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. Concurrent Enrollment (Chabot Classes)

VI. Student Forms

College Prep Info and Summer Programs (9^th – 11^th)
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.

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

College Application Information (12^th)
LPS Hayward Brag Sheet
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.

Scholarship Information
LPS Hayward Scholarship List
Link to the PDF and online version of current scholarship opportunities.

CSU Campus Scholarships
If you are planning to attend a CSU, you must apply to each individual scholarship - amounts range from $1,000 to full tuition. You do not need to have been accepted prior to applying. Many of these scholarships are MERIT (academic) based - and don't require financial need. Requirements and deadlines vary per school and scholarship.
Paying for College Student Resource Guide (Courtesy of U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard)
2011-2012 Scholarships that Don't Require Social Security Numbers (Courtesy of Educators for Fair Consideration)
Scholarship Resource Guide for Undocumented Students