Presentation Topics General information Admissions Enrollment

Presentation Topics • • General information Admissions Enrollment Steps Transfer Career Programs Support Program Financial Aid

De Anza Overview • Founded in 1967 • More than 24, 000 students/quarter • Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges • 80% Day, 20% Evening students • Average Age of Students: 21 • Nearly half plan to receive AA/AS Degree or Transfer • Excellent Academic Programs, and Support Services

What Is A Community College? • Community colleges … – Offer an affordable and accessible college education – Provide lower division preparation for transfer to public and private universities – Offer vocational & career programs – 2 year public institution (109 statewide)

Who can attend a Community College? • Admission is open to anyone who obtains: – a High school diploma or – a General Education Diploma (GED) or HS Proficiency – who is at least 18 years or older • High school juniors and seniors with permission from parents and school can take advantage of our concurrent enrollment

Why Choose De Anza? • Ranks at the top for combined UC/CSU transfers • More than 140 academic and career programs • High quality education at a low cost • Outstanding student support programs • Guaranteed admission to select universities • State-of-the-art equipment and facilities • Over 50 different student clubs • Vibrant student life and great diversity

Enrollment Steps for New Students • • • Apply Take Placement Tests Attend Orientation Register for Classes Pay Your Fees Attend Classes

Step 1: Apply • Use the online application at: www. deanza. edu (Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link) • You will receive a confirmation e-mail • Your date to register will be posted after your application has been processed 1. Apply 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Take Placement Tests Attend Orientation Register for Classes Pay Your Fees Attend Classes

Step 2: Take Placement Tests • Take the Math and English Placement Tests at least two weeks before your Counseling 100 class • If you are planning on: – Transferring or earning a degree/certificate – Enrolling in basic English and Math – Or are undecided about your education goal • You can not fail! Test merely determines Math and English levels 1. Apply 2. Take Placement Tests 3. 4. 5. 6. Attend Orientation Register for Classes Pay Your Fees Attend Classes

Step 3: Attend Orientation • Attend Counseling 100: Orientation to College – Download registration form at: www. deanza. edu/counseling/newstudents. html • Benefits of attending Counseling 100: – Valuable college and career information – Early Registration, assistance in course selection – Develop an Education Plan with a counselor 1. 2. Apply Take Placement Tests 3. Attend Orientation 4. 5. 6. Register for Classes Pay Your Fees Attend Classes

Step 4: Register for Classes • Register online at www. deanza. edu/register/myinfo. html • Get a Schedule of Classes online at www. deanza. edu/schedule or from the bookstore • Academic Calendar: www. deanza. edu/calendar 1. 2. 3. Apply Take Placement Tests Attend Orientation 4. Register for Classes 5. 6. Pay Your Fees Attend Classes

Step 5: Pay your Fees • Payment may be made online, by mail, our drop box, or in person • Pay your fees within 5 days after registration • For financial assistance, contact Financial Aid at: www. deanza. edu/financialaid 1. 2. 3. 4. Apply Take Placement Tests Attend Orientation Register for Classes 5. Pay Your Fees 6. Attend Classes

Step 6: Attend Class • You must be at the first class meeting! • Drop classes in which you no longer wish to be enrolled • You will be charged for classes not dropped and may receive a failing (F) grade • Instructors have the option to drop you if you are absent or late 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Apply Take Placement Tests Attend Orientation Register for Classes Pay Your Fees 6. Attend Classes

Enrollment Steps -Summary • • • Apply Take Placement Tests Attend Orientation Register for Classes Pay Your Fees Attend Classes

Benefits of Attending De Anza College • • • Flexible class schedules Small class sizes (average 35) Great support programs Options to Transfer or earn a career degree or certificate Low Cost - $17 a unit Institution – – De Anza College CSU UC Private Est. Annual Tuition & Fees $855 $6, 000 $10, 00 $36, 750

Transfer • A wide variety of transferable courses offered to fulfill: – General Education – Major Preparation • Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAGs) visit: www. deanza. edu/transfer • IGETC: for transfers to UC or CSU • Counseling & academic advising support • Transfer as a Junior to a 4 year institution

Degree and Certificate Program • De Anza offers high demand career programs leading to an Associate in Arts (AA) or an Associate in Science (AS) degree. – Associate Degree Programs: 60 • De Anza also provides certificates. – Certificate Programs: 125 • Completion (4 -11 quarter units) • Achievement (12 -26 quarter units) • Proficiency (27+ quarter units)

Popular Majors - Accounting - Animation - Automotive Technology - Business - Child Development - Environmental Studies - Film/Television - Graphic & Interactive Design - Health Technologies - Intercultural Studies - Manufacturing and CNC - Medical Laboratory - Nursing - Paralegal Studies - Photography - Speech Communication - Technical Writing

Support Programs and Services • • • Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS) Disability Support Services (DSS/EDC) Financial Aid Counseling/Advising Puente Student Success & Retention Services Center (SS&RSC) Writing & Reading Center (WRC) Tutorial/Skills Center Transfer Center Career Center NASA/AMES Internship Honors Program

Financial Aid is available For low-income, middle-income, and upper-income students who qualify. Grants: Pell Grant, ACG, SEOG, Cal Grant Loans: Stafford Loan, Perkins Loan, Book Loans, PLUS Loans Work: Work-Study, part-time employment on campus Fee Waiver: BOG Fee Waiver for California residents We encourage all students to see if they qualify. Use the FAFSA to apply for federal and state financial aid. Apply online: www. fafsa. ed. gov. The earlier the better!

Scholarships • Over 500 students receive scholarships each year at De Anza. • Scholarships are competitive, but open to a wide variety of students: -first in family to attend college -community service -excellence in academics -financial need -pursuing a variety of majors including teaching, health careers, environmental studies, technology, engineering and others • Recycled Computer Scholarship – good quality computers donated from local companies and refurbished for students to use in college. • Look for scholarship announcements online in October. • www. deanza. edu/financialaid/scholarship. html

Important Deadlines • March 2 nd … First Priority date for FAFSA and Cal Grant • September 2 nd … Second date for Cal Grant at Community Colleges

Important Sites & Contacts • FAFSA: www. fafsa. ed. gov • PIN: www. pin. ed. gov • De Anza College Financial Aid: www. deanza. edu/financialaid OR Call: (408) 846 -8718 • Scholarships: http: //fastweb. com, www. petersons. com, and www. deanza. edu/financialaid • Federal Processor: www. studentaid. ed. gov • OR Call: 800 -4 FEDAID • IRS Phone Number: 800 -829 -1040 • Selective Service Registration: www. sss. gov

Thoughts & Tips • Schedule a campus tour • It is OK to be undecided • Once you figure out what you want to do, meet with a counselor to develop a PLAN • You are an adult, so you are responsible for your actions • Get involved on campus, meet new people…NETWORK and build relationships • Remember that your goal is to better yourself

The End Thank You For more information Visit our Web Site: www. deanza. edu