College Information

"People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it."

Academic Counseling

Visit our counselor, Shakati Walsh, for information on how to receive more guidance in planning for high school graduation and college. Shakati can be reached by email, phone or in person through the Departments Link

College Planning

Click on a link below to aid you in your college planning

• Community College Information - Coming soon.
  
• Peterson's Education Portal - The web version of this comprehensive resource includes college information, test preparation (including SAT), scholarships and other financial aid information, and more.
• College Board - Another comprehensive online resource that features information on planning for college, the various assessments associated with entering college, funding your education, and finding the right college.
• CaliforniaCollegesEdu - A resource that specializes in preparing for the California College system, including admissions requirements, and also includes a college search function and information on funding your education.
• Fast Web - this is one of the most popular free scholarship search services and often recommended by college financial aid offices.
• CollegeNet - features a college search feature as well as information on scholarships and financial aid.
• Information about SAT, college applications, and college searches.
• College Search
• College Major and Career Information
• Financial Aid Information and Help
• Free Scholarship Search

Preparing for the UC-CSU College System

• UC Admission Requirements
• Apply to CSU schools online
• Apply to UC schools online

Need Money for College?

Our counselor can help you! Also, check the announcements page for financial aid workshops in your area.

• How to apply to colleges and financial aid
• Financial aid information
• Scholarship search and financial aid information

Starting January 1 of your senior year, complete online FAFSA form to be eligible for Federal and some State financial aid. You need to first apply for a PIN to apply for FAFSA online.

Mattole Valley Charter School
210 Lindley Road
Petrolia, California 95558
707-629-3634 (Admissions & Records)
707-445-2660 (Administration)
707-407-4514 (Business Office)