Grants

Federal Grants and Federal Loan Information

• Federal Pell Life-time Eligibility Used (LEU) - Log in to your Account Dashboard to view your Federal Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Used.
• Federal Pell Grant - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  
  • FSA Phone: 1-800-433-3243
  • FSA ID Assistance: 1-800-557-7394
  • https://studentaid.gov/help-center/contact

• SEOG - Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

  The SEOG is a $600 Grant for HALF-TIME students with 00000 Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Funds are limited and are awarded on a first come first served basis upon file completion, until all of our funds are awarded (limited amount).    

• Federal Work-Study - Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a form of financial aid provided to students who demonstrate financial need. The program is designed to provide part-time employment for students who have established eligibility.
• Federal Direct Student Loan - The Federal Direct Loan program assists students from both low- and middle-income families.

State Grants - California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)

• LPC Cal Grant Information - procedures, etc.
• How to Apply for a Cal Grant (link to CSAC)
  
  • Cal Grant GPA verification procedures. (LPC Cal Grant Webpage)
    You may need to get a *GPA verification done by your high school or former college, or we may automatically transmit your GPA depending on your status. To receive consideration for a September 2 Community College Cal Grant A or B, the student must submit a FAFSA and *GPA Verification using the same processes as for the March 2 deadline.
    • To access your WebGrants account, please go to https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov.    
• SSCG - Student Success Completion Grants (from the CA Chancellor's Office)
  
• Students with Dependent Children -

  Cal Grant students attending a University of California, California State University, or California Community College campus who have dependent children may be eligible for an access award of up to $6,000. The Students with Dependent Children (SWD) Grant increases the Cal Grant award by up to $6,000 for qualifying Cal Grant A and B recipients and up to $4,000 for qualifying Cal Grant C recipients.

  To qualify, the student must have dependent children that are under 18 years of age for whom they provide more than half of their financial support during the academic year.

  For more information please:  Students with Dependent Children (SWD) FAQs

• Student Support phone number: (888) CA GRANT (888-224-7268)

  Email: studentsupport@csac.ca.gov

• Chafee Grant (link to CA Chafee Grant for Foster Youth)
  • If you are or were in foster care for at least one day, between the ages of 16 and 18 as a dependent or ward of the court and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You don’t have to pay this money back. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for child care, transportation and rent while you’re in school. You can use your Chafee Grant at any eligible California college or university or career or technical school.
  • Resources for Foster Youth
• CA College Promise Grant Fee Waiver - The California College Promise Grant (formerly known as the BOG Fee Waiver) helps eligible students with the tuition Enrollment Fee ($46 per unit). The Promise Grant Fee Waiver is a non-monetary program and may require repayment if a student receives a Promise Grant fee waiver initially based on incorrect information provided.

CA Student Aid Commission Contact - Student support services are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:45 pm at 1-888- 224-7268 or via email at studentsupport@csac.ca.gov