November Newsletter
Mrs. Trujillo Class of 2027 🦃
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Important Dates for November
11/06 AP Exam Late Registration Deadline, Last Chance
11/11 No School - Veteran's Day
11/13 Progress Report Grades
11/23- 27 No School - Thanksgiving Break
12/01 at 11:59 p.m. Cal State and UC Application Deadline
Celebrate your graduating senior with a personalized Senior Tribute in the yearbook! Tributes are a wonderful way for family and friends to share personal messages, photos, and proud well-wishes as your student transitions into their next chapter.
Order Senior Tributes online HERE using code 6848.
Yearbooks can also be purchased on the same site using the exact same code!
Class of 2027 Graduation
May 25, 2027
7:00 p.m.
College of the Canyons
Caps and gowns will be available to order. Visit Jostens to place your order.
College Application Updates & Resources
Launch via CaliforniaColleges.edu: Students should start and track all applications through CaliforniaColleges.edu. Hart District courses automatically load into the UC/CSU Academic Section, saving hours! Non-Hart courses (OFL, Mission View, COC) must be entered manually.
Requirements: Community College, CSU, and UC applications do not require SAT/ACT scores or letters of recommendation. Common App schools may require them; students requesting recommendations must submit a Teacher or Counselor Brag Sheet.
By-Weekly Workshops: Get help with applications and FAFSA every Wednesday from Lunch time Room Q8.
Rep Visits & Guides: Check our College Rep Visit website for upcoming campus visits, and access our step-by-step Application Guides for COC, UC, and Cal State.
Paying for College
Why You Should Fill Out the FAFSA/CADAA
💲 Free Money: Automatically applies you for non-repayable federal grants (Pell, FSEOG) and state aid like the Cal State Middle Class Scholarship.
💲 Almost Everyone Qualifies: Nearly every student is eligible for some form of aid, regardless of income.
💲 Free & Fast: It costs nothing to apply and takes under 30 minutes if you have your documents ready.
💲 Unlocks Scholarships & Loans: Many private and local scholarships require it, and it’s the only way to access low-interest federal student loans (which may qualify for loan forgiveness).
💲 Compares College Costs: Financial aid award packages from your FAFSA/CADAA make it easy to compare real costs and make an informed decision—plus, you only need to fill out one application for all your colleges!
Step 1 Get Your FSA Account Set Up
FAFSA & CADAA Application Tips
Launch via CaliforniaColleges.edu: Have your student start their FAFSA or CADAA application directly on CaliforniaColleges.edu to track its progress.
FSA ID Setup: Students and parents must create an FSA ID. Ensure the student's name on their FSA ID matches their Infinite Campus name exactly.
Parent FSA IDs: Joint tax filers only need one Parent FSA ID. Separate filers or divorced parents will need two (one for each parent).
FAFSA vs. CADAA: Students can log into CaliforniaColleges.edu to review which application they should use.
Financial Aid Workshop
With help of COC Financial Aid Representatives will be holding Financial Aid (FAFSA/CADAA) Workshops on December 2 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Hart’s Library.
Cal State & COC Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
The EOP program provides low-income and educationally disadvantaged students with dedicated support to help them access and succeed in college. Available across the CSU system and at College of the Canyons, EOP offers:
Academic Advising & Priority Registration
Financial Assistance & Scholarships
Personal Counseling
Tutoring & Study Skills Coaching
Transfer Support
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Save Money on Out-of-State College with WUE
Attending an out-of-state college can cost up to three times more than staying in California. The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) helps make out-of-state tuition affordable by allowing qualifying California students to pay no more than 150% of the school's resident tuition rate.
Over 170 Western public colleges and universities participate. Key details to keep in mind:
Qualifying Majors: Not all majors or programs are eligible; schools set their own participating majors.
How to Apply: Application requirements and deadlines vary by institution.
Resources: Check the WUE Website to browse participating colleges, view the WUE Information Sheet, check eligible majors, and read application tips for students.
SCV Scholarship Foundation Applications Open Nov. 16!
The SCV Scholarship Foundation is the Santa Clarita Valley's largest distributor of local scholarships, rewarding students for exemplary high school accomplishments and financial need. Scholarships are funded by local businesses, community organizations, and memorial funds.
Applications Open: November 16
Deadline: Friday, January 15 at 3:00 p.m. (Strict deadline—no exceptions!)
