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Each year, students are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov and the California Promise Grant (formerly called BOG Waiver application) or, for AB540 students, the Dream Act application (instead of the FAFSA) and the California Promise Grant, to be considered for any of the following programs:
California Dream Act
The California Dream Act of 2011 became law through the passage of two state bills. AB 130 relating to private scholarships and AB 131 relating to Financial Aid Administered by the State of California.
The California Dream Act allows students who meet certain criteria (as defined by AB 540) to apply for and, if eligible, receive: ➢ Privately-funded scholarships
➢ Board of Governors Fee Waivers
➢ Assistance from EOP&S, CARE or CalWORKs
➢ State financial aid like Cal Grants and Chaffee Grants
California Promise Grant
Did you update your California Promise Grant? Check your InsideBC Student Account Summary to verify if the California Promise Grant formerly known as Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver has been processed. Please allow 24 hours from the time that classes are officially added for the fee waiver to process.
Federal Pell Grant
Federal grant program based upon need, cost of attendance and level of enrollment.
Federal Supplemental Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant provides additional grant assistance for students with exceptional financial need.
Federal Work Study
On-campus employment is available through Federal Work-Study (FWS), a federally funded program for students who can demonstrate financial need and enrollment in six or more units. Employment is used to fund college expenses.
Scholarships
More than 500 scholarships are awarded each year to students who file Scholarship Applications with the Office of Financial Aid. The Bakersfield College Foundation, as well as community organizations and individuals, offer scholarships based upon financial need and academic merit. The scholarship application process is now online. The application process opens in October. Check the Financial Aid website for additional information.
Some Bakersfield College scholarships have certain requirements including major, class level, or even graduation from a particular high school. Scholarships are awarded to incoming, continuing and transferring students. Generally a student must have at least a 2.50 GPA, although some scholarships are awarded to students with a lower average who meet special criteria or need or possess special qualifications. Scholarships are awarded only once each academic year.
Outside Scholarships
There are many outside scholarships available to qualified students. Business firms, organizations and four-year colleges provide scholarships for students. You can learn more about how to apply at https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/finaid/scholarships
Direct Loans
Direct Loans are low-interest loans for students and parents to help pay for the cost of a student's education. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education rather than a bank or other financial institution.
Plus Loans
Loans for parents with good credit histories.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
To be eligible to receive federal and state aid, you must be maintaining progress toward a degree, certificate or transfer. Maintaining SAP means that you must: 1) complete at least 67% of the units you attempt (pace calculation); 2) maintain a cumulative institutional GPA of 2.0 or higher; and 3) complete your educational program within the Maximum
Timeframe allowed.
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