Helpful Links

What is ASSIST?

ASSIST is an online student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for California’s public colleges and universities and provides the most accurate and up-to-date information about student transfer in California. Click here: ASSIST.ORG

What is CAL STATE APPLY? (formerly known as CSUMentor)

Learn how to plan for and apply to a California State University.

1. Plan for College
   • Admission requirements
   • Financial aid options
   • Set up a free e-mail account to communicate with CSU campuses
2. Explore Campuses
   • Search for majors
   • Campus facts
   • Cost to attend
3. Apply to Cal State Online!

What is UC Admissions?

Visit the following links to assist as you prepare to transfer to a University of California school.  

• UC Admissions Transfer
• Preparing for admission
• Check Majors
• General education & IGETC
• Transfer admission guarantee (TAG)
• How applications are reviewed

What is Transfer Admission Planner?

UC TAP is an online tool to help prospective UC transfer students track and plan their coursework.  Visit the UC Admissions TAP website for additional information. Source: UC information obtained from www.universityofcalifornia.edu

Financial Aid Resources

Get Ready for College

 

Find colleges that are right for you by learning about their academic and campus life, cost, and location. You will also be able to find majors and careers and learn about how to pay for college.

In My FAFSA, I Am Independent or Dependent?

For purposes of applying for federal student aid, what is the difference between a dependent student and an independent student?

Explore Majors & Careers Resources

Modesto Junior College Career Services Center

The Career Services Center offers a host of services for students seeking employment opportunities including:

• Helping students identify a program of study that will lead them to a specific career
• Helping students get workplace experience through an internship
• Direct connection to employers
• Resume / Cover Letter / Interview / Job Search support

MJC Career Services is located on the West Campus in Yosemite Hall Room 156 A.

For more information, please click on the link MJC Career Services.

EUREKA - Career Information

As this dynamic and volatile labor market changes before our very eyes, those of us who are job seekers, students, parents, educators, or members of the general adult population are more empowered when we have a perspective of who we are and where we want to fit in this rapidly changing economy. EUREKA.org can prove to be a great assist in this effort!

U.S Department of Labor

New BLS projections and industry info in O*NET websites! The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released new employment projections for 2016 - 2026, along with updated industry employment data. This information is now included within O*NET OnLine, My Next Move, Mi Próximo Paso, and My Next Move for Veterans. Importantly, this allows for the update of the Bright Outlook feature included within the O*NET sites. The Bright Outlook feature helps clients target careers where new job opportunities are likely in the future. The "Browse by Industry" searches within the O*NET sites were also updated to reflect more current employment patterns.

California CareerZone

The Career Hub provides personalized recommendations to you about which occupations to view, which activities to perform, and what local opportunities are available for you. The system learns from your exploration to always display items that are relevant to you. All you need to do to get started with the Career Hub is sign up for a free account. From then on, anything you do while logged in, will feed back to the Career Hub and update your feed.