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California College Guidance Initiative

California College Guidance Initiative

The California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) works to ensure that all 6-12 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • CaliforniaColleges.edu is an interactive website designed to help students 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.

  • It is VERY IMPORTANT that ALL students sign up for California Colleges (CCGI) student accounts!
     

    • Go to CaliforniaColleges.edu
    • Click on "Register Your Account"
    • In the first field, begin typing Glendale Unified. A drop down will appear. Be sure to select Glendale Unified.
    • In the next field, begin typing your school name. A drop down menu will appear. Select your school.
    • Enter your Student ID number.

    On the next page, click Sign Up with Google, enter your GUSD Gmail Account, then click NEXT. 

    • Enter your Gmail password and click NEXT.
    • Use the Sign in with Google option when logging in in the future.

  • College, career, and financial aid planning can be complicated, and you probably have a lot of questions. CaliforniaColleges.edu is here to help guide you and your child through the process.


    To create your parent account:

    • Go to CaliforniaColleges.edu
    • Click on "Register Your Account"
    • In the dropdown choose "I am a Parent/Guardian"
    • In the first field, begin typing Glendale Unified. A drop down will appear. Be sure to select Glendale Unified.
    • In the next field, begin typing the name of your school. A drop down menu will appear.
    • Enter the required information, including your child’s name, date of birth, and student ID number.
    • For the student ID number, you can enter your child’s Statewide Student Identifier (SSID), which is located in your child’s transcript, or school ID. If you need help finding your child’s ID number, contact your child’s counselor.
    • Enter your First and Last Name
    • On the next page, click Sign Up with Google or enter your email and create a password then click Register!

    If you or your child have questions about how to sign in to or use CaliforniaColleges.edu, contact your child’s counselor.

    If you have questions about your child’s academic progress, which courses your child should take, or how to use the Academic Planner or CSU and UC Eligibility tools, talk to your child’s counselor.