State Financial Aid Program
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
FEE WAIVER PROGRAM (BOGG)
The BOGG is offered by the California Community
Colleges.
CAL GRANTS
Students must meet the following eligibility
requirements for the Cal Grant Programs:
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Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
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Have a valid Social Security Number (SSN)
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Be a California resident
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Be attending at least half- time at a qualifying California college
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Have financial need at the college of attendance
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Be making satisfactory academic progress as determined by the college
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Have not already earned a bachelor’s or professional degree, or the equivalent.
DEADLINES:
First deadline is March 2, 2009
A second deadline for community college applicants is September 2, 2009, but we highly recommend that applicants meet the March 2 deadline when more funding is available.Students must submit the FAFSA by the deadline date to apply for the Cal Grant. Students must submit a GPA Verification by the deadline dates to the California Student Aid Commission. GPA verification for students enrolled within the Los Angeles Community College District will be electronically sent to the Commission by the deadline date for those who meet specific criteria.
TYPES OF GRANTS AVAILABLE
Entitlement Grants
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Cal Grant A – provides grant funds to help pay for tuition/fees at qualifying institutions offering baccalaureate degree programs. If you receive a Cal Grant A but choose to attend a CA community college first, your award will be held in reserve for up to three years until you transfer to a four-year college.
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Cal Grant B – provides subsistence payments for new recipients in the amount of $1,551 for a full-time, full year award. Payments are reduced accordingly for three-quarter and half-time enrollment for each payment period. Cal Grant B recipients who transfer to a tuition/fee charging school after completing one or two years at a community college may have their grant increased to include tuition and fees as well as subsistence.
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Cal Grant Transfer Entitlement Award is for eligible CA community college students who are transferring to a four-year college and are under age 24 as of December 31 of the award year.
Competitive Grants
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Cal Grant A and B awards are used for the same purpose as the A and B entitlement awards, except that they are not guaranteed and the number of awards is limited.
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Cal Grant C recipients are selected based on financial need and vocational aptitude. Students must be enrolled in a vocational program at a California Community College, independent college, or vocational college, in a course of study lasting from four months to two years. Cal Grant C awards may not be used to pursue a four-year degree program, graduate study, or general education.
CHAFEE GRANT
The California Chafee Grant Program provides free money to foster youth and former foster youth to use for college courses or vocational school training.
