College Application Steps

College Application Steps for
Former Foster Youth

Do the following in the stated month:

August

Step 1: Register to take either (just one) the SAT (part I) or ACT test

Step 2: At the start of your senior year in high school (the first week of school) meet with your advisor to be sure you have or will have taken all the classes (A-G coursework) you need for admission to CSUSM.

September

Step 3: Take the SAT or ACT – this must be done by the end of December.

Step 4: Request the test results be sent to California State University San Marcos.

October

All must be completed by October 31

Step 5: Fill out the ACE Scholars Services application.

Step 6: Fill out and summit the California State University application be sure to include California State University San Marcos as one of your choices.

Step 7: Have your social worker mail a letter stating that you have been a dependent of the court and in the Foster Care System to:

Office of Admissions & Recruitment
California State University San Marcos
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069-0001
Email: apply@csusm.edu Phone 760-750-4848

Step 8: Fill out the University Village Application (On Campus Housing)

Instructions for University Village Application Submission:
After Clicking on the University Village Application Link, Fill-in the application with your information.

For electronic submission: Students will type their name on the "signature line", save the application to their computer, then email it as an attachment to ace@csusm.edu, with the subject title "ACE UVA Application".

For paper submission: Students will type in their information normally, sign their name on the "signature line". Then mail the application to:

    ACE Scholars Services Craven Hall 4100
   California State University San Marcos
   333 S.Twin Oaks Valley Road
   San Marcos, CA 92096-0001

All foster youth are required to live in University Village Apartments their freshman year.

November

Step 9: Make sure you did all the applications stated in OCTOBER and hope there is still room for you.

Step 10: Fill out the form for the Federal Personal Identification Number (PIN)
You will need this PIN number for all your financial aid.

January

Step 11: Fill out the form for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) By March 2nd

Step 12: Fill out the application for the California Chafee Grant Program.

Step 13: Get your Grade Point Average (GPA) Verification form your high school counselor and have it mailed to:

           California Student Aid Commission
           Cal Grant Operations
           P.O. Box 419077
           Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9077

(Deadline March 2nd)

April

Step 14: Register to take the ELM/EPT (Entry Level Math and English Proficiency Tests).

(Take the ELM/EPT tests prior to April)

(Deadlines for the ELM/EPT vary each year)

Step 15: Once you have been accepted to Cal State San Marcos go to the Checklist for Admitted Students.

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College Application Steps