Leland High
College & Career Support
After high school, student have numerous post-secondary options:
- Attending a 2-year college
- Attending a 4-year college
- Going into the workforce
- Take a gap year
- Entering the military
- Community Colleges
- Four Year Universities
- Concurrent Enrollment
- College Entrance Exams
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Work Permits
- Community Service
- Career Research
Community Colleges
California Community College Application - CCCApply allows students to apply to any of California's 116 community colleges. Learn more about local community colleges.
- De Anza College
- Evergreen Valley College
- Foothill College
- Mission College
- San Jose City College
- West Valley College
4-Year Transfer: Full-time students can transfer to a UC/CSU, private, or out-of-state public school after two years. Community colleges have TAG agreements that guarantee students admission at specific UCs if they meet the requirements for transfer. TAG agreement requirement admission guide. Students can also complete an AA-T to transfer to a CSU.
assist.org: The official course transfer and articulation system for California's public colleges and universities
Four Year Universities
California State University (CSU)
There are 23 California State University (CSU) campuses located across the state of California. Cal State Apply Guide Admission Requirements
- CAL State Apply
- CSU Impaction Search
- Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Guidance for first time, first year students
University of California (UC)
There are 9 University of California (UC) campuses located across the state of California. UC Admissions Guide, A-G Requirements, Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) Resources
Independent Colleges
The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to over 1,000 member colleges and universities.
The Coalition application is a college application platform. The platform is free to use to give students a way to track, fill, and submit applications to multiple universities.
Out of State Public Colleges
Class of 2025 Letter of Recommendation Packet
College Research Tools:
Concurrent Enrollment
Leland High students interested in taking a course at a community college must follow the community colleges admission/enrollment process. Please review the concurrent enrollment process below and schedule a meeting with your counselor if you have questions. We offer courses through:
- De Anza College
- Evergreen Valley College
- Foothill College
- Mission College
- San Jose City College
- West Valley College
Concurrent Enrollment
| Leland Fall 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Time | Days | Start Date | End Date | Instruction | |
| PSYCH 01 | Dual | 8:30-10 am | T/TH | 8/26 | 12/12 | In Person |
| MATH 73 | Concurrent | 6:35-7:50 am | M/T/W/TH | Zoom Synchronous | ||
| JAPAN 1A | Concurrent | 5-6:15 pm | M/W | Zoom Hybrid | ||
| JAPAN 2A | Concurrent | 5-6:15 pm | T/TH | Zoom Hybrid | ||
| SL 1A | Concurrent | 4-5:35 pm | M/W | Zoom Synchronous | ||
| Leland Spring 2025 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Time | Days | Start Date | End Date | Instruction | |
|
SOC 01 |
Dual | 8:30-10 am | T/TH |
JAN TBD |
MAY TBD |
In Person |
| MATH 78 | Concurrent | 6:35-7:50 am | M/T/W/TH | Zoom Synchronous | ||
| JAPAN 1B | Concurrent | 5-6:15 pm | M/W | Zoom Hybrid | ||
| JAPAN 2B | Concurrent | 5-6:15 pm | T/TH | Zoom Hybrid | ||
| SL 1B | Concurrent | 4-5:35 pm | M/W | Zoom Synchronous | ||
College Entrance Exams
The SAT and ACT are college admissions tests that may be required for college admission at some universities. The SAT and ACT are not used by UC or CSU schools for admission.
Students will need to research each private or out of state public university to see if they will need to take the SAT and/or ACT. Many private and out of state universities are "Test Optional" meaning that students can submit scores for these tests if they feel that it helps their application but they are not required to have test scores to apply.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Types of Aid:
Grants
Loans
When you get a student loan, you receive the money now, but you will need to repay the loan later. Examples include federal direct loans, PLUS loans, private loans, and federal loans. Subsidized loans do not incur interest while you are in school, while unsubsidized loans immediately incur interest.
Veterans Aid
Work Study
Scholarships
Here are some resources to get you started on the financial aid process:
Leland Scholarship List: link (Please note that these are not all updated. Check deadlines & requirements)
FinAid: This site provides detailed information about scholarships, loans, savings plans, financial aid applications, and more.
Fastweb: This site presents information about over 1 million scholarships and internships and part-time employment near your home or school.
ScholarShare: The ScholarShare College Savings Plan is California’s 529 college savings plan, a state-sponsored, tax-advantaged investment vehicle designed to help and encourage families to save for future qualified higher education expenses.
CSS Profile: By filing out one form, you can apply online for nonfederal financial aid form almost 400 colleges, universities
FAFSA/California Dream Act
California Dream Act
The CA Dream Act Application is used to determine the California state financial eligibility of students who meet the qualifications of Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540), AB 130, and AB 131. The California State Aid Commission (CSAC) will process this application. Any aid received can only be used by eligible California institutions. The CA Dream Act Application is used to apply for state financial aid like the University of California Grants, State University Grants, and Community College Board of Governor’s fee waivers. Also, the CA Dream Act Application is used to apply for Cal Grants at California public and private colleges and universities.
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the federal application for financial aid. It may also be used to apply for aid from other sources, such as your state or school. The deadlines for your state or schools may differ from the federal deadlines, and you may be required to complete additional forms. Filling out and submitting the FAFSA is ALWAYS free of charge.
Federal Student ID
An FSA ID gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature. You (both parents & student) will need this to sign off on your FAFSA.
Only create an FSA ID using your own personal information and for your own exclusive use. You are not authorized to create an FSA ID on behalf of someone else, including a family member. Misrepresentation of your identity to the federal government could result in criminal or civil penalties.
Work Permits
Students ages 14-17 are required to obtain a work permit from their school before accepting employment. Work permits are limited to part-time employment, except when circumstances warrant full-time employment. Students who are granted permits for full-time employment must be enrolled in part-time continuation classes. Satisfactory school attendance, completion of community service hours, and a 2.0 minimum GPA will be assessed in considering the work permit request. The request form should be completed after the student has been hired but before they have worked any hours. Contact your principal for more information.
How to apply
- Complete the student information and have a parent/guardian sign the form
- Have the employer complete and sign the form
- Submit form to the designated school official, Sandra Ro
Community Service
| Community Service Hours Required for Graduation | |
| Class of 2024 | 10 Hours required for graduation |
| Class of 2025 | 20 Hours required for graduation |
| Class of 2026 | 30 Hours required for graduation |
| Class of 2027 | 40 Hours required for graduation |
Community Service Guidelines:
- All community service will be completed outside of school hours at a non-profit organization, and hours must comply with child labor law regulations • Hours accrued through camp are limited to 40 hours per 7-day week.
- Service hours will not be granted for club meetings.
- Paid work will not be considered for community service hours.
- Service credit will not be granted for recruitment, internships, membership building, or teaching about an organization or its beliefs, philosophy, or mission. For example, Community Service credit will be granted for volunteer work performed at a church providing childcare, directing recreational activities, helping to feed or clothe those in need, and providing other community services, but credit will not be granted for teaching about religious beliefs or for organizing or participating in religious ceremonies.
Volunteer Resource Guide (check for non-profit status)
Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
Community Service Options 2023-2024 (please research to make sure these are still non-profit organizations)
Career Research
California Colleges - This website covers college admissions requirements for California public colleges; tells you about the different systems of higher education in California and provides online tools to match students with a college or career that suits their needs.
Naviance is a college & career readiness platform that helps connect academic achievement to post-secondary goals. Career Research On Naviance, students are encouraged to complete a career interest inventory to match them to careers based on their interests! In the spring of 10th grade, students are invited to take an interest inventory on Naviance. Additionally, there are other interest inventories that may provide students insight into their potential career or college majors.