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Financial Aid
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STUDENT SUCCESS COMPLETION GRANT: The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is a financial aid program for Cal Grant B and C recipients attending a California Community College full-time (12 units or more). The purpose of the SSCG grant is to provide students with additional financial aid to help offset the total cost of community college attendance, and to encourage full-time attendance and successful ntime completion.
CalWORKs: CalWORKs is a program for parents receiving cash aid and interested in attending college. If you enroll in our on- campus program, we might be able to assist you. Students enrolled in CalWORKs may be eligible for childcare funding while attending Palo Verde College and working. We can pay for childcare expenses for children up to 13 years of age. We also have jobs available both on and off campus as the opportunity arises based on your field of study. Other services are also available. For further information, contact the CalWORKs Clerk, Alice Dean at (760)921-5514 or CalWORKs Coordinator, Staci Lee at (760)921-5512.
CHAFEE GRANT: The California Chafee Grant Program provides money to current and former foster youth to use for vocational training or college courses. The Chafee Grant Program is a state funded program and is subject to the availability of funds each year. The student must have been in foster care between the ages of 16 to 18. The student must also not have reached his/her 24th birthday as of July 1 of the award year and have been eligible to receive services from the department of Social Services Independent Living Program (ILP). Award amounts are based on need. Applications can be submitted online at www.chafee.csac. ca.gov. For more information contact one of two Foster Youth Liaisons at Palo Verde College, Diana Mendez at (760)921-5536 or Rorie Chambers at (760)921-5559.
COOPERATIVE AGENCIES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION (CARE): CARE is an integral part of EOPS that offers grants to assist with children care costs to qualified CalWORKs/TANF recipients. It also offers monthly meetings with a support group, workshops designed to help the CARE students succeed in college, family oriented social activities and all other services that EOPS offers. Transportation grants may also be available to CARE students. For more information contact the CARE office at (760)921-5402
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM AND SERVICES (EOPS): Book vouchers are available and provided through the EOPS Program on a first come, first serve basis. Funds are available for books only, not supplies. Qualified students must meet eligibility requirements to obtain these services. Students are encouraged to participate in an EOPS orientation and meet with a counselor to learn more about the benefits of obtaining EOPS services. These services are offered each year depending upon state budget funds.
CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT: The California Dream Act will allow AB540 students for state financial assistance without a Social Security number. This applies to state funded programs and scholarships such as the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (CCPG), Cal Grant, Chafee and scholarships. This does not apply to any Federal programs such as Pell, FSEOG Grants, Federal Work Study or loans. Students wishing to apply for this aid under this new program will be required to complete the California Dream Act Application. The Dream Act Application is now available on-line at: https://dream.csac.cca.gov
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS GRANT: Full-time students who are at least 25% American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut and recognized by a tribal group may apply for a grant. To request an application, call the Bureau of Indian Education at (202)208- 6123, or visit their website at www.bie.edu.
Many students attending Palo Verde College receive assistance from a variety of programs: Cal Grant B, Cal Grant C and scholarships. Although the college does not determine the awards for these programs, we help distribute the funds. Information about individual scholarship programs are posted in the Student Services Office and applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.
FOSTER YOUTH SUCCESS INITIATIVE (FYSI): Foster Youth Success Initiative is designed for current or former foster youth. To be eligible for FYSI, a student must have been in a County foster youth services program from age 13 and up and provide official documentation from the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). FYSI promotes student’s success with priority one registration, waiving academic progress requirements for the California College Promise Fee Waiver and extending the age requirement for the Chafee Grant as well as helping complete the Chafee Grant application. For more information contact one of two Foster Youth Liaisons at Palo Verde College, Diana Mendez at (760)921-5536 or Rorie Chambers at (760)921-5559.
You have the responsibility to:
1. Review and consider all information about the college’s programs before enrolling.
2. Complete the financial aid application accurately and submit it on time. Intentional misrepresentation on an application for
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