Financial Aid
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What is the FAFSA? And why should you care?
Financial Aid Basics
Financial Aid Glossary
Senior Year Financial Aid Calendar
Tips on how to pay for college
What is the FAFSA? And why should you care?
Financial Aid Basics
Financial Aid Glossary
Senior Year Financial Aid Calendar
Tips on how to pay for college
Financial Aid Checklist
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Many parents believe they will not qualify for FAFSA and so they DO NOT fill it out.
Please DO so anyway! While you may not qualify for a grant at the federal level, many colleges and universities use the FAFSA information to determine financial need, and they have a different threshold for need.
Please DO so anyway! While you may not qualify for a grant at the federal level, many colleges and universities use the FAFSA information to determine financial need, and they have a different threshold for need.
Cal Grant Awards
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Cal Grant A
- Will help pay for tuition and fees at four-year colleges - Award amounts vary by type of college - GPA requirement - Requires that your course of study leads directly to an associate or bachelor’s degree, or qualifies you for transfer from a community college to a bachelor’s degree program |
Cal Grant B
- Provides a living allowance of up to $1,648, in addition to tuition and fee assistance after the first year, at a two- or four-year college - Pays most first-year students a living allowance only, which may be used to pay living expenses, books, supplies and transportation, as well as tuition and fees - When renewed or awarded beyond your first year, you’ll receive the living allowance as well as a tuition and fee award - Requires at least a 2.0 GPA |
Cal Grant C
- Assists with the costs of a technical or career education - Provides up to $1,094 for books, tools and equipment—and up to $2,462 more for tuition and fees if you’ll be attending a school other than a California Community College (community colleges don’t charge tuition and your fees will be waived as a Cal Grant recipient) - Available for up to two years - If you qualify, you’ll receive an email or letter notification to complete the online Cal Grant C Supplement in Web Grants for Students by the deadline. Even though a GPA is not required to apply for a Cal Grant C, you’re still encouraged to submit yours because it can only help your chances of receiving an award. |
California College Promise Grant
For eligible California residents, the California Community Colleges Promise Grant permits enrollment fees to be waived. (Assistance for the purchase of books and supplies must be applied for separately.)
Cash for College Webinar
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launch their futures. It’s free for California 6th - 12th grade students, their parents, and educators.
