State-Based Financial Aid
Cal Grants – Cal Grant awards are state-funded monetary grants given to California
residents to help pay for college expenses and do not have to be paid back. The
amount of a Cal Grant, which is always contingent upon state funding, varies
depending upon what type of Cal Grant award students receive. Cal Grant A
recipients attending a community college will not receive any payment as the award
may be held in reserve for two years for use when they transfer to a university. Cal
Grant B award recipients may receive up to $1,656 at a California community
college, and Cal Grant C recipients may receive up to $576 at a California
community college.
Full-Time Student Success Grant
Full-Time Student Success Grants (FTSSG) are awarded to students who are
receiving the Cal Grant B Access Award and taking 12 units or more. The intent of
FTSSG funding is to support student persistence, retention and success.
Chafee Grant
– Chafee Grant recipients may qualify for up to $5,000 per year as
long as they are current or former foster youth who have not reached their 22nd
birthday as of July 1st of the award year.
Freeze Date Implementation
The freeze date will lock units as of the census date for fall and spring semesters to
determine financial aid eligibility for the term. This means that any changes to unit
load following the census date (e.g., registration in late-start classes, course
withdrawals) will not result in changes to financial aid awards unless a student
drops from all units. Students need to register early for classes in order to receive
the maximum financial aid award.
For additional information about Financial Aid, please call
310-900-1600, ext. 2935,visit us online at
or
visit the Financial Aid Office in Room E-17.
47
