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Sierra College Application Steps for Graduating Seniors Graduating Seniors Applying to Sierra College for summer or fall 2021 IF YOU HAVEN'T APPLIED AS OF MAY 20th: Below is enrollment information from Mrs. LaChance, the Sierra College Transition Counselor.
If you are at the beginning of the enrollment process for Sierra College, you will need to complete the Sierra College Enrollment process by following the enrollment steps handout. This handout provides detailed steps and information from the first step: applying to Sierra College to the final step: Class registration. Please refer to Enrollment Steps handout throughout the enrollment process. Once you have completed your counseling appointment, review the Final Registration and Information Letter that is linked in the registration step of the enrollment steps handout.
Complete FAFSA/CADA by June 1, 2021 for Two Years Free Eligibility. Due to limited funds for Two Years Free this year any FAFSA/CADA submitted after March 2, 2021 is not guaranteed to be eligible. It will be based on a first come basis until funds are no longer available for Two Year Free. Two Years Free Award Notifications will be posted to mySierra accounts between June-September 2021. Check mySierra for Your Application Status and Next Steps After you have submitted your FAFSA application, you will be notified by email within 7-10 business days that we received your FAFSA. If no other action is needed, you can view your potential awards. To check your status:
Contact Brian Tolentino, Financial Aid Technician at Sierra College if you have specific financial aid questions. btolentino@sierracollege.edu Financial Aid Zoom Office Hours: Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:00pm Zoom Link: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95231253868 Meeting ID: 952 3125 3868
IF YOU HAVE APPLIED AND MET WITH MRS. LACHANCE OR A DSPS COUNSELOR AND HAVE YOUR ED PLAN BUT HAVE NOT REGISTERED: 5.21.21 Letter from Mrs. LaChance, Transition Counselor I hope to find you all well and fully registered for classes. If you have not yet registered, please make sure you do so quickly. I want to reiterate important enrollment information. This will be my final message to you before you graduate, so please read thoroughly. (if you haven't done so already)
Make sure you have completed the Financial Aid application and complete the mySierra Financial Aid Next Steps to verify Sierra has received your application. Watch this video tutorial to see how to complete the FA Next Steps. If you have specific financial aid questions or concerns you can contact Brian Tolentino, Financial Aid Technician at Sierra College, btolentino@sierracollege.edu or you can contact the Financial Aid Department directly. 3. Two Years Free Opt-in and FAFSA completion to prevent being dropped from classes for non-payment Generally once students register they have 10 days to pay for their tuition/fees but as long as you opted into Two Years Free in your mySierra and have verification from Sierra that they have received your FAFSA or CADA, you will not be dropped from your classes for Non Payment of tuition while you wait for Two Years Free award notifications. 1. Completed FAFSA/CADA and Two Years Free Opt-in = You will NOT be dropped from classes for non-payment of tuition as you await your award notifications. 2. Opted into Two Years Free but have NOT submitted a FAFSA/CADA= You WILL be dropped from classes if you do not pay your tuition fee within 10 days of registering for classes. Two Years Free Eligibility and Payment Distribution Information 4. Check your mySierra email frequently This is the main form of communication for Sierra, you don't want to miss important information. It is recommended that you forward your email to your personal email address.
5. Submit official AP scores to Sierra College If you have completed one or more AP exams with a score of 3 or higher and want to earn college credit, you will need to send an official score report as soon as it's final from the College Board website, select Sierra College as the receiving school. 5. Meet with Interest Area Counselor this summer or fall to complete your education plan You will need to schedule an appointment with an Interest Area Counselor to complete the remaining terms of your education plan. It is advised you do this over the summer or at the beginning of the fall term so you are prepared for spring registration in November 2021. *Beginning on June 5th, Interest Area counselors will be listed in your Sierra Connect network. Through Sierra Connect you can schedule an appointment or email any of the interest area counselors listed. The Sierra Connect link is located in your mySierra account. My last day working with the class of 2021 is May 27th. After that for general admissions, records and class registration questions you will need to contact Sierra College directly, Sierra College Admissions and Records. For counseling appointments, you can schedule one directly through Sierra Connect or call them at 916-660-7400. It was a pleasure working with you all and wish you all the best in what is to come. Mrs. LaChance For help at Del Oro, stop by the Del Oro Counseling Office to see Mrs. Fessenden or email her at bfessenden@puhsd.k12.ca.us. She is off for the summer from June 4th - August 1st. SPRING 2021 LETTER FROM MRS. LACHANCE Dear Senior class of 2021, My name is Stacey LaChance, I am the Sierra College High School Transition Counselor at Del Oro. My role is to assist seniors who plan to attend Sierra College as a “First-Time Student” this upcoming 2021-2022 school year. My current office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12:00pm-2:00pm. You can reach me by email, through my weekly Google Meet office hours (listed on the last page of this letter) or by setting up an individual virtual appointment. Your Sierra College Enrollment Specialist is Matt Malepeai. Matt works closely with students to assist with questions regarding the enrollment process and General Sierra College questions. He is available through email or weekly Zoom sessions, see more information regarding the Zoom sessions on the last page of this letter. Mrs. Fessenden, (bfessenden@puhsd.k12.ca.us) Del Oro’s College and Career/Counseling Technician, is also available to answer any Sierra College questions if Matt or myself are unavailable. Contact Information For counseling related questions contact: Stacey LaChance High School Transitions Counselor Sierra College For Application/enrollment/Registration questions contact: Matt Malepeai Enrollment Specialist Sierra College Promise and Two Years Free What is Promise and how do I become a Promise Scholar? Sierra Promise is a commitment to provide local high school students the opportunity to go to college. Students commit to enroll in 30 or more units within their fall/spring semesters and if they “opt-in” as a Promise Scholar located in their mySierra account (accessible once the student has applied) will receive the benefit of priority registration for their first semester. Sierra Promise information page What is Two Years Free? Your first two years of tuition could be free! We want to remove financial barriers, so all students are able to pursue higher education. There is no income requirement, you just need to be a first time student and California resident. Steps to complete to get Two Years Free:
To learn more, view our Two Years Free information
Mid-Year Grad Two-Years Free Information If fall 2020 is your last term at Del Oro and you plan on attending Sierra College in the spring, summer or fall of 2021, please review the information linked here. **For Mid Term grads planning to attend a 4 year university in the fall of 2021, taking classes at Sierra in the spring and/or summer terms may make you ineligible to attend the university. Please read the Mid Year Grad letter linked above.
Financial Aid The 2021/22 Federal Student Aid or CA Dream Act application is available as early as October 1, 2020. It is in your best interest to complete the appropriate application as early as possible. We strongly recommend the FAFSA or CA Dream Act is completed no later than March 2, 2021. First time college students who plan to take classes in spring/summer 2021 continuing into the fall, will need to complete the 2020/21 and 2021/22 FAFSA or CA Dream Act application. For students starting in fall 2021, you will only need to complete the 2021/22 FAFSA or CA Dream Act application for this upcoming school year. Apply annually for Sierra College scholarship offerings by completing a single application. Deadline is March 2, 2021. Enrollment Process: Step by Step Join the DO/Sierra College REMIND Texts
Step 1: Apply to Sierra College...use this link for step by step application directions
Step 2: Log in to your mySierra account (complete the the following items in your mySierra account) Helpful mySierra Steps Webinar (Watch this video before proceeding)
Step 3: Complete the mandatory online Career and Academic Planning (CAP)
NOTE: If you require accommodations at Sierra College based on current IEP or 504, you will complete your counseling appointment with a Disabled Students Program Services (DSPS) counselor. I ask that you email me to inform me of this request and I will refer you over to DSPS, they will contact you to schedule an appointment. Step 4: Counseling Appointment: Student Education Plan
Step 5: Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act Application
Step 6: Class Registration Spring 2021 Promise Priority Registration Date: November 12, 2020 Summer/fall 2021 Promise Registration Date: May 7, 2021 All Sierra College information will be sent to your Sierra College email address, it is extremely important to be checking your email daily/weekly. Please keep in mind, We will be working with 200+ students between fall and spring terms. It is the responsibility of the student to begin the enrollment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to Matt or myself. We look forward to working with you this year.
Sincerely, Stacey LaChance and Matt Malepeai Sierra College Enrollment Services
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