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3250 Victory Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765
Phone: (916) 632-3195
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Your future starts here. The College and Career Center at Victory High is a one-stop resource designed to support students and families in planning for life after graduation—whether that path leads to a four-year university, community college, technical training, military service, or straight into the workforce. We provide personalized guidance, college and financial aid application support, career exploration tools, and connections to internships and job opportunities to help every student build a successful future.
 
College Planning

College Planning

Applying to College

Applying to college can be a daunting task, but you don't have to do it alone! Take advantage of the MANY resources available in the College and Career Center. Workshops are scheduled! Please see the previous page or below for links. One-on-one meetings can also be booked with college and career center staff to assist you. Don't be afraid to contact college admission reps at the schools you are interested in. Their entire purpose is to help you get admitted. Everyone wants to see you succeed, so reach out, rally your support team and get to work together!
 
Not sure what major to choose?
Explore different college catalogs and scan through the full list of programs. See what stands out to you—then dive deeper to find specific classes that spark your interest. You'll be surprised how quickly you start to figure out what excites you and what doesn’t. This exploration can even help you identify a possible major and minor.

Finding the Right College

The most critical thing to consider when looking at colleges is the match between college and student. Finding a college that offers a major you want is great, but chances are your interests and major will change before you graduate. Make sure the school is a good fit and feel for all of your needs, not just academic. 
 
Consider things like: 
  • Can I get in to this school?
  • Can I afford to attend this school?
  • Do most students live on or off campus?
  • How many students are there?
  • How big (or small) are the classes?
  • What is the distance from home?
  • What is the weather like?
  • What sports and clubs are available?
 
The answer to these questions will be different for every student, so it is strongly advised that students make independent decisions and not be influenced by where their friends are applying.
 
How to learn more: 
  • College Fairs: Meet different Colleges at Lunch: Please check the College Admissions Rep Visits under the College Planning section.
  • Sierra College Preview Day
  • Avoid Rank Websites and Publications: Their data can be screwed or misleading and often their criteria are irrelevant to your specific needs and interests. Just because a publication thinks a school is great does not mean that it is great for you. You get to determine that for yourself and create your own rankings!
Other Resources While Researching Colleges:
  • AICCU (Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities): AICCU represents California’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities, advocating for student access and success in higher education.
  • BigFuture (by College Board): BigFuture helps students plan for life after high school by providing tools for college exploration, career planning, and financial aid guidance.
  • CaliforniaColleges.edu: CaliforniaColleges.edu is the state’s official college and career planning platform, supporting California students with tools to explore, plan, and apply for postsecondary opportunities.
  • Scoir: Scoir (pronounced like "score") is our college and career research platform. Every Victory High School student has an account and just needs to activate it through the invitation in their Rocklin USD email. If the invitation has expired, please email the College and Career Center to request a new one. Scoir includes great college research and application tools that all students should explore!

Sierra College

Are you interested in learning more about opportunities at Sierra College? Check out the following links and the information below to learn about your options!
 
Attending Sierra College After High School Graduation:
  • Complete your FAFSA by March 2nd (if you do not, you will not be eligible for 2 years free) 
  • Complete your Sierra College Application
  • Even if you have taken Sierra College Classes before, you must apply for Fall semester as a "First Time College Student"
  • Things a student needs to know for this application session
    • Their current high school GPA
    • Potential major or degrees – Sierra College Degree Programs
    • Enrollment status – First time in college
    • Social Security Number (SSN)
      • (IMPORTANT: If you don’t have one you can still apply )
  • Opt into the 2 years free/Promise Program
    • This is how you will get 2 years of FREE tuition if you are a full time college student. If you have taken previous classes at Sierra College and do not see the option for the Promise Program, please let your transition counsleor know when you meet with her. 
  • Accept the College Terms and Conditions
    • Once you have a MySierra account
  • Complete the Online Career & Academic Planning (CAP) module
    • You will need to log in with your MySierra username and password. Once logged in you need to click on "NEXT STEPS" and it will take you to the homepage of your Career and Academic Planning session. The whole online module should take approx. 30 minutes
  • Transition Plan
    • Once you have completed all of the steps above you will be able to  make an appointment with your transition counselor Mrs. Hodge to create your 1st year college course plan and qualify for Priority registration for classes! You will have a link in your MySierra account, or you can email Mrs. Hodge at lhodge@rocklinusd.org. 
 
Career Technical Education:
  • Career Technical Education (CTE) - Certificated programs often provide students with opportunities to gain work experience through internships, work-based learning, and industry-certification opportunities. 21 CTE Programs offered.
 
Academic Enrichment:
  • Academic Enrichment refers to high school students not required to pay for any Sierra College class while taken as a high school student. These are college courses that will follow students as they apply to other colleges and/or a university. The credit for these courses will show up on the college transcript from Sierra College.
Student Accesibility Servies (SAS):
 
 

Other College Opportunities

  • American River College: AA Degrees, Transfer Guarantees to 4 year Colleges & Certificate Programs for trades are available. Career Technical Education (CTE) - Certificated Programs often provide students with opportunities to gain work experience through internships, work-based learning, and industry-certification opportunities. Over 115 Certificate Programs.
     
  • Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) for American River College students:  Students with an IEP can access the programs available called DSPS.
  • California Apprenticeships Program: Creates opportunities for Californians to gain employable lifetime skills and provides employers with a highly skilled and experienced workforce.
  • NCTI (National College of Technical Instruction): College specifically designed for EMS (Paramedic) Training
  • UTI: Universal Technical Institute Inc. (UTI) is a nationwide provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.
  • Paul Mitchell School: Trade school in all areas of beauty (Cosmetology, Barbering, Skin Care, Nails, etc.).
  • Federico Beauty Institute: For over 60 years, Federico has helped thousands of individuals in the Sacramento area to get the hands-on training, practice experience and industry support it takes to launch successful beauty careers.
  • California Conservation Corps: Corps members between ages 18 and 25 sign up for a year of working outdoors to improve California's natural resources. They assist with emergency response: fighting fires, floods, earthquakes and pest infestations.
  • Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising: FIDM is a specialized, private college dedicated to educating students for the Fashion, Graphics, Interior Design, and Entertainment Industries.
  • The Art Institute: The Art Institutes schools offer a broad range of programs in the areas of: Audio Production, Computer Animation, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Fashion Design, Fashion & Retail Management, Graphic Design, Industrial Design Technology, Web Design & Interactive Media, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Photography, Restaurant Management and Video Production. Not all programs are offered at all schools.
Job Opportunities & Tips

Job Opportunities & Tips

Check Out Job Opportunities at Local Businesses

  • Bel Air
  • Chick-fil-A locations:  Sierra College Blvd or Pleasant Grove
  • Chipotle
  • HomeGoods
  • In & Out locations:  Crossings Drive or Fairway Drive or Taylor Road
  • McDonald's locations: Park Drive or Stanford Ranch Road or Sierra Crossings
  • Nugget Plaza
  • Pasta Zone
  • Peet's Coffee
  • Roundtable Pizza
  • SaveMart
  • Safeway
  • Starbucks locations:  Stanford Ranch/Park or Sunset/Park (Inside Safeway) or Stanford Ranch/Sunset Blvd
  • Subway locations:  Park Drive or Stanford Ranch
  • Taco Bell
  • TJMaxx
  • Walgreens

Job Search Websites

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is funding that helps students pay for their education after high school. It can come in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study opportunities. Financial aid is intended to supplement what you and your family can contribute toward the cost of college or career programs.
 
FAFSA/CADAA: 
To find out if you're eligible for financial aid, you must complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA)—depending on your eligibility status. These applications determine your qualification for various types of aid, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans.
 
**Students planning to take advantage of Sierra College's two years of free tuition must complete the FASFA or CADAA form to qualify. Sierra College will also host in-person and virtual FASFA/CADAA workshops during the school year to provide more information.
 
Financial Aid Workshops:
  • The Rocklin Unified School District (RUSD) High School College and Career Centers host FASFA/CADAA workshops during the school year. All high school families from any campus are welcome to attend any of the sessions listed below:
    • Rocklin High School: To Be Announced
    • Whitney High School: To Be Announced
    • Victory High School: To Be Announced
 
Steps to complete a FASFA form:
  1. Create an FSA ID here (both student and parent need an FSA ID):  Create Account | Federal Student Aid
  2. Personal information: Name, Date of Birth & Social Security Number
  3. Account Information: create a username, enter your non-school email address, & new password (must include: uppercase, lowercase, 1 number & be at least 8 characters long)
  4. Permanent Address: Enter Address, City, State, Zip code, and & your mobile phone number.
  5. Communication Preference: Email or Postal Mail (recommend email); optional are email or text message. Select your language preference.
  6. Challenge Questions: Select 4 questions & input answers: used to help you retrieve our username/password if you are locked out of your account.
  7. Confirm & Verify: verify all is correct or edit, then agree to the FSA Terms and Conditions.
  8. Enable Two-Step Verification: Enter your phone number & email address for verification. Set up the Authenticator App by downloading the app & scanning the QR code provided.
Note: If your child is required to report parent information on the FAFSA form, you need to create your own FSA ID in order to sign your child’s FAFSA form online. If you have already filed the FAFSA for another child you will use that StudentAid.gov/FSA ID log in.
 
Other Resources:
 
 
 
 
 

Other Options & Resources

Types of financial aid that start with FAFSA or California Dream Act Application.

Assist-a-Grad Scholarship Opportunities

Let your hard work during high school pay off!  All 2025 graduates are eligible to receive scholarships ($41,000 was distributed last year!)
 
  • Deadline for submitting Scholarship Applications is April 25, 2025. *Other scholarship deadlines are noted below. 
  • Please see Mrs. Dale or Mrs. Moitoza for more information.
 

HOW TO APPLY TO EACH INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Please fill out and submit the required scholarship application: Standard Application. (NOTE: Open the document and then open it with KAMI or the document will be lost if typed directly onto the website page.)
  • Complete one application - make a photocopy for each scholarship that you apply for.
  • Write the name of the scholarship on the first page of the application & attach all scholarship required docs.
  • Provide 2 Recommendations - see forms & requirements.
  • Request Transcript from Registrar and attach it to each scholarship.
  • Both student and parent/guardian must sign the main page of the scholarship application.
  • Be sure to click "Additional" or "Application" for scholarships requiring additional information and attach it to the Standard Application packet.
 
Scholarship       Amount       Interview       Additional Info & Criteria
RAPA       $250       Yes       None
RTPA       $500       Yes       None
Rocklin City Council       $500       No       Application Requirements / Due date is 3/10/25
Kiwanis       TBD       Yes       None
RC Willey       TBD       Yes       None
Rotary       TBD       Yes       Interact member preferred but not required
Assistance League       $1,000       Yes       Announcement / Application Due date April 1
VHS Staff       $250       No       None
ACSA       $1,000       No       Nomination/Application Due date May 2
REEF       TBD       Yes       Educational career preferred but not required
Peyrounat College/Vocation         TBD       Yes       Announcement / Application    Due date April 15
CASCWA       $1,000       Yes        Application  Due date March 31
 

How to Receive Your Scholarship Funds

  • For students who received scholarships, please access the link below to access the necessary form. Please follow the instructions on this form and return to the Victory High School Office.
     
  • How to Claim Your Scholarship - DEADLINE DECEMBER 2, 2025

Scholarships

Scholarships are financial awards granted based on criteria such as academic achievement, special talents, religious affiliation, ethnic background, personal interests, or even random selection. Scholarships do not need to be repaid.