College success
As a college student you’ve begun a new and exciting journey.
The college experience will offer you the opportunity of academic and personal growth and lay the foundation for a new career. You can be a high school senior transitioning into college or a current college student, the information provided will help you on your path to thriving in college, preparing for a career, and looking beyond graduation.
Thriving in College
With classes, assignments, midterms, finals, family, and friends, no wonder priorities can get a little mixed up!
The College Survival Skills section will provide you with some good tips and techniques for developing good study habits.
Classes aren't the only thing college students worry about, with school expenses always looming. It’s important to know some basic financial knowledge to avoid falling into the pitfalls of poor money management.
Check out the Financial Resources section for more information.
Housing can be one of the major expenses that students face. Check out the Housing section for more information about your options for housing.
Do you know what your college campus has to offer you? Campus resources may be a student’s best “go-to plan” because they are easily accessible, cater to your needs, and are mostly free to access.
Click on the Accessing Campus Resources section to learn more.
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Take Charge
college survival Skills
- Tips for better time management
- Study skills for college students
- Good financial habits for students
Financial Resources
- Understand financial aid
- Apply for financial aid
- Get a grant for foster youth
- Learn scholarship search secrets
- Find scholarships now!
- Select a financial aid package
housing
- Know your housing options
- Find transitional housing in L.A.
- Learn about transitional housing
- Locate the right apartment on Living Choices, Penny Saver, Apartments.com, Craig's List
accessing Campus Resources
College Success
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Did You Know?
Over a lifetime, the gap in earning between a high school diploma and a Bachelor's degree or higher exceeds $1 million.
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