From the Buchanan main page click on Counseling
Counseling Center Websitewww.bhs.cusd.com
Pull down window brings information
Link to Parent Connect:
https://qweb.clovisusd.k12.ca.us/ParentPortal
Link to Student Connect:
https://qweb.clovisusd.k12.ca.us/studentportal
Parent & Student ConnectA great way to access information about grades, attendance, transcripts, and more!
Counseling Center Google Classroom
• Join our Class of 2022 Google
Classroom for quick tips, updates,
and reminders
• Code: 54qufuc
• Parents, only students can add the Google Classroom and see
updates.
Clovis Unified Graduation RequirementsCredits: 230
English: 8 semesters
Math: 4 semesters
Including Math 1/Algebra 1 & Math 2/Geometry
Science: 4 semesters
Including Physical (2) & Life/Biological (2)
Social Science: 6 semesters
PE: 8 semesters
Health: 1 semester
Academic Breadth: 4 semesters
Including Fine Art/Foreign Lang/CTE
SAT/ACT
ACT
www.actstudent.org
October 23rd
Registration deadline 9/17
Late Registration with fee 10/1
December 11th
Registration deadline 11/5
SAT
www.collegeboard.org
October 2nd
Registration deadline 9/3Late Registration with fee 9/21
November 6th
Registration deadline 10/8
December 4th
Registration deadline 11/4
Free-
The Khan Academy and College Board have partnered up to provide
students with the resources necessary to prepare for the SAT:
khanacademy.org/sat
Check out the ACT website for a variety of online tools to help
students prepare for the ACT:
actstudent.orgPaid-
Kaplan Test Prep can be found at: kaptest.com
EggPrep (see full list on our website)
SAT/ACT Online Prep
Senior Conferences
Senior Conferences with Counselors
begin September 20, 2021.
Counselors will call in students to have
conferences with them over the next
few weeks.
Scholarshipshttps://bhs.cusd.com/ScholarshipsFinancialAid.aspx
Check Counseling Center website and office for the Bear Scholarship Bulletin, which is updated monthly.
Scholarship search engines are great tools for students to find aid available to them from schools and organizations.
Our website has links to different sites such as those listed below.
www.icanaffordcollege.com www.fastweb.comwww.CollegeBoard.com/pay www.mappingyourfuture.org www.collegenet.com
Financial Aid
•FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov available October 1, 2021
•FAFSA Workshop TBA- looking to hold multiple workshops throughout the year
•CAL Grant deadline March 2, 2022 For more information on Cal Grant please visit www.csac.ca.gov
•Cal Grant GPA will be submitted by CUSD for all students.
Two Applications in California
C A D A A(California Dream Act Application)
F A F S A(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
www.fafsa.ed.gov www.caldreamact.org
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FAFSA LAUNCH
Early FAFSA launch-
• 2022-2023 FAFSA available starting on October 1, 2021 at www.FAFSA.gov
• FAFSA free mobile app, now available to apply! mystudentaid: mobile app
Prior-prior year income information now required-
• 2020 tax & income information required
• IRS data retrieval tool (DRT) available upon launch of FAFSA
Priority Deadline
• PRIORITY CAL GRANT DEADLINE for high
school seniors and previous year high school
graduates
• Students attending any Cal Grant Eligible School
should apply by this date
• Cal Grant A, B, and C awards granted
• Entitlement & Competitive awards
• Applications open on October 1st (don’t wait
until March!)
Note: Final day for high schools to upload GPAs
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What is the FSA ID?• The FSA ID is a username and password used by students, parents, and
borrowers to:
• Login to U.S. Department of Education websites
• Electronically sign documents
• You will use it:
• Every year you apply for federal student aid at www.fafsa.gov
• To receive a federal student loan
• To perform important activities as a federal student loan borrower (such as a repayment
plan or applying for a deferment)
FAQ ABOUT TIMING & REPORTING
Can a student choose to report 2021 income information?
• No- they must report info for the year that is required by the FAFSA
• Remember- certain items on FAFSA are “as of today” so students must read
each question and fill out accordingly (ex: marital status and asset information)
Common FAFSA Mistakes
• Not reading definitions and instructions carefully
• Legal guardianship v. Parent
• Head of Household Tax Status
• Number of Family Members (Household)
• Number of Children in College
• Inputting Information
• Confusing student & parent questions
• Name & Date of Birth and trying to correct them
Special CircumstancesCollege Financial Aid Administrators have the authority to make certain adjustments
to the information presented on the FAFSA or CADAA to help account for the
unusual circumstances our students and their families encounter.
• Loss of job/income• COVID-19 related hardships• Divorce
• Death in the family• Unexpected medical expenses• Adverse home situations
• Dependency status
• Loss of home due to fire, etc.
mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov
About a week after a student has completed their
financial aid application, they should create their We b G r a n t s for S t u d e n t s account by going to
mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov
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MIDDLE CLASS SCHOLARSHIPEnrollment requirements
• Must be enrolled at a UC or CSU
• Must be enrolled at least part time (11 units or less)
• First undergraduate program (will cover between 10%- 40% of tuition and Fees)
• Income and assets up to $184,000
Only for students who have less than 40% of their UC
or CSU fees covered by grants and scholarships
UC maximum award amount: $5,052
CSU maximum award amount: $2,298
No FAFSA = No Money!• No FAFSA means that the student is not eligible for:
• Middle Class Scholarship
• Work Study (getting a job on campus)
• Academic Scholarships (i.e. Colleges that give GPA or SAT/ACT monies- usually out of state or private
schools, etc)
• Athletic Scholarships for any amount
• No student loans
• California College Promise (FREE Community College).
• Not only does this include 2-year and 4-year institutions, but it also includes trade schools and specialized
program schools as well.
• U.S. Department of Educationhttp://www.studentaid.ed.gov/
• Funding Your Education and The Student Guide https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/resources
• California State Aid Commission – www.csac.ca.gov
• Financial Aid Information – www.fastweb.com
• Edfund – www.edfund.com
• Fund Your Future – www.fundyourfuture.org
Financial Aid Resources
University of California
California State Universities
Community Colleges
California Independent Colleges
Private & Out of State
College Admissions
UC Applicationshttp://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/
• Applications accepted between November 1-30 (application opened August 1)
• Application Fee: $70 per campus
• UC Admissions/Personal Insight Question Workshop: TBA
• UC Online Application Workshop: TBA
*SAT and ACT: UC will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships. If you choose to submit test scores as part of your application, they may be used as an alternative method of fulfilling minimum requirements for eligibility or for course placement after you enroll.
*This includes subject tests
UC Admissions RequirementsSubject Years Needed (Years
Recommended)
English 4 years
History 2 years
Math 3 years (4 years)
Science (1 year of Life; 1 year of physical) 2 years (3 years or more)
Language other than English 2 years (3 years)
Visual & Performing Arts 1 year
College Prep Elective* 1 year
*This requirement can be satisfied by taking an extra year over the
minimum requirements of the coursework in the categories above.
Pass/No Pass GradesPass (P) or Credit (CR) grades
earned in spring, summer, and
fall 2020, as well as spring and
summer 2021, will meet A-G
requirements for any student who
was enrolled in high school
during the 2019-20 and 2020-21
academic years. This includes
students currently enrolled in 9th,
10th, 11th, and 12th grades.
Personal Insight Questions
• The Personal Insight Questions are a component of the UC application. Must complete 4 of 8 questions.
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-
as-a-freshman/personal-insight-questions.html
ELC: Eligibility in the Local Context
• Top 9% of BHS students (based on GPA)
• Must have completed 11 approved courses by beginning of senior year
• Must apply to a UC school in November
• If you're in the top 9 percent of California high school graduates and aren't
admitted to any of the UC campuses you apply to, you'll be offered a spot at
another campus if space is available. They use a formula — called an admissions
index — to determine if you fall in that group.
California State Universityhttps://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Subject Years Needed
English 4 years
History 2 years
Math 3 years
Science (1 year of Life; 1 year of physical) 2 years
Language other than English 2 years
Visual & Performing Arts 1 year
College Prep Elective* 1 year
*This requirement can be satisfied by taking an extra year over the
minimum requirements of the coursework in the categories above.
SAT & ACTCSU has temporarily suspended the SAT or ACT
test requirements only for students applying for
admission in fall 2022 as freshman. This means
that SAT and ACT scores will not be used for
determining who gets admitted into the CSU.
Pass & No PassThe CSU has temporarily suspended the letter
grade requirements for “a-g” courses completed
in the winter, spring, summer and fall 2020 terms
and winter, spring, and summer 2021 terms. This
means the Pass and Credit grades will satisfy
completion of “a-g” requirements.
• Apply online at www2.calstate.edu/apply
• Application filing period for Fall: October 1st to November 30th
(complete as soon as possible!)
• Deadlines for CSU campuses vary
• Application Fee $70
• CSU Application Workshop:
• Friday, October 15th virtual
• Wednesday, October 27th virtual
California State Universities
Local Community CollegesClick on the school's logo to visit their website
California Independent Colleges, Private & Out of State Universities
CaliforniaColleges.Edu
Common Application
Send EDU
Coalition
Check each college’s website for specific ways to apply
College Application WorkshopsCollege/University Date of Workshop
Fresno City College/Clovis
Community College (FCC/CCC)
Week of Senior Conferences
September 21st- September 24th
California State University (CSU) Friday, October 15th
Wednesday, October 27th
University of California (UC) TBA
Fresno Pacific University (FPU) Tuesday, November 9th
College Ambassador ScheduleInstitution Representative Contact Information
Date(s) & Time(s)
on Campus
Community
CollegeAmy Yocupicio
(559) 325-5035
Tuesdays
8-3 am
Fresno StateElizabeth Tinoco-
Rodrí[email protected]
Virtual Mon-Thurs
12-5pm
Fresno Pacific Sarah [email protected]
(559) 453-2363
September 24th
1:30-2:30pm
October 5th
10-11am
RESEARCH !
Make sure to visit each College/University website to research what is required for admission to
that school as well as opportunities for money.
• GPA
• Testing (SAT/SAT Subject Test/ACT) scores
• Scholarships
University & College Visits
Check in with the Career Center for scheduled visits from representatives of
Universities & Colleges. A list is also updated regularly on the Career Center
Website.
Sign-up by visiting the Career Center or follow the link below:
College & Career Center Visits
NCAA Eligibility Certificationwww.eligibilitycenter.org
NAIA Eligibility Certificationwww.playNAIA.org
• Graduate from High School
• Pass 16 Core Classes
• For Class of 2021 Meet Core GPA(min 2.3) No test score needed
• Seniors should register now online, if not done already
NCAA/NAIA Eligibility
Military recruiters on campus during school year for Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, and more. Sign up in the Career Center (Counseling Center) to meet with recruiters.
ASVAB:
Fall Test: October 22, 2021
Spring Test: February 10, 2022
• For Sophomore, Juniors, & Seniors
• Military Entrance test
• Interest, Aptitude, Career Exploration
Academy Night: October 12
• Students interested in pursuing a college education at one of the United States military academies are encouraged to attend the annual Academy Night, hosted by congressman Devin Nunes
Armed Serviceshttps://bhs.cusd.com/Military.aspx
More Senior Information
• NHS: Applications are due October 4th
• CSF Application window for Spring 2020: closed on September 11th (no
extension) Go to https://sites.google.com/clovisusd.k12.ca.us/constable-industry-sector-
webp/csf for more information
• Xello is available to continue the investigation of possible careers and schools
that have the degree you are pursuing
Senior Activities• Senior Google Classroom Account
Google Classroom code: q2mhrlv
Advisors: Mrs. Certain and Ms. Paxton
• General BHS Information
Instagram: Buchanan_activities
Twitter: @Activities_BHS
Facebook: Buchanan High School
Snapchat: Buchanan High
• Cap & Gown Info
Grad Services will be in classes on November 29, take payments in Activities on
December 7th-8th.
Senior Activities• Grad Nite:
• Universal Studios – May 26, 2022• Payment accepted in the Activities Office early December through end of March, but payment
window TBA
• Price: TBA (2019 cost for reference: $170= charter bus, Universal Studios ticket, meal
ticket) Fliers will be distributed in Gov/Econ classes prior to payment window.
• Dates• Formal: January 29, 2021- REC Gym
• Prom: May 7, 2022- Wolf Lakes
• Baccalaureate: TBD
• Graduation: Tuesday, May 31, 2022• Sober Grad: Night of graduation (May 31st) (10pm-4am), John’s Incredible Pizza,
Price: TBA (2019 Price: $50), Paid to Buchanan Foundation, Payment accepted: TBD
Make it a great year!!
Thanks for coming!!
Best of luck to you during the
2021-2022 school year!
The BHS Counseling Staff