Resources
Resources for Students
The EPC provides college advising, academic services, college exposure and experiences, and career exploration for students to help ALL students in our community reach and succeed in college.
The EPC helps students navigate college options, provides information about paying for college, and teaches students about their educational rights and responsibilities.
Resources to help you explore college and career options
You have many options when considering where to apply to college. Listed below are links to the University of California, the California State University and California Community Colleges.
Learn more about the various CSU Campuses:
Find out how to apply and learn more about the various California Community College campuses here
These are just a few of the Regional California Community Colleges:
The California Promise is intended to help make college affordable to all students. Some community colleges have used the money to waive enrollment fees for first-time, full time students.
Resources for Applying to College
There are many resources available to walk you through the steps of applying for college.
Videos About Paying for a UC Education:
If you’re thinking about attending a UC, but are unsure about paying for it, these videos provide invaluable information.
What Kind of Financial Aid is Available?
- Federal Student Aid
- California Student Aid
- California Colleges - list of more than 20,000 scholarships
- FastWeb - online scholarship resource based on your strengths, interests, and skills
- College Greenlight -
- Unigo - scholarships for high school students, undergraduate & graduate students, including internships
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund - provides scholarships mainly for hispanic students and other minority groups
- Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund - provides Asian & Pacific Islander students with internship opportunities & scholarships
- Pajaro Valley Unified School District website - list of regional, state and national scholarships irrespective of residency status
Applying for Financial Aid
Non California Resident and/or Undocumented Students
- AB540: You Can Go to College Regardless of Your Residency Status
- University of California Undocumented Student Resources
- UC Santa Cruz Undocumented Student Resources
- 8 Things All Undocumented Students Should Know About Applying to College
- Scholarship Information for Undocumented Students
- DREAMers Roadmap APP - Scholarship opportunities for Undocumented and AB540 students are available on this phone app via the Google Store or Apple App Store.
Resources for Parents
Helping your child prepare for college can seem overwhelming! The EPC is here to help parents of students in our programs support your children on their pathway to college. We can help answer your questions and guide you to the information you need.
- College Board Parent Links - Information about how to help your child on their pathway to college
- Parental Rights - Information for parents and family members about becoming involved in their children’s education
- College Match - Finding the right college for your student
- California Colleges - Inclusive guide for supporting your child on his/her college and career discovery
- Education Corner - Higher Education Articles, Information and Resources
There are many different resources available to help you and your student pay for college.
Community Service
Community service is required at most high schools and for scholarships. Community service needs to be provided to a non-profit, community organization. Contact your student’s school for suggestions
Resources for Educators
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College is in My Future - The College is in My Future (CIIMF) curriculum creates a college-going culture at partner middle schools. It promotes self awareness, study skills, and college success. The curriculum covers a variety of essential "college knowledge" topics and includes grade specific student workbooks and teacher manuals. The curriculum highlights the benefits of attending college and the various pathways to postsecondary education. A week-long series of classroom activities help students in grades 6-8 learn about high school course requirements, financial aid availability, and the benefits of a college education. Teachers receive support from EPC staff on how to teach the hands-on, interactive college awareness activities. Lunchtime activities, such as guest speakers for career seminars and college-related games, reinforce the topics covered in the classroom. Undergraduate academic interns also help students conduct college research in the school library and share their own experiences navigating the path to college. Homework assignments require parents to talk with their children about college and attest they have discussed higher education as an important future goal.
Click on the links below to download the College is in My Future curriculum. These materials are copyrighted by the UC Santa Cruz Educational Partnership Center. Limited reproduction for educational, not-for-profit use only is allowable. For questions about large-scale reproductions or other permission-related issues, Maria Rocha-Ruiz at (831) 459-1811 or mgrruiz@ucsc.edu. - 6th Grade CIIMF Student Workbook
- 6th Grade CIIMF Teacher Manual
- 7th Grade CIIMF Student Workbook
- 7th Grade CIIMF Teacher Manual
- 8th Grade CIIMF Student Workbook
- 8th Grade CIIMF Teacher Manual
- CIIMF Powerpoint slides for the A through G Requirements
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CIIMF Powerpoint slides for the A through G Jeopardy Game
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University of California A-G Policy Resource Guide - Information about the A-G subject course criteria, A-G list registration requirements, and guidance on managing your A-G list and submitting courses to support your students in preparing for college.
- Sustainability NOW - Sustainability NOW is a project-based STEM curriculum that educates and inspires students to address matters of sustainability on a local level. The curriculum, developed by the EPC's GEAR UP program, increases student knowledge on climate change, the carbon cycle, C02 emissions, ocean acidification, population growth, and technological automation. It is aligned with Common Core State Standards & Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Click on the links below to download the Sustainability NOW curriculum. Limited reproduction for educational, not-for-profit use only is allowable. Contact Christopher Mutshnick at cmutshni@ucsc.edu with questions.
- Sustainability NOW Student Workbook (PDF)
- Sustainability NOW Student Workbook (fillable PDF)
- Sustainability NOW Lesson Plans (PDF)