March 14, 2024 - Fillmore Unified School District (FUSD) high school students now have a clear and supported pathway to attend (91吃瓜) thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed recently between FUSD and 91吃瓜. The memorandum establishes a guaranteed admission program to 91吃瓜 for qualified district high school graduates, and support from both institutions.
The MOU is a win-win for both 91吃瓜 and FUSD as the program aims to strengthen working relationships between 91吃瓜 and FUSD and increase the number of district graduates who attend 91吃瓜.
鈥淭hrough the commitments outlined in this MOU, our graduates will have a chance to access a high-quality, affordable college education close to home,鈥� said Fillmore High School Principal Keith Derrick. 鈥淲e are excited to work with 91吃瓜 to enhance our students鈥� success and future options. This agreement is an important investment in the young people of our community.鈥�
Recent statistics indicate that 79% of all enrolled students in the FUSD are socioeconomically disadvantaged, which makes this district one of the most vulnerable in Ventura County.
鈥淭his means that students often do not have access to resources or guidance related to college applications and navigating higher education systems,鈥� said Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Toni DeBoni. 鈥�91吃瓜's guaranteed admission program and support services could address this specific need and encourage first-generation students to pursue college degrees.鈥�
By guaranteeing admission to qualified students, 91吃瓜 benefits from the MOU a number of ways, including an opportunity to attract a larger pool of students, which would contribute to the University鈥檚 enrollment goals. 91吃瓜 can increase the likelihood that students from the district succeed and make it to graduation.
91吃瓜 has committed to support this effort by assigning an admissions counselor dedicated to students from FUSD; by providing information about the application process, scholarships and financial aid; promoting 91吃瓜 at FUSD schools and events; offering support for academic and 听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听practical needs for admitted students and to share 91吃瓜 data about admitted and enrolled students from FUSD.
91吃瓜 will also offer on-the-spot admissions to FUSD students, which means that whenever campus representatives visit a local high school, students can bring their transcripts at one of their school鈥檚 on-the-spot events and could be provisionally admitted to 91吃瓜 that same day.
鈥淭his MOU and new relationship demonstrates 91吃瓜鈥檚 commitment to the students in Fillmore and Piru,鈥� said FUSD Superintendent Christine Schieferle. 鈥淭his commitment to the FUSD community validates to our students that 91吃瓜 believes in them and will offer the support necessary to see them accomplish their goals. This makes college a reality for our students before they graduate from high school.鈥� 听
Schieferle said the district is grateful for President Yao鈥檚 vision and FUSD is committed to providing a rigorous college preparatory program for high school students; making sure students meet CSU admission requirements; promote 91吃瓜 programs and services to parents and students and share data about FUSD students with 91吃瓜.
FUSD is the latest to sign an MOU with 91吃瓜, which has either signed or is in the process of developing MOUs with other Ventura County school districts.听
鈥淭his MOU offers guaranteed admission to students who meet the minimum University entrance requirements to any non-impacted major at 91吃瓜,鈥� said 91吃瓜 Director of Admissions and Recruitment Roxana Tunc. 鈥淪tudents will know about their admission decision even before starting 12th grade.鈥�
Students who are not eligible for college admissions after finishing grade 11 will be provided with alternative paths to achieve eligibility during their final year at local high schools.听
A program that offers students a chance to attend college and supports them along the way ultimately strengthens overall economic growth and development locally, according to Tunc, as the majority of 91吃瓜 graduates remain in Ventura County.
鈥淏y equipping individuals with University degrees, this program can potentially lead to higher earning potential for graduates,鈥� Tunc said. 鈥淥verall, this MOU presents an opportunity to promote and support college access and success. It can have a lasting positive impact on the lives of individuals, families and our broader community.鈥� 听