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Financial Aid
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) determines initial eligibility for California residents or eligible AB 540 Dream applicants who graduated from a California high school and who will be attending a qualifying institution at least half time (6 or more units).
The deadline to apply for these is March 2 of every year. For students attending California Community Colleges, there is an additional deadline of September 2.
To apply for Cal Grant awards, complete the FAFSA or Dream application and have a GPA verified by the above deadlines. The student's financial aid file must be completed, an eligible academic program (major) on file with the Admissions & Records office, and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standard must be met to qualify.
Disbursement is contingent upon eligibility and funding. Cal Grant eligibility can be found online at https://webgrants.csac. ca.gov.
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 on-time completion. Students enrolled in 12 – 14 credits receive $649 per semester and students who are enrolled in 15 credits or more receive $2,000 per semester. To be considered for this program students must apply for financial aid before March 2nd every year.
CHAFEE GRANT PROGRAM provides grants of up to $5,000 to eligible foster youth. An Independent Living Coordinator with the Department of Public Social Services determines whether a student is an eligible foster youth. Students must be enrolled in college or vocational school at least half time (6 units) during the fall and/or spring semester and must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) before the Chafee grant can be disbursed. The FAFSA application is required for PVC to verify eligibility for this grant.
Disbursement is contingent upon eligibility and funding. An application for this grant can be completed at www.chafee.csac. ca.gov. This grant will be renewed automatically by CSAC if the student meets specific criteria. Each Chafee grant disbursement is released by CSAC during the fall and/or spring semester at which time the Financial Aid office reviews the student’s eligibility prior to the disbursement being released to the student. All disbursement(s) for Chafee grants must be picked up in person with a valid picture ID at your home college.
FEDERAL WORK STUDY (earn up to $5,000 per academic year). The FWS program offers students the opportunity to earn additional funding through part-time employment. It also allows students to gain work experience and pay for a portion of their educational expenses. All positions require that students maintain half-time enrollment (3 units for summer, 6 units for fall and spring) and a minimum 2.0 GPA (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis). To apply for Federal Work Study, students must complete the FAFSA application online at https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa and list the PVC school code #001259. To apply for a FWS position, students must have a completed financial aid file. To view available jobs, view the PVC Current Employment Opportunities website at https://www.paloverde.edu/about-us/ employment.aspx for the link to student employment job listings. Students not qualifying for financial aid may apply for Institutional district work study found at the same link.
OTHER GRANTS
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.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Palo Verde College must follow federal, state, and institutional regulations in administering financial assistance programs. Students must adhere to all federal, state, and institutional guidelines when applying for and receiving financial assistance. If students do not follow the requirements, eligibility may be rescinded. Please review the following guidelines:
ABILITY TO BENEFIT
Beginning in 2012–13, students must have met one of the following requirements to be eligible to receive financial assistance:
High school diploma or GED certificate or
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