Financial Aid Programs

Grants

More information on Cal Grant

Who should apply?

  • Recent high school graduates

How do I apply?

  • FAFSA or California Dream Act Application
  • Grade Point Average (GPA)Verification

Annual Amount

  • $1,672 Cal Grant B
  • $1,094 Cal Grant C

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

More information on CalWORKs

Who should apply?

  • Cash aid recipients

How do I apply?

  • Visit the CalWORKs department for more information

Annual Amount

  • Varies

More Information on Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)

Who should apply?

  • Single, head of household, CalWORKs/TANF recipients

How do I apply?

  • Visit the CARE department for more information

Annual Amount

  • Varies

More Information on Chafee Grant

Who should apply?

  • Former foster youth

How do I apply?

  • FAFSA
  • Chafee Application

Annual Amount

  • Up to $5,000

More information on Child Development Grant

Who should apply?

  • California residents
  • Enrolled in approved courses leading to a Child Development Permit

How do I apply?

  • FAFSA
  • Child Development Grant Application

Annual Amount

  • Up to $1,000

More information on Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

Who should apply?

  • California residents

How do I apply?

  • FAFSA

Annual Amount

  • Varies

More information on Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Who should apply?

  • Undergraduates

How do I apply?

  • FAFSA

Annual Amount

  • $400

Pell Grant

Who should apply?

  • Undergraduates

How do I apply?

  • FAFSA

Annual Amount

  • $0 - $8,800 based on 2017-2018
    Students are eligible to receive 150% of their scheduled Pell Grant award in a single award year. 

Work Study

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Who should apply?

  • Undergraduates seeking employment

How do I apply?

  • FAFSA
  • Federal Work-Study Application

Annual Amount

  • Up to $5,000

fee waiver

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

Who should apply?

  • All students

How do I apply?

  • FAFSA or Promise Grant Application

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?

  • FAFSA
  • Online Entrance Counseling
  • Master Promissory Note (MPN)

Annual Amount

  • $3,500 - $10,500