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Financial Aid
10. At any time on or after July 1, 2018, were you determined to be an unaccompanied youth who was homeless or were self- supporting and at risk of being homeless, as determined by (a) your high school or district homeless liaison, (b) the director of an emergency shelter or transitional housing program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or (c) the director of a runaway or homeless youth basic center or transitional living program?
PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
PELL GRANT: Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. It is restricted to undergraduate students. Eligibility is established by the federal government, and the grant is targeted to students with high need. The award adjusts to students’ actual enrollment status. Students never attending a course or withdrawing from all their courses could face repayment of all received Pell Grant monies. Pell award for the school year 2020-2021 ranges from $1 - $6,345.
The amount received is based on your EFC (Expected Family Contribution), the cost of attendance at Palo Verde College, whether you are a full-time, three-quarter time, part-time, or less than halftime student and the number of semesters attended during the school year.
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG): FSEOG is an award that helps students fund their education. It is specifically for undergraduate students with priority given to Pell Grant recipients. Due to limited funds, grants will be given to those students with the lowest Expected Family contribution (EFC). Award ranges from $100 - $700 per year.
FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM (FWS): The Federal Work-Study Program is a Federal program that provides jobs for students who qualify for financial aid. The amount awarded is based on need and on the availability of funds. Students must be enrolled at least half time (6 units) and maintain a 2.00 (“C” average) GPA to be eligible. Work-study jobs are located both on campus and off. Students earn an hourly rate and are paid twice a month.
VETERAN SERVICES: The Palo Verde College Veteran Services Office is a liaison between the student and the Department of Veteran Affairs providing educational services to students, veterans, survivors and dependents of a veteran that is eligible for Veteran Education Benefits. For more information on eligibility, how to apply, or other veteran benefits, resources and additional information visit the Palo Verde College Financial Aid Office located in Student Services in the John O. Crain Building. Enrollment Certification and Limitations for Student Veterans.
Upon submission of a Veteran Statement of Responsibility and necessary documentation to the Veteran Services Office, eligible students will be certified for courses that fall within their Veterans Affairs approved program. The Veteran Services Office will only certify courses that are required for a student’s program of study. Students wanting to take additional courses that are not required for his/her program of study can self-pay for the courses or use other funding, such as financial aid or scholarship, in such circumstances, students must notify the Veteran Services Office. Certification will be processed approximately a day after Census Date and not during the registration period. To submit a Veteran Statement of Responsibility, stop by the Palo Verde College Financial Aid Office located in Student Services in the John O. Crain Building.
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT-CCPG (FORMERLY THE BOGW): The CCPG is a state-wide award exclusively to California Community Colleges for California residents (including Dream Act Students (AB540), if applicable) who show financial need. The CCPG is a non-monetary award that will waive the $46 per unit tuition fee.
California Community College students who receiving the CCPG must meet a minimum academic and progress standard to remain eligible for the CCPG. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successfully complete at least 50% of all attempted units. Students who do not meet these standards and/or a combination of both for two consecutive primary terms, will lose eligibility for the CCPG.
CAL GRANT: Preliminary eligibility is determined by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). GPA verifications are electronically submitted eligible students. Students who have not completed the appropriate number of units and would like to apply will have to take a GPA Verification Form to the previous school of attendance for completion.
FAFSA applications must be postmarked no later than March 2, 2020, to be considered for a Cal Grant. California Community College students have an additional deadline of September 2, 2020 to apply for the Competitive Cal Grant (students must be enrolled in a California Community College for Fall 2020). It is the student’s responsibility, if awarded a Cal Grant, and do not plan on attending the current academic year to notify the Commission. Students will be placed in a Leave of Absence status to avoid being dropped from the recipient list. CSAC recommends student create a WebGrants4Students account to access their award information. Visit https://www.csac.ca.gov/webgrants-4-students for more information. Students may notify the Financial
CALIFORNIA STATE PROGRAMS
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