A grant is money we send to you in the form of a check (or direct deposit) which you can use to buy text books and other class supplies. Grants make up most of your financial aid money. You apply for grants by submitting your financial aid application, however if further steps are needed to determine your eligibility for a particular grant we will email your student email account to let you know. Unlike loans you are not required to repay grant money provided you continue to meet the basic eligibility requirements.
Click on each grant below to review basic eligibility requirements.
- Award is primarily based on financial need
- Amount varies from student to student and is awarded once every academic school year
- Payment is based on number of units enrolled in and attending, and are paid via check or direct deposit generally twice per semester
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive payment
- Award is primarily based on financial need
- Amount varies from student to student and is awarded once every academic school year
- Payment is based on number of units enrolled in and attending, and are paid via check or direct deposit generally twice per semester
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive payment
Cal Grants are offered by the State of California to students attending eligible California institutions of higher education. The Cal Grant program is administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). Grants are funds that do not have to be repaid as long as you complete your courses successfully.
Cal Grant A & B generally cover up to 4 years of full time attendance (typically 2 years of that at a community college). In order to graduate within 4 years a student must take at least 15 units per semester.
- Provides students with additional financial aid to help offset the cost of California Community College attendance and encourages completion at a faster pace
- Award is based on student financial need
- To qualify a student must be a recipient of a Cal Grant B or C award
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Be a California resident or exempt from paying nonresident tuition
- Be enrolled in at least 12 units per term (falling below 12 units may result in repayment)
Chafee Grant
- If you are or were in foster care, have financial need and are under 27 years old, 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, as well as schools in other states.
- For further information about the California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth and to apply online visit Chafee Grant.
