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 |
$750-$7,395 |
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 |
$150-$750 |
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 |
Depends on grade level and dependency status |
Unsubsidized: Student is responsible for the interest; must be at least half-time; financial need is not required |
Depends on grade level and dependency status |
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Federal Work-Study |
Money earned while in school; doesn't need to be repaid | Earn through a job on or off campus | Up to $3,000 |
Cal-Grant |
Grant: free money that doesn't need to be repaid | Must complete GPA verification form and FAFSA before March 2 | Cal-Grant B: $1,672 Cal-Grant C: $1,094 |
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 | |||
Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG)
The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is a financial aid program for Cal Grant B and C recipients attending a California Community College full-time (12 units or more). |
Grant: free money that doesn't need to be repaid
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Eligibility Criteria
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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 |