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California Colleges Guidance Initiative (CCGI)

College Planning Center

The California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) works to ensure that all 6th-12th grade students in California have access to a systematic baseline of guidance and support as they plan, prepare, and pay for post-secondary education and training.

CCGI has two overarching objectives:

 
 
  • All high school seniors graduate with a thoughtful, well-informed, post-secondary plan.

  • Students' academic transcript, unique identifier, and college and career planning data follow them in a manner that reduces information gaps that hinder student success.

WHAT IS CCGI?

CaliforniaColleges.edu is an interactive website designed to help your child plan and prepare for college and career.

When signed in, students can:

  • Complete grade-level appropriate activities designed to guide him or her toward a college and career plan that matches his or her goals and interests.

  • Find and favorite careers, colleges, and majors.

  • Plan high school courses and track progress toward completion of “a-g” course requirements, as well as CSU and UC eligibility.

  • Apply to colleges and track submissions.

  • Launch the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

  • Store resumes, college application essays, and other important documents.

When signed in, parents can:

  • View their child’s activity on CaliforniaColleges.edu and monitor their child’s progress.

  • Learn valuable information to support their child through the career exploration, college and financial aid planning, and application processes.

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CCGI TOOLS AND FEATURES