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.

State Financial Aid Program

THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FEE WAIVER PROGRAM (BOGG)

The BOGG is offered by the California Community Colleges.  

CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION (CSAC) PROGRAMS

CAL GRANTS

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements for the Cal Grant Programs:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

• Have a valid Social Security Number (SSN)

• Be a California resident

• Be attending at least half- time at a qualifying California college

• Have financial need at the college of attendance

• Be making satisfactory academic progress as determined by the college

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

Federal Financial Aid Programs

FEDERAL PELL GRANT

The Federal Pell Grant provides gift aid assistance to undergraduates who have not yet earned a baccalaureate or first professional degree and who demonstrate financial need.

 FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG)

The FSEOG is a federal grant program designed to supplement other sources of financial aid for students with exceptional need. FSEOG awards are based on financial need and fund availability.

 FEDERAL WORK-STUDY

The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) enables students to earn a portion of their financial aid award through part-time employment either on or off-campus. To be eligible, a student must meet the eligibility requirements for federal financial aid and must maintain good academic standing while employed under the program.