Types of Financial Aid

Program	Type of Aid	Program Details	AHC Annual Amount
Federal Pell Grant	Grant: free money that doesn't need to be repaid	Available to undergraduate students	$555-$5,550
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)	Grant: free money that doesn't need to be repaid	For undergraduate students with exceptional financial need; funds depend on availability of school	$600
Federal Work-Study	Money earned while in school; doesn't need to be repaid	Earn through a job on or off campus	$3,000
Cal-Grant	Grant: free money that doesn't need to be repaid	Must complete GPA verification form and FAFSA before March 2^nd Cal-Grant A: For university; this grant can be put on reserve until student transfers Cal-Grant B: For community college students with exceptional financial need Cal-Grant C: For occupational or technical program	Cal-Grant B: $1,551 Cal-Grant C: $576
Federal Student Loans	Money that has to be repaid with interest	Subsidized: US Dept. of Ed pays interest while student is in school, during grace period and deferment periods; must be enrolled at least half-time and have financial need Unsubsidized: Student is responsible for the interest; must be at least half-time; financial need is not required	Depends on grade level and dependancy status
Scholarships	Grant: free money that doesn't need to be repaid	Students can apply for various scholarships. Each scholarship may have different requirements and deadlines	Varies

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