The document discusses higher education options in California, highlighting the benefits of attending college such as exploring new subjects, increasing earning potential, gaining independence, and developing leadership skills. It provides details on public and private college options, noting cheaper tuition and easier admission for public colleges while private colleges often offer more financial aid. Specifics are given for the California State University system and University of California system as well as community colleges, including costs.

1. California Colleges

2. WHY COLLEGE

3. Explore! Colleges and universities have hundreds of courses to choose from. You can take classes like The Birth and Death of Stars, Evolution of Human Sexuality, History of Western Art, Sports Medicine, Introduction to Hospitality Management, and so much more.

4. Expand your earning potential! Not only do people with a college degree have a greater variety of careers to choose from, they also make about twice as much money as high school graduates.

5. Become independent and make more of your own choices! For many people, the college years are a time of developing independence. You'll have a lot more control over your college experience than your high school experience: You'll choose more of your classes, choose a major, decide how and when to study, and begin to take on more responsibility in general. You may even move out of your family home for the first time. These are exciting changes - and great practice for life after college!

6. Develop leadership skills through activities! College groups range from academic clubs, to sporting groups, to political and social organizations.

8. Public Institutes Public colleges are those that are largely supported by state funds. If you attend a public institution in your own state Cheaper Tuition Easier to be Admitted CSUN, UCLA

9. Private Colleges Private colleges, on the other hand, are supported by tuition, endowment, and donations from alumni and friends. Usually More Expensive Usually offer the best financial aid packages USC, Pepperdine

10. THE CSU SYSTEM

12. CSU 23 Campuses in California If you are a student and you plan on taking more than 6 units your cost is 4,026 per academic year If you are a student and you plan on taking less than 6 units your cost is $2,712 per academic year Extra Fees determined by each campus (Examples Below) Room and Board Health Fees Student Service

13. THE UC SYSTEM

15. Universities of California

16. Community College 2 year university 110 to choose for Local Junior Colleges LA Valley LA Pierce Glendale College Ventura College Mission College

17. Community College Cost An enrollment fee is charged to every student who takes courses for credit. The current fee charged to state residents is $20 per unit. A full time student enrolled for 12 units for 2 semesters would currently pay $480 per year in enrollment fees. Additional Expenses include Books Supplies Housing Food