OPTIONS FOR MAKING UP CREDITS
There are many ways to make up credits (either because you never took the class and/or failed the class), both at your local high school and in the community. Continue Reading →
Archive | My Education
Questions and answers for foster youth about how to graduate from high school, go to college, get financial aid, and much more.
Should I go to a trade school or obtain vocational training?
Trade schools, like Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, are designed to prepare students to work in a trade (such as auto repair or carpentry). Continue Reading →
How do I attend a four-year college or university?
Admission to any four-year college or university is competitive. Continue Reading →
How can I transfer to a four-year university from a community college?
Transferring to a UC or CSU is an option for every community college student! Continue Reading →
What is financial aid?
The goal of financial aid is to help students pay for college. Continue Reading →
How do I apply for federal financial aid?
In order to receive financial aid from the federal government, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Continue Reading →
How do I apply for state financial aid?
The state of California also provides financial assistance to California high school graduates and GED recipients in the form of a Cal Grant. Continue Reading →
What are scholarships?
Scholarships are money for college that you don’t have to pay back. Continue Reading →
What is the United Friends of the Children fund?
The United Friends of The Children (UFC) is a non-profit organization that focuses on youth who have transitioned from foster care. Continue Reading →
How do I prove that I am or was a “ward of the court?”
You can prove that you are/were a “ward of the court” with a Ward of the Court Verification Letter. Continue Reading →