Financial Aid Awards

Your financial aid package is likely to include funds from the Student Financial Assistance Programs. These programs, administered by the U.S. Department of Education, provide 70% of all student financial assistance (over $40 billion a year):

	Federal Pell Grant
	Available to undergraduate students only. Awards range from $200 to $4,176 - these are grants which do not have to be repaid.

	Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
	It is a federal grant for students entering college who have completed a rigorous high school curriculum. The award is $650.00 for year-1 and $1,300.00 for year-2 student respectively. View more information on the Academic Competitiveness Grant

	FSEOG
	Federal Supplemental educational Opportunity Grants are limited funds that are awarded by the school. The FSEOG is available to very low income students only; awards range from $100-$600 depending on availability of funds.
	Federal Work-Study
	Federal Work-Study provides jobs to undergraduate and graduate students who are paid an hourly rate at minimum wage or above. Jobs are provided on and off campus, with hourly wages paid directly to the student to help with educational expenses.
	Cal Grant B
	In most instances, Cal Grant B participants will receive $1,551 in access costs during the first year in the post-secondary institution. In subsequent years, the award may include an additional amount to pay tuition and/or fees at a public or private four-year college or university or other qualifying institution.
	Cal Grant C
	Cal Grant C awards provide tuition/fees and supplies for students training for vocational careers. Funding is available for up to 24 months, depending on the length of the program. Awards pay up to $2,592 for tuition/fees and up to $276 for tools, books and supplies. A Cal Grant C award, at a community college, pays up to $276 for tools, books and equipment.
	Chafee Grant
	The Chafee Grant is for students who are or were in foster care on their 16th birthday, have not yet reached 22 years of age, and are attending college or a vocational school. The Grant gives up to $5,000 annually. To apply, please come to the financial aid office.
	Americorps
	Americorps is a program that will allow you to earn money for college, or pay back a student loan through volunteer time in the local, state, or federal government aid programs. Visit the Americorps website for more information.