financial aid and scholarships
feDeral Programs
PELL Grants
Based on financial need, the PELL Grant does not have to be repaid. All students applying for campus-based
federal and/or state assistance must apply for the Pell Grant by completing the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA).
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are for students with the most financial need. Awards are
made on a first-come, first-served basis until designated funds are exhausted.
Academic Competitive Grant (ACG)
The Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) is available for first year college students who graduated from
high school after January 1, 2006, and for second year college students who graduated from high school after
January 1, 2005. An ACG will provide up to $750 for the first year of undergraduate study and up to $1300
for the second year of undergraduate study to full-time students who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant
and who have successfully completed a rigorous high school program, as determined by the state or local
education agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education. Eligibility must be certified by the student’s
high school. Second year students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0.
TRIO-Student Support Services (SSS)
The Student Support Services Program (SSS) provides students with additional opportunities for academic
development, assists them with basic college requirements, and helps to motivate students to successfully
complete their postsecondary education. This program provides instruction in basic study skills; academic,
financial, or personal counseling; assistance in securing admission and financial aid for enrollment in four-
year institutions; information about career options; mentoring; special services for students with limited
English proficiency; direct financial assistance to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal PELL
Grants. To qualify students must be either: low income, disabled, or a first generation college student.
Applications are available in the Student Services Office.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
The Federal Work-Study program provides jobs for students who have financial aid eligibility. Students are
paid at least the current minimum wage, but some salaries are higher based on the type of work and the
skills required. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis until designated funds are exhausted.
Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP)
Stafford Loans are low interest loans made to students enrolled in at least 6 units (half-time enrollment). A
lender list is available in the financial aid office and provides students with comparisons of loan provisions
for various lending agencies. Students must repay loans. Repayment begins 6 months after the student
discontinues their study program, graduates, or drops below half-time enrollment.
PLUS Loans
Parent loans are available to assist families in meeting the costs of education. A lender list is available in the
financial aid office and provides parents with comparisons of loan provisions for various lending agencies.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant
Bureau of Indian Affairs Grants are available to full-time Native American students who are recognized by their
tribal group as being at least one-quarter American Indian, Aleut or Eskimo. Students may apply through the
appropriate tribal group. If a student is a member of a tribe or nation they should contact the Bureau’s Office of
Indian Education, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825, or phone (916) 978-6058 to learn more.
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