College and Financial Aid Resources

Welcome to the College and Financial Aid Resource Page! Check back often for information on scholarships, financial aid, college visits, and much more!

I. College Prep Info and Summer Programs (9^th – 11^th)
II. College Application Information (12^th)
III. Scholarship Information
IV. Financial Aid Information
V. Student Forms

Important Dates

• June 15th, Graduation Ceremony

College Prep Info and Summer Programs (9^th – 11^th)
Summer Programs
LPS Hayward & College Requirements
WEBSITES - College Exploration, Testing, Application & Financial Aid
SAT or ACT? - SAT and ACT are two different tests! LPS-Hayward recommends that you take both tests, twice!
College GPA Calculator
Determine CSU Eligibility
Use this tool to see if your grade point average and test scores meet the minimum required eligibility index for CSU.
Chabot College Concurrent Enrollment - A great opportunity to increase college eligibility, gain knowledge & explore majors! These are COLLEGE courses and ANY grade earned WILL be placed on your LPS transcript (highly recommended for rising juniors and seniors). Here is the list of Chabot A-G Courses. Please review the Chabot College Concurrent Enrollment Steps and Application Instructions.

Grade Specific College Checklist/Timeline – available through Advisor or Counselor

College Application Information (12^th)
LPS Hayward Brag Sheet
Important Dates for Seniors 2011
FAQ about Applying for College
College Application Essays and Prompts
The UC Personal Statements – should be exactly that – personal. This is your opportunity to tell us about yourself – your hopes, ambitions, life experiences, inspirations. Take time on this assignment. Be open. Be reflective. Find your voice and express it honestly. For directions and tips visit the website.
Financial Aid FAQ and Timeline (12th Grade)
CSU Applicants - What Is the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)?
EOP is designed to improve access and retention of historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. EOP provides admission and academic assistance and possible financial assistance to eligible students. More information is available in the 2012-2013 EOP Information and Application Forms or online.
CSS Financial Aid Profile - This guide provides basic information you need to complete your PROFILE application at www.collegeboard.org beginning Oct. 1, 2011. The PROFILE is an online application that collects information used by some private colleges to award institutional aid funds. See link for participating institutions. Visit each institution’s financial aid website for preferred deadline - most are due by February 1.