Golden State Education & Training Grant Program

Golden State Education & Training Grant Program

The Golden State Education and Training Grant (GSETG) Program supports Californians who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a one-time grant of $2,500 for reskilling, up-skilling, and accessing educational programs to get back into the workforce.

Who can Apply?

Both FAFSA and Dream Act students may apply for the Golden State Education and Training Grant Program. You are not required to submit a financial aid application to apply but it is strongly recommended. 

Eligibility

A Qualified Applicant:
  • Was displaced from employment due to the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Was not enrolled in a training program or institution of higher education at the time they were displaced from employment

  • Has been unable to obtain employment that provides an average monthly wage that is equal to or greater than the average monthly wage received from their employment prior to the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Meets the income and asset criteria to be eligible for a Cal Grant A award (pursuant to subdivision (k) of California Education Code Section 69432.7)

  • Is enrolled in an educational program at an institution of higher education, an adult vocational or career training program provided by a K12 school or community college.

Annual Award Amount

Units Enrolled Per Semester Annual Award Amount
Must be enrolled - No Minimum Unit Requirement  $2,500


How to Apply 

  • Submit the Golden State Education and Training Grant Program Application below by:
    • Logging to your CSAC Account. If you do not have an account, please create one using the “first time user” registration option.

 

Register for User ID and Password


First Time User

Already have User ID and Password


Return User 

If you have any questions regarding the program, please email GSETGP@CSAC.CA.GOV