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[CA] CCGI FLASH #3: Student Access to College and Career Resources

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[CA] CCGI FLASH #3: Student Access to College and Career Resources
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The California Department of Education (CDE) has partnered with the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) to enhance access to college and career planning resources for students in grades 6-12. Below are the primary takeaways:

CDE Basic Accounts on CaliforniaColleges.edu

  • Overview:

    • Basic Accounts are automatically created for public school students in grades 6-12 based on CALPADS data.
    • These accounts offer free access to college and career planning tools on CaliforniaColleges.edu.

  • Features:

    • Career Assessments: Identify interests, personality traits, and learning styles.
    • Exploration Tools: Search for colleges, majors, and career paths.
    • 11th-Grade Financial Aid Lessons: Meet Education Code Section 51225.8 requirements for FAFSA or CADAA education.
    • Digital Portfolio: Track academic, career, and financial aid plans.
    • FAFSA/CADAA Launch: Streamlined application support.

  • Limitations:

    • No access to tools requiring 9th-12th grade transcript data. LEAs must transition to Partner Accounts for this functionality by 2026.

Accessing Basic Accounts

  • Students can register by providing:
    • District and school name.
    • Student ID or Statewide Student Identifier (SSID).
    • Date of birth and an email address (school or personal).
  • Detailed registration tutorials are available in the Resource Hub.

Meeting Financial Aid Requirements

  • Background:
    • California EC Section 51225.8 requires all students to receive FAFSA or CADAA information by grade 11.
  • Support:
    • 11th-grade financial aid lessons on CaliforniaColleges.edu assist LEAs in compliance.
    • Tutorials on navigating financial aid tools are accessible here.

Resources and Support

  • Contact for Help: Educators can reach the CCGI team for assistance with accounts or resources at this link.
  • Learn More: Additional information is available on the CCGI website.

Next Steps for LEAs

  • Compliance Deadlines:
    • LEAs must provide Partner Accounts for transcript-informed tools by June 30, 2026.
  • Engagement:

By leveraging these tools, LEAs can ensure students are well-equipped for postsecondary success.

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