senior who attends with their parent/guardian.  

 


Chabot College SOAR (Student Orientation & Registration) Information Sessions:

For any senior planning to attend Chabot College! 


Wednesday, October 28 @ 4pm 

https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qfuiuqDsjH9ZmeWraEHS187oN6DVTasad 

Thursday, October 29 @ 2pm 

https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpceytrjkiGtPViOKbxiBMi1W5iwJdZNcg 


More info sessions to come in the following months!!!!



Regional/National College Fairs - For students and families


  • NACAC (National Association of College Admission Counseling): https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events HUNDREDS of Colleges attending! 

    • Sunday 11/8, 11am-7pm - Attend live sessions with different colleges - you must register for the fair!





For any questions, please contact Ms. Asuncion:  [email protected]

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