College Applications

Depending on the college you are applying to, you may have to complete multiple online applications. The good news is that ALL college applications can now be completed online. NO MORE PAPER APPLICATIONS!!

CSU Application (DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30) - www.calstate.edu/apply

This website is a one-stop shop to complete an application to any of the 23 CSU campuses.

Application fee: $70 per campus
Fee Waiver: Application for fee waiver is part of the actual online application. Fee waiver is based on your family's annual income and the number of people in your household. If granted you can apply to up to 4 CSU campuses for free!

UC Application (DEADLINE NOVEMBER 30) - https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/

This website gives you access to apply to the 9 undergraduate UC campuses.

Application fee: $70 per campus
Fee Waiver: You can apply for a fee waiver within the online application and be notified immediately whether you have qualified. You will need to provide your family's income and the number of people supported by that income. If granted you can apply to up to 4 UC campuses for free!
Personal Insight Questions: Click on these instructions below to get help with the personal insight questions: Personal Insight Questions Guide for Freshman Applicants
Click on these instructions below for help with the UC application: UC Application Instructions

Common Application (DEADLINE VARIES - CHECK WITH EACH COLLEGE) - http://www.commonapp.org/

This website allows you to apply to multiple private colleges and universities (both in CA and out of state).

Application fee: Varies by school ($25-$90)
Fee Waiver: You can request a fee waiver on the "Profile" screen in the Common Application Fee Waiver section on the online application.
Need help with the Common App? Check out this page for tools and tips: Common Application Resources

California Community Colleges (DEADLINE VARIES - CHECK WITH EACH COLLEGE) -
http://home.cccapply.org/

This website allows you to apply to one or multiple California community colleges.

Application fee: FREE!!
For more information on community college - click on the "Community Colleges" tab on the right menu bar