Student Resources

Official UC resource library with comprehensive information for counselors, students, and families

Complete guide to UC application requirements, deadlines, and admission criteria

Official UC application portal to start and manage your application

Detailed guide on how to approach and answer UC Personal Insight Questions

Resources for community college students planning to transfer to UC

Find required courses and prerequisites for your intended major

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to access financial assistance

Find scholarships and financial aid opportunities for UC students

Discover careers that match your interests and skills

Fall 2025 application period opens August 1 and closes December 2. Stay on track with key deadlines.

Get ready to start your journey to the UC system with a comprehensive application guide

Share your experiences, ambitions, and inspirations through our personal insight questions

Learn about comprehensive review and how your application will be evaluated

Important next steps and checklist after submitting your UC application

7 essential writing tips to help you succeed in your UC application

Apply to multiple colleges with one application through the Common Application

Complete the CSS Profile for additional financial aid consideration

Find scholarship opportunities through Discover's scholarship directory

Explore career information, job outlook, and salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Compare colleges based on cost, graduation rates, and student outcomes

Register for and prepare for the SAT college entrance exam

Learn about UC Regent's scholarship opportunities and requirements

Comprehensive career exploration and job search resources

Explore colleges, careers, and plan your future with College Board's BigFuture

Register for and prepare for the ACT college entrance exam

Search for scholarships through College Board's BigFuture platform

Plan your transfer from community college to four-year institutions

Register for English proficiency tests required for international students

Search for scholarships and financial aid opportunities

Apply to colleges through the Coalition for College Access

Learn about the prestigious Gates Scholarship program

Apply to California State University campuses

Information about the Dell Scholars program for underserved students

View current Common Application essay prompts and writing tips

United Negro College Fund scholarships and programs

Search for scholarships and financial aid opportunities

Expert advice on UC financial aid and scholarship opportunities

Guide for counselors and recommenders using Common App

Find and apply for scholarships through Bold.org platform

Official admissions examples and guidance from Johns Hopkins University

Comprehensive scholarship search and college planning resources

Automated scholarship matching and application platform

Scholarship opportunities through Sallie Mae's Scholly platform

Comprehensive scholarship search through Peterson's database

Find scholarships through Niche's scholarship platform

Scholarship opportunities from The Marie Barney Boston Foundation

Study abroad scholarships and financial aid through AFS

Local scholarship opportunities through Orange County Community Foundation

Streamlined scholarship application platform

Scholarship application platform for students

National scholarship organization providing financial assistance

Comprehensive scholarship search and application guidance

Apply to State University of New York campuses

Find ABET-accredited engineering and technology programs

Apply to multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Apply to UK universities through UCAS

U.S. State Department's official source for international students

Scholarships for high-achieving students with financial need

Prestigious scholarship program from Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

Scholarships for students who have overcome adversity