New Vision Foundation

Recources » Planning for College

Congratulations on your decision to attend college! Below are some resources that may support your efforts:

Click here for a college planning guide from 6th through 12th grades, specifically designed to help organize foster youth early in the college planning process:

Click here for a website that guides users through the college planning and financing processes.

Tips

  • Make your college list early (end of Junior year of high school)
  • When you are making your list of schools, look for colleges and universities that have programs designed to support foster youth- see Higher Education Programs that Support Foster Youth.
  • Make sure you are meeting all college entrance requirements. While some colleges have specific requirements, the University of California A-G requirements are available here.

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