When in doubt, always refer back to your Senior Portfolio you had to complete to meet your YouthBuild graduation requirements. 

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1. Complete admission process for the college you wish to attend. 

• For RCC/MVC admission process, please click here to review their processes.

• If you have further questions, visit their office hours at the college, or you can always contact Benny Orduno to guide you through the process.

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2. Financial Aid

• Again, you should have completed your financial aid application to meet YouthBuild's graduation requirements. 

• If you have not completed your financial aid, please schedule an appointment with Benny Orduno. 

• If you want to complete your financial aid on your own, you may do so by visiting fafsa.ed.gov. You will also need to create your FSA ID by clicking here. The financial aid process can be confusing in many ways, so please reach out to a financial aid staff from the college you wish to attend, a customer service representative from FAFSA, or to contact Benny Orduno. 

• Please keep in mind that each college has their own financial aid requirements in order to fully process any awarded grants.

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3. Other Scholarships

• One way to receive a scholarship is to apply for scholarships within your college.

• A second way to apply and receive scholarship money is to visit websites such as Fastweb.com or even Scholarships.com.

• Lastly, please continue to check your student email (firstname.lastname01@youthbuildcharter.org). After graduation, you will still be receiving emails from any RSBA/YCSC staff to share resources with all of you. You can also stay in the loop by following or liking any of the social media that Rising Stars Business Academy and/or YouthBuild Charter School of California may have.

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4. TAKE ADVANTAGE!!!

• In order to get a fulfilling experience of college you need to take advantage of your opportunities. Here are some of the opportunities you should take advantage of while you are attending college.

  • Join a Club! - Find a club that is to your liking, and be apart of what they have to offer. This is how you build a network, and to also build rapport with faculty on campus. These relationships will benefit you when it comes to service learning opportunities, or when you need that one last credible letter of recommendation. ​

  • Apply for Work Study! - If you want to go to school full-time, but also make some money while studying, work study is the perfect opportunity. Visit your college financial aid office to find more information about this.

  • Get Involved with Community Service/Service-Learning Opportunities - You may never know what may land on your lap while you are out volunteering. It is also great to have on your resume.

  • Visit your Counselor - If you are unsure about where you stand academically, visit your counselor. They will help you get on track to meet your academic goals, whether it's to graduate with your Associates Degree, or to transfer to your desired 4-year college/university.

  • Student Services - You are paying for student services. Visit your student services department to see what is included in this fee. You may get free flu shots, get counseling, and the list can go on.

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5. Always remember, you can always contact Benny Orduno for extra support and guidance as you transition from Rising Stars to the college you wish to attend.

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