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Welcome

Congratulations Class of 2023! 
 
Here final reminders as you wrap up the school year: 
 
You must send your final Transcripts to your College or University!
 
Attached at the bottom of the page are Transcript Request Instructions. 
 
Please note: 
 
  • Naviance is for UC’s and CSU’s mostly
  • Private Schools – (applications done through the common app) Students must request their final report to be uploaded onto the Common App.
  • Community Colleges- Students must provide a hard copy official transcript unopened to their community college.
  • If you took community college classe(s) while in high school you must request transcripts from your community college to be sent to your university. You can order those on the community colleges website.
  • Ms. Emmy will be in the College Center Monday and Thursday and may be able to assist with LACC Transcript Requests.
  • It is up to the student to figure out how the university wishes to receive the final transcripts.
  • For all inquiries regarding transcripts, please reach out to Mr. Vaghei or Ms. Alvarado in the Academic Counseling office. 
 
 
We have some amazing College Visits scheudled to our campus this semester! 
 
Charles Drew University 9/9
USC 9/29 
UC Santa Barbara 9/23
UC Riverside 10/03
Field Trip for Black College and Career FAir 10/06
Occidental 10/11
Caltech 10/18
UCLA 10/20
UC SAN DIEGO 10/24
Ewha Womans University 10/27 
 
Interest forms are posted on schoology if students wish to attend! 
UCLA's annual Fall Open House for prospective freshman and transfer students in on October 8, 2022. This year's event is being offered in a hybrid format and has both in-person and virtual programming for you to enjoy. 
 
Please join them in-person on Saturday, October 8th, where you will have an opportunity to tour the campus, learn about applying for admission and financial aid, and hear about academic programs and student life at UCLA. Registration is required and space is limited, so please secure your reservation using the link below:
 
Saturday, October 8th, 2022
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
 
https://connect.admission.ucla.edu/register/fallopenhouse2022
 
Whether this will be your first time on campus or you've been here before, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience UCLA and meet our students, faculty, and staff.
 
Virtual programming will be available in the days leading up to the in-person event on Saturday, October 8th, and we hope that you will take advantage of this additional way to engage with the UCLA community. Our Fall Open House website will have pre-recorded presentations from a wide array of campus offices and resources, as well as additional UCLA student and faculty perspectives. 
 
Go Bruins!

Be sure to complete the FAFSA and CADAA to pay for your college education!  

Applications due October 30th!
 
THE DISTRICT REQUIRES 100% Completion rate for our students. 
 
Need help completing the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application (CADAA)? 
Register for the Cash for College workshop.
 
We will be providing CAsh for College Workshops on October 17th for parents and students! 
 
Please come to the College Center if you need assistance. 
Check out all of the amazing resources to help you complete your FAFSA and CADAA. 
 
Your application for Free Money for College is Due on March 2nd! 
 
Consulte todos los increíbles recursos que le ayudarán a completar su FAFSA y CADAA. ¡Su solicitud de dinero gratis para la universidad vence el 2 de marzo!
 
If you have questions about your Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA), please contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center by dialing 1-800-433-3243 during business hours. 
 
HOURS OF OPERATION 
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–11 p.m. Eastern time (ET) 
Saturday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. ET  
Closed on federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, and Dec. 24. 
Open 11 a.m.–5 p.m. ET on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Presidents Day.
 
If you have questions about your California Dream Act Application (CADAA), please contact the Student Support Center during business hours by dialing 1- 888-224-7268 or emailing [email protected] during business hours.
 
HOURS OF OPERATION 
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:45 pm Pacific Time (PT) 
Closed holidays.

UCLA Summer Sessions

UCLA Summer Session offers a variety of summer programs for high school students that allows them to earn UCLA college credit and experience an immersive introduction to college life!
 
Attend a Webinar on UCLA Summer Session’s Summer Scholars Support, A scholarship opportunity for High School Students on Thursday, January 20 at 5pm. 
 
  • The Webinar will be 30-45 minutes in length.
  • Provides an overview of UCLA Summer Sessions program
  • Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
  • Important Dates
  • How to Apply 
  • Required Application Materials 
  • General Application Tips 
 

Meet with the LACC Student Support Services Representative at Fairfax

Kenny Simkins will be here every week to answer general questions, explore different majors and careers, and help assist you in enrollment and financial aid assistance. 
ASK HOW TO RECIEVE TWO YEARS OF FREE TUITION PLUS A FREE LAPTOP! 
Office Hours: Thursdays 11am-1pm
College Center Room 117 

Be sure to complete the FAFSA and CADAA ASAP! 

FAFSA - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. Students are eligible for Grants & Scholarships (money you do not have to pay back), Work Study, and Loans. 
 
CADAA - The California Dream Act Application allows students interested in attending eligible California Colleges, Universities, and Career Education Programs to apply for state financial aid. The CADAA is for students who are residents of the State of California that do not qualify to complete the FAFSA application.
 
FAFSA opened on October 1, 2021 – prepare for the application by completing this worksheet:
 
 
 
 
 
 
California Dream Act Application: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing
 
FAFSA Preparation Workshops: file:///C:/Users/lausd_user/Downloads/SEP-DEC_FSA_ID_Flyer_English.pdf
 
As PELÉ once said, “SUCCESS IS NO ACCIDENT. IT IS HARD WORK,
 
PERSEVERANCE, LEARNING, STUDYING, SACRIFICE, AND MOST OF ALL, LOVE OF WHAT YOU ARE DOING OR LEARNING TO DO.” Lions, it is my pleasure to accompany you during your last four years of secondary education. I hope we will be able to work together to guide you onto the path of success you chose after high school.
 
 
Please feel free to stop by the College Center (room 117) to say hello, ask questions, or simply find a place to connect, belong or contribute!
 
Ms. Elizabeth Wight, College Counselor [email protected]
 
Ms. Emmy Kong, LA City College Upward Bound [email protected]
 
David Franco, UCLA DCAC [email protected]
 
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