Types of Aid & Programs

Grants

CAL GRANT

Who should apply?

  • All students

How do I apply?

Annual Amount

  • $1,648 Cal Grant B
  • $1,094 Cal Grant C

With dependent child under 18

  • $6,000 Cal Grant A
  • $6,000 Cal Grant B
  • $4,000 Cal Grant C

Note: You must be enrolled in at least 6 units to receive a portion of their Cal Grant A, B or C. 

CHAFEE GRANT

Who should apply?

  • Former foster youth in care between the ages 16 and 18

How do I apply?

  1. Submit a FAFSA orCalifornia Dream Act

  2. Submit a Chafee Application

Annual Amount

  • Up to $5,000

Golden state education & training grant program

Who should apply?

  • Undergraduate FAFSA and Dream Act students 

How do I apply? 

  • Submit an application online. 

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Annual Amount

  • $2,500

Pell Grant

Who should apply?

  • Undergraduates

How do I apply?

Annual Amount: Includes Fall 20XX, Spring 20XX, Summer 20XX

  • Example: $0 - $9,144 for the year 20XX-20XX 
    Students are eligible to receive 150% of their scheduled Pell Grant award in a single award year. 

STUDENT SUCCESS COMPLETION GRANT

AM I ELIGIBLE?

You must be a Cal Grant B or C recipient who is enrolled full-time.

HOW DO I APPLY?

To apply for Cal Grant and Student Success Completion Grant you must submit both applications by the MARCH 2nd DEADLINE.

  1. FAFSA or California Dream Act Application
  2. Grade Point Average (GPA)Verification

Note: The Cal Grant competitive deadline is SEPTEMBER 2nd.

ANNUAL AMOUNT

student success

 

Units Enrolled Per Semester Award Amount Per Semester
12 - 14.5 Units $1,298
15 or more units $4,000

Note: If your number of units enrolled for the academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer) exceed 24 units. You will be eligible for the following amounts.

Total Units Enrolled for the Academic Year
Fall, Spring, Summer
Annual Award Amount
24 - 29.5 units $2,596
30 or more units $8,000

The purpose of this new grant is to encourage students to complete their degree or certificate in a timely manner. Students are encouraged to complete a comprehensive student educational plan with a counselor.

For further information please contact the Financial Aid office at (562) 860-2451 Ext. 2397 or e-mail us at finaid@cerritos.edu.

Work Study / Community or volunteer service

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Who should apply?

  • Undergraduates seeking employment

How do I apply?

Annual Amount

  • Up to $5,000

CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT SERVICE INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM

Who should apply?

  • Undergraduate Dream Act students seeking community or volunteer service

How do apply?

Annual Amount

  • Varies

fee waiver

Promise Grant (Formerly known as Board of Governors Fee Waiver - BOGFW)

Who should apply?

  • All students

How do I apply?

Annual Amount

  • Waives Enrollment Fee. Does not waive health fees or lab fees.

Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

Who should apply?

  • All students

How do I apply?

  • Scholarship Application

Annual Amount

  • Varies

Loans

DIRECT STAFFORD LOANS

Who should apply?

  • Students interested in loans that must be repaid

How do I apply?

  1. FAFSA
  2. Online Entrance Counseling
  3. Master Promissory Note (MPN)

Annual Amount

  • $3,500 - $10,500

ON Campus Programs

 

CalWORKs

Who should apply?

Cash aid recipients

How do I apply?

Visit the CalWORKs department for more information

Annual Amount

Varies

Additional INFORMATION ON CALWORKS

FALCON'S NEST

Falcon's Nest provides centralized support services for students facing basic need insecurities. This is accomplished through access to on and off campus resources, community collaboration, and advocacy that ensures a student's educational success.

Available Resources

  • Franco's Closet
  • Franco's Market
  • CalFresh
  • Emergency Aid Assistance
  • Housing Assistance
  • On and Off-campus resource linkage 

Additional INFORMATION ON FALCON'S NEST

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