Federal Grants
Federal Grants are funded by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). To apply for Federal Grants, students must submit a Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) every year. Federal Grants are need-based awards. Not all students who file a FAFSA will be eligible for this aid type.
For more detailed information on Federal grants, please see the Federal Student Aid (FSA) website.
Gift aid for Undergraduate and Teaching Credential students with exceptional financial need. Amounts offered on the Student Center is based on the assumption that the student will be in 12 units or more. Students who enroll in less than 12 units will have a prorated (adjusted) amount.
| Amount of Units (Per semester) | Enrollment Status | Disbursement Percentage (Enrollment Intensity) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 or more | Full-time | 100% |
| 11 | Three quarter time | 92% |
| 10 | Three quarter time | 83% |
| 9 | Three quarter time | 75% |
| 8 | Half time | 67% |
| 7 | Half time | 58% |
| 6 | Half time | 50% |
| 5 | Less than half time | 42% |
| 4 | Less than half time | 33% |
| 3 | Less than half time | 25% |
| 2 | Less than half time | 17% |
| 1 | Less than half time | 8% |
IMPORTANT REMINDER: The amount of your Pell Grant is dependent on your Student Aid Index (SAI) number, which can be found in your FAFSA Submission Summary after completing your FAFSA.
Gift aid for Undergraduate (Freshman and Sophomore) students with exceptional financial need, with awards ranging from $200 to $700 per academic year. A student must have submitted a FAFSA by the State priority deadline (May 2nd for the 2024-2025 school year - Fall 2024 & Spring 2025)
Minimum Enrollment Requirement: 12 units.