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Topic: Financial aid

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Insider Application Tips from Our Admissions Team

Psst… Can we let you in on a secret? Regional recruiters and admissions counselors share how to make your application to the Â鶹´«Ã½ stand out from the crowd.

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The Sound of the Future

Valeria Tapia, a first-gen Wildcat and Â鶹´«Ã½ native, plans for a future in the science of sound, fueled by her family roots.

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The Best Time to Search for Scholarships, According to an Expert

Make the most of your scholarship search, and find out from an expert why right now is the best time to look.

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A California Student’s Guide to Funding Your Education

Did you know 45% of Wildcats come to Â鶹´«Ã½ from another state? Meet Kara, a public health major from San Diego who talks scholarships, budgeting and more.

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I’ve Been Accepted! Now What?

Recently admitted to the Â鶹´«Ã½? Congrats! When you’re finished doing your happy dance, there are a few more things you need to do.

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Debunking Financial Aid Myths

Paying for college doesn’t have to be scary. We’re here to help remove the intimidation factor from understanding financial aid.

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Students’ Most Asked Questions – Answered

Wildcats Kaila and Steven respond to incoming Wildcats’ most-asked questions, and talk about what they wish they had known before coming to campus.

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Preparing for College: A Checklist for High School Juniors

Now is a great time to transform your aspirations into action by making a plan. Here are four steps you can take right now to get ready for college.

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First-Gen Guide to Applying & Accepting

Trailblazers. Groundbreakers. Pioneers. First-gen college students are all these things and more. Learn about Â鶹´«Ã½'s First Cats and where they find the support and resources to succeed.

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How I’m Graduating Debt-Free

What does it take to graduate college free of debt? Â鶹´«Ã½ senior Erin Sye shares how she did it.

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Six Degrees of Inspiration: BFA Film and Television at Â鶹´«Ã½

Six key reasons students majoring in film and television choose the Â鶹´«Ã½.

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Your Ultimate Guide to the 2024–2025 FAFSA

Explore the Â鶹´«Ã½'s detailed guide to FAFSA. Understand eligibility, application steps, deadlines, and financial aid options for students.

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How to Transfer from Community College

Questions, answers, and options for transferring to the Â鶹´«Ã½