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Step
5: Paying for 4-Year Colleges/Universities
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Paying for higher education is challenging. There are a variety of resources
available to help you finance your education costs. This section includes:
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Ways to Look for Financial Aid & Scholarships
Visit the SJCC Financial
Aid Office for financial aid information at San José City College.
- Visit the Transfer Center to browse the Eureka
database of over 1,000 scholarships
- Search the Internet or use the links on this page
- Contact the four-year college or university you would like to attend for
specific scholarships and financial aid procedures at their institution
Financial Aid & Scholarship Websites
- CSU Financial
Aid Information Outlines the steps to financial aid for students planning
to attend a California State University.
- Educaid.com
– Explains the financial aid process step-by-step – from the types of
aid to how to apply. Also, provides links to four-year university financial
aid offices.
- FAFSA – Submit your
“Free Application for Federal Student Aid” online
- Fast Web – This site
helps you find scholarships for college. Match your background, with eligibility
requirements for scholarships from around the country.
- FinAid.org – The SmartStudent™
Guide to Financial Aid. Includes information on loans, scholarships, military
aid and more.
- Scholarstuff.com
– Provides links to many helpful financial aid resources links
- UC Financial
Aid Information – Information on financial aid options for students planning
to attend a UC campus.
- U.S.
News Financial Aid Home Page – Learn about the different types of financial
aid, find the best value schools, compare aid awards, predict your college
costs and use the loan repayment calculator
Community College Student
Scholarships
Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Award – a $20,000 scholarship to attend
UC Santa Cruz. The scholarship recognizes students who have overcome adverse
socioeconomic circumstances, who have a demonstrated commitment to assisting
and improving the lives of others, and who might not otherwise be able to attend
UCSC for financial reasons. Recipients receive $10,000 scholarships for each
of two years, as well as the support of a strong academic mentoring program
and assistance finding paid summer work experience in a field that complements
their studies. For more information, come to the SJCC Financial Aid Office
Robert N. Chang Transfer Scholarship - a $14,000 scholarship for 8 students
transferring from San José City College to a baccalaureate institution.
The award is intended for highly motivated students who have overcome hardships,
have succeeded academically and have clear goals, yet have demonstrated significant
financial need. Recipients receive $7,000 scholarships for each of two years
to attend the school of their choice. For more information, see the San José
City College Financial Aid Office or the Career/Transfer Center.
Go to Transfer Scholarships
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