Sierra College & Local Community Colleges

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND SIERRA COLLEGE INFORMATION

Remember, to qualify for two years free at California Community College, you must complete a financial aid application (see below). Funds are distributed on a first come first serve basis.

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPLICATION

FAFSA APPLICATION (To qualify for two years free tuition at California Community Colleges)

CADAA (California Dream Act Application is to be used by students who live in California and meet the eligibility requirements of Assembly Bill (AB) 540 or AB 2000, as well as students who have a U Visa or TPS status, can use the California Dream Act application)

Sierra College - A Guide with Steps to Getting Started

Sierra College Outreach Counselor @ GBHS Spring 2024 Schedule

2/12/24 - Counseling Office

2/26/24 - Counseling Office

3/4/24 - Counseling Office

3/11/24 - Counseling Office

3/18/24 - Granite Room

Just added ** 4/2/24 - Counseling Office

4/8/24 - Counseling Office

4/15/24 - Granite Room

4/22/24 - Counseling Office

4/29/24 - Granite Room

5/13/24 - Granite Room

5/20/24 - Counseling Office

SIERRA COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS

The Sierra College Outreach team welcomes you to attend an informational session about resources, programs, and services offered at Sierra, including clearly defined description of the enrollment steps and dates and deadlines to enroll at the college. Click below to choose a date and time to register for a session.

Dates/Times

SIERRA COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM

Seniors planning to attend Sierra College:

Step 1: Apply now with the Admissions application at the Sierra College home page

Step 2: Our Sierra College Enrollment Specialist will follow up with you regarding Orientation to Sierra

What is Sierra Promise?
Sierra Promise is a partnership between Sierra College and our local district high schools to help students with their transition to college. Sierra Promise helps make students college-ready before they graduate from high school, and helps them start college with an education/career plan and access to financial support.

Who is eligible for Sierra Promise?
Granite Bay High School is a partner high school. As a current senior, you are initially eligible. Once a student completes an application for admission to the college, he/she will receive an invitation in their mySierra account to “Become a Promise Scholar.”

What does it mean to “Become a Promise Scholar?”
Students who commit to Sierra Promise get additional services and support. These include:

Priority registration for your first semester, an education and career plan, assistance with financial aid/scholarships
Referrals to support and success programs such as RISE, Guardian Scholars, Puente, EOPS, etc.
Referrals to additional career and academic resources
Workshops and events to help with registration and orientation

In return, Promise Scholars commit to the following:

Complete the FAFSA or Dream application
Participate in registration and orientation events sponsored by Sierra Promise
Enroll in 30 or more units within your first year (summer, fall, spring)

Sierra College RISE Program

Sierra College RISE is an academic support program designed to support new, first-time college students from enrollment to the completion of educational goal(s) (certificate, Associates Degree, and/or transfer). The RISE program serves students from historically underserved, marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds. Please click here for the flyer for more information.

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