Class of 2023
Spring Newsletter
Congratulations! You're almost there!
BOOKMARK THIS NEWSLETTER! We will continue to update it periodically through the end of the year.
- Upcoming Events
- High School codes
- Graduate Survey
- Graduation Ceremony
- Financial Aid
- CA College Corps
- CalVet Tuition Fee Waiver
- CalKids Saving Program
- Scholarships
- Important Dates
- How to Apply to Community College
- Options after High School
- Alumni Network
- Counselor Contacts
Upcoming Events
Merced County CTE Training and Hiring Event
When: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Where: Merced County Fairgrounds
Who: OPEN to the PUBLIC
Schedule and Information: 2023 CTE Training & Hiring Event
The 2022/23 CVCS Career Fair
Click here to find all of this year's guest speakers presentations and recordings.
High School Codes
High School Codes are necessary for standardized test results, such as the ACT and SAT, to reach the proper schools and scholarship programs. You may also be asked for it in a college application.
- Yosemite Valley Charter 052194
- Monarch River Academy 054941
Graduation
Financial Aid
MISSED THE PRIORITY DEADLINE? It's ok, you can still fill out the FAFSA or CADAA!
Need help? Check out these videos !
More informational videos...
Financial Aid Opt out form
Other California State Aid
CA College Corps
CalVet Tuition Fee Waiver
The CalVet California Tuition Fee Waiver is available for dependents of disabled veterans. The dependent/student's California Fees are waived at any California Community, UC, or State colleges. Income is not a factor for the student. The only qualifying factor is their parent (veteran) needs a disability of 0% or more.
Only your County Veteran Service Office can generate the necessary documents the college will need to waiver those fees. Find your local office here.
CalKIDS savings program
The State of California is proud to announce the launch of the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS). CalKIDS gives children in California a jump start on saving for college or career training. To be eligible for CalKIDS, participants must be:
- Born in California on or after July 1, 2022; or
- An eligible low-income public school student in grades 1-12* in California.
All participants receive a seed deposit ($500 for grades 1-12) in a CalKIDS account to help pay for future education after high school. Go here for more information and see if you are eligible!
Scholarships
Scholarship Spotlight: April deadline scholarships
4/15/2023 American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Children of military families
4/15/2023 Central Counties Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc. “Dairy Science Scholarship”
Seniors who are majoring in the field of Dairy Science, GPA 2.75 or above, must attend 2 or 4-year college.
4/16/2023 WiseGeek LGBTQ Awareness Scholarship
Students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and a U.S Citizen
4/16/2023 WiseGeek Life-Long Learners ScholarshipAll majors, US Citizen
4/24/2023 OAR Scholarship
Four-year undergraduate college or university, two-year undergraduate college, trade school, technical school, or vocational school, have been diagnosed with autism.
4/29/2023 Ben's Original Seat at the Table Fund
Applicant must be interested in pursuing a degree/certificate in furtherance of a career in the food industry, such as chef, or culinary arts, food sciences, agriculture, nutrition/dietician, restaurant management, etc
4/30/2023 Prochnow Foundation Applicant must be a high-achieving student with a diagnosed mental illness.
4/30/2023 Sandra Imprescia Essay Scholarship Committee
Must be a current high school senior; or enrolled or accepted as a full-time (12 credit hours) student
4/30/2023Shawn Carter Scholarship Be a high school senior with a minimum 2.0 GPA
4/30/2023Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Graduating high school seniors beginning a STEM undergraduate career at a community college or 4-year university
Click on the button below for our Central Schools Scholarship Bulletin for more scholarships!
Watch our Scholarship Information Session here to guide you in your scholarship search!
Fellowships
IMPORTANT DATES
See our Important Dates Calendar here for the full 2022-2023 calendar
CSU Admissions
Fall 2023 Extended Deadlines
The following CSU campuses are still accepting freshman applications:
- Chico
- Maritime
Visit the Application Dates & Deadlines page to confirm the campus and program deadline dates.
CSU and UC Admissions
May 1
Freshman Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) deadline
CSU Dual Admission Transfer Success Pathway
Are you enrolling in one of California’s 116 community colleges next fall? You could be eligible for a new dual admission program that gives you the chance to pursue your bachelor’s degree at one of the CSU's 23 universities.
The new Transfer Success Pathway program is designed to increase access to the CSU. If you faced academic, financial or personal hardships that prevented you from attending the CSU, this program could help you get to the CSU to earn your degree.
Beginning August 1, 2023, eligible students can apply to the program. See information and updates here.
Private Colleges still accepting applications!
How to Apply to Community College
It's not too late to apply to Community college. APPLY NOW to access all the available resources to help you start off on the right foot!
Rose Brownell, Outreach Specialist rose.brownell@fresnocitycollege.edu.
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
Community College
Adult School
State Center Adult Education Consortium
Sequoia Adult Education Consortium
Job Corps
Job Corps is the largest, FREE vocational program that offers training in over 82 Career Options at 123 centers across the U.S! Training in Customer Service
TCU - Advanced
Office Administration
Dental Assisting - SVCTE
Culinary Arts
Medical Assisting - SVCTE
Automotive - SVCTE
Carpentry - SVCTE
Electrical - SVCTE
Facility Maintenance
Material Handling
Auto Body Repair - SVCTE
Security
Medical Administration
Welding - SVCTE
HVAC - SVCTE
See the programs offered at the San Jose campus here. For more information, reach out to jonathan.quijas@yosemitevalleycharter.org.
Work and Job Training
bitwiseindustries.com
Bitwise is not a degree program or bound by 4-year-degree requirements. In the tech industry, portfolios, work ethic, and an aptitude for learning are key ingredients to landing the job you want. Bitwise teaches what is relevant to your future. You’ll learn tech skills, but also gain a network of peers, professional development opportunities, and resources to help you along your learning journey. Find out more here!
Apprenticeships
Becoming a Power Lineman
After completion of this program, you can be proud to say, you are a journeyman lineman from the California-Nevada JATC program.
Click here to find out the benefits and requirements of becoming a certified IBEW Journeyman Lineman.
Fresno County Workforce Connection
Worknet Merced
Worknet Merced County puts Merced County to work through career advising, education, and job training programs. Located in Merced and Los Banos, Worknet Merced County offers workshops, job search assistance, reimbursements for job search related travel, and training assistance for employment.
Tulare County Employment Connection
- Paid work experience
- Exclusive training programs (scholarship assistance)
- Warm job leads
You will be paired with a career coach you can call, email, or visit with for help at any step of your job search. Sign-up today and a member of our team will contact you.
Monterey County Workforce Development
San Benito County Workforce Development
CalJOBS
How can we help?
- Need a letter of recommendation? Make an appointment with us using our link.
- Need an unofficial copy of your transcript? Email us or contact your IST.
- Need an official copy of your high school transcript? Request one here