Recruits
The Citrus College Football team continually moves players on to the next level. In the past year many schools from BCS conferences have looked to Citrus College to help fill out their rosters. In 2006 10 Division I schools that participated in Bowl Games offered scholarships to Citrus players. Schools such as Utah, Tulsa, Hawaii, UCLA, Missouri, Purdue, Cincinnati, BYU, Middle Tennessee, Nevada, and National Champion Florida have recruited Fighting Owl's to join their teams.
Out of State Athletes
The football staff at Citrus College is excited about your interest in our program. Our coaches are committed to our student-athletes and work hard to help them achieve their individual goals and those of the program.
Citrus will only take a limited number of out of state recruits.
If you feel you’re a Division I Player that can be an impact player this year at Citrus, then do the following. Fill out the Recruitment Form and submit it to Citrus Football Send 1 or 2 complete game films. Please send a film with your name, position, jersey color & number, and what high school you attended to:
Citrus College Football
Attn: Coach Ponciano
1000 W. Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741
Apply for Financial Aid online: www.fafsa.ed.gov (make sure you enter the Citrus School code 001166)
After your film is evaluated by the head coach, you will be notified and invited to visit Citrus College at your expense. You do not have to visit if you do not want to.
This is information you must know if your interested in you joining our team. It is designed to help you better understand the necessary paperwork and costs in moving to the Glendora, California area and attending classes at Citrus College. During the season, you are required by NCAA rules to be enrolled in at least 12 units/credits and 9 of those must be from academic courses. Tuition costs, living costs, and an overall estimated expense chart for 1 calendar year is listed below. After establishing California residency for a full year, you can take classes at Citrus during your second year for in-state tuition costs. This cost goes from $176 (plus the normal $20 a unit) per unit for an out-of-state student to $20 a unit after establishing California residency for a year.
In order to receive financial aid or be eligible for federal grants and loans, you must complete and submit the Federal FAFSA Form completely and correctly. They will then determine if you are eligible to receive any assistance in the form of grants and/or scholarships. Listed below is the maximal amount of student loan money that you will be eligible to borrow. Also listed below is the maximal amount of grant money that you may be eligible to receive. Grants and work study do not need to be repaid.
In order to establish California Residency, you will need to set up the following immediately after arriving here and before you start attending classes. This must be done so that the residency will be established before the semester begins. That way you will be declared a resident before the same semester the following year begins.
How to Establish California Residency
Change of Address Form from Post Office
Establish a Free Checking Account
Get a California Drivers License or California I.D. from DMV
Vote in California/Register to Vote
To be a resident, your parents cannot claim you on their taxes for the time that you are in California. After one full year of living in California with proof, you can be declared a resident and receive in-state tuition costs for your classes.
Keep all copies and forms from the above information for it is the necessary proof used to establish your claim of residency. Establishing residency also requires you to have certain documents with you. In order for you to complete the above paperwork to establish residency, you will need the following documents with you when you move.
Documents needed to Establish California Residency
Social Security Card
Official Birth Certificate Copy
Current Drivers License from your home state or state ID card
Please fill out forms (if you have not done so already) and send to the proper addresses. If you have any questions regarding Citrus College, the football program, or any other concerns, please feels free to call me at 626-914-8664. We also encourage you to take a look at our website at www.citruscollege.edu for updates, information, and schedules. The coaching staff has their e-mail addresses listed here as well. Please send us a tape of yourself so our staff can evaluate your past playing performances. We look forward to seeing you become a part of the Citrus football tradition.
Out of State Student Athlete Checklist
Check off
1. _____ Apply to Citrus College for the semester you wish to attend.
(You can now apply online.)
2. _____ If you think you may qualify for financial aid or want student loans, you must complete FAFSA. Our school code is 001166.You may be eligible to up to $4000 per year in grants. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply online.
3. _____ If a true freshman, need letter on high school letter head from your counselor stating you are in good standing and on track to graduate. Or have a copy of diploma. Have your transcripts sent to Citrus Admissions Office.
4. _____ If you have previous work from another college or university please have your academic transcripts sent to the Admissions & Records Office at Citrus College.
When you get to Citrus…
5. _____ Take the Assessment Test and attend the college Orientation. (The test will assess what level you may be placed in for math & reading). For test dates & times, contact the counseling office
6. _____ Make an appointment to do you Student Education Plan (SEP) ASAP. Call (626) 914-8650 Tell Secretary that you need to make an appointment with Alicia Longyear to make your SEP. Then give completed copy to one of the football coaches in the football office.
(When you get here)