Save Me a Spot in College Pledge
My Pledge:
- I will graduate from high school by meeting all graduation requirements of my school district.
- I will take classes to prepare for college by enrolling in the courses required for admission to the California State University and the University of California (known as "a-g" requirements) and/or Career Technical Education courses.
- I will create a CaliforniaColleges.edu account that will contain information for my college application and learn of college opportunities from the website.
- I will plan financially for college, including discussing establishing a ScholarShare College Savings account with my family.
- I will demonstrate my proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics by passing the California Standards Test (CST) in each grade and the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE).
- I will apply for financial aid by completing and filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and
submitting my grade point average to the Student Aid Commission by March 2nd of my senior year.
- I will go to college by enrolling directly in a community college or applying for university admission within 12 months after high school graduation.
The State of California Pledges:
- California will Save Me a Spot in a community college so that I can receive a certificate in a career-technical field, pursue an Associate Degree, or transfer to a college or university to earn a Bachelor's Degree after my high school graduation.
- I will receive a fee waiver under the California Community College Board of Governor's fee waiver program for two or more years at a community college if I am a California resident at that time and continue to show financial need on a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- California will Save Me a Spot at the California State University or the University of California if I meet the admissions requirements.
- California will provide me with a Cal Grant to help cover the cost of college if I meet all the program's eligibility requirements at the time that I apply in my senior year. A Cal Grant can be used at any eligible public or independent college or university in California.
The United States of America Pledges:
- The United States of America will assist me financially in pursuing a college education through federal financial aid, such as a Pell Grant, if I complete a FAFSA that determines that I am eligible for this grant.
Download and print the Save Me a Spot in College Pledge. (English version)
