New Path to College: PUSD Students Guaranteed Admission to UC Merced

The Porterville Unified School District (PUSD) has partnered with UC Merced to join the Merced Automatic Admission Program (MAAP). This partnership offers students in the district a guaranteed path to higher education.

UC Merced, the only University of California campus in the Central Valley, has formed agreements with 32 educational institutions to simplify the admission process. Students who meet specific academic criteria are assured admission to the university.

Students admitted through MAAP qualify for the UC's Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan. This plan covers tuition and fees for California residents with family incomes under $80,000, assuming they are eligible for financial aid.

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