"College prep" is about so much more than getting ready for university-level classes. At La Sierra, we want you to develop essential skillsets that will help you succeed not only in your college career, but throughout your life. College prep includes things like learning about time and money management as you balance schoolwork, a social life, and being away from home. The following checklists are designed to help you master these abilities before you even begin your college journey. 

Whether you’re a student or parent, years away from college or just about to start, the following checklists will help you get ready.

High School & Academy Students

  • Download 9th Grade Checklist
  • Download 10th Grade Checklist
  • Download 11th Grade Checklist
  • Download 12th Grade Checklist

Middle and Junior High School Students

  • Download College Prep Checklist for Middle and Junior High Students
  • Download Workbook My Future, My Way (Firsts Steps Towards College)

Elementary School Students

  • Download College Prep Checklist for Elementary School

Adult Students

  • Download College Prep Checklist for Adult Students

Financial Aid Resources Downloads

  • Fund Your Future - How to Pay for College
  • Save Your Money, Save Your Identity
  • Federal Financial Aid for Adult Students

California Grants Information Sheets

  • Cal Grant - Top 10 things students need to know about English & Spanish
  • Cal Grant - Top 10 things parents need to know about English & Spanish
  • Dream Act - Top 10 things you need to know about English & Spanish
  • California Chafee Grant