Grants

Grants are "Need-based aid" that students do not have to repay as long as they maintain the requirements to keep them. This page highlights the grants that students may be eligible for by completing a financial aid application each year.

Federal Grants are funded by the U.S. Department of Education. To apply and be considered for these Grants, students must submit a Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) every year. As mentioned above, these Grants are need based. Meaning, not all students who file a FAFSA will be eligible for this type of aid. Please click on link provided down below to receive more information regarding these awards:

Federal Grants List
Type Availability
Federal Pell Grant Undergraduate
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Undergraduate
Teacher Education Assistance for College & Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Undergraduate & Graduate
All State based aid requires the completion of a financial aid application by the designated State priority deadline every year (Usually March 2nd).

State Grants are funded by the State of California. Most funding for these awards are provided by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) or by the University itself at a limited budget. Just like with Federal Grants, a financial aid application is required to be submitted for consideration - FAFSA or CADAA.

Institutional Aid List
Type Availability
State University Grant (SUG) Undergraduate & Graduate
Educational Opportunity & Pathway Programs (EOP) Grant Undergraduate
Summer Enrollment Grant (SEG) Undergraduate
California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) Programs List
Type Availability
Cal Grant A or B Undergraduate
Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) Undergraduate
Chafee Grant Undergraduate
Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Graduate

Separate applications or documents may be required in addition to the financial aid application, depending on which award you are applying for. Please click on link provided down below to receive more information regarding these awards.