How Will COVID-19 Affect Your College and Financial Aid Applications?

Enrollment Updates

• You can still apply online through CCCApply. 
• Even though campus buildings are closed, CCCs are offering services virtually.
• After you enroll, your CCC will contact you to help with the next steps. 
• You can meet with a counselor online or by phone. 

Resources

• Student Resources from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. 
• Contact your CCC for resources and information specific to your campus. 

San Joaquin Delta College is doing everything it can to maintain instruction, services, and support to students.  They have moved their classes online through summer 2020.  They have also moved student services and support online as well.  Recently they announced that the college will continue to provide instruction and support services remotely until the public health threat posed by COVID-19 subsides.  Previously, they had hoped to return to normal operations on April 6, however, an announcement was made that the date is extended indefinitely.  Here is a link to a website with both instructional and student services information.

Delta College is here to support students’ needs.  Particularly seniors as they prepare to transition to post-secondary life. 

Delta has created resources for students related to remote instruction.  Here is the website with additional information. 

Update as of 4/20/20:  Delta College workshop, Getting Started at Delta College, Part 1: Steps to Enrolling at Delta College. Delta plans to host on April 30th from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm. This a panel-style workshop where presenters will guide the audience on where they need to go on the website to complete the steps to enroll at the college, contact information as well as where they can get help along the way. Students will need to register using the link.  Attached is the flyer in jpeg and pdf. 

Below, is also including two other resources that would be beneficial for students, the EOPS program and a webinar hosted by Immigrants Rising for undocumented high school students interested in attending college. 

EOPS

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is accepting applications for the Summer Readiness Program (SRP).

The SRP is a six-week summer program designed for first-time college students who are eligible for EOPS.

The program is designed to promote academic and personal growth, as well as offer an orientation to San Joaquin Delta College and four-year university transfer information.

 **Note: due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program will exclusively be offered remotely**

 Applications open April 2020 until filled.  Link to the application is below:

 https://eops-app.deltacollege.edu/

For more information, you can email eops@deltacollege.edu.

Immigrants Rising

Are you an undocumented high school or transfer student in California who wants to go to college? Do you have questions about how to apply, attend, or pay for college? Join us LIVE on Instagram to get the support you need.

We want you to make decisions based on your potential, not your perceived limits. Find out what’s possible with our customized resources and support.

Now more than ever, many of us feel alone and confused about how we’re going to achieve our college and career goals in the COVID era. But you don’t have to do it alone!

Every Monday from 3-4 PM and Tuesday from 12-1 PM we’re going live on Instagram to answer your education-related questions and reassure you that you don’t have to give up on your academic dreams.

Follow us on Instagram to join us LIVE starting on Monday, April 20th.

For information about Immigrants Rising or resources for undocumented students, please contact angelica.flores@deltacollege.edu. 

Admission Updates

• The CSU will be as flexible as possible about admission requirements. 
• Pass/No Pass or Credit/No Credit courses completed in winter, spring, or summer 2020 can count toward “a-g” requirements. (The CSU will still only use graded courses to calculate your GPA.)
• It’ll be up to each campus to decide whether or not to extend intent to enroll or housing deposit deadlines. 
• You’ll be placed into first-year English and math based on courses you’ve completed; your GPA; and SBAC, ACT, or SAT test scores you’ve submitted so far. 
• Scores of 3, 4, or 5 on spring 2020 AP exams can still count for college credit even though the exam format is different. 
• The CSU won’t offer the Early Start Program in Summer 2020. Your campus may still offer Summer Bridge or other summer programs virtually.

Resources

• High School Guidance - First-time and First-Year Students.
• CSU Coronavirus Updates.  
• Contact your CSU for resources and information specific to your campus. 

Admission Updates

• May 1 is still the deadline for freshmen to accept an offer of admission. (UC calls this the Statement of Intent to Register.) If you need more time or can’t pay your deposit, contact the admissions office.
• The UC is temporarily easing upon admission requirements. 
• If you apply for fall 2021 freshman admission, you won’t have to take the ACT or SAT. (If you do take one of these exams, you can still send in your scores.)
• Pass/No Pass or Credit/No Credit courses completed in spring or summer 2020 can count toward “a-g” requirements. (The UC will still only use graded courses to calculate your GPA.)
• Scores of 3, 4, or 5 on spring 2020 AP exams can still count for college credit even though the exam format is different. 

Resources

• UC’s response on admissions to COVID-19. 
• UC Coronavirus Updates. 
• Contact your UC for resources and information specific to your campus.