Types of Aid Available*
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Work Study (FWS)
• State Cal Grant B and C
• State Board of Governors Waiver (BOGW) Scholarships
• Federal Direct Loans
• Chafee Grant
• Full-Time Student Success Grant (Cal Grant B or C recipient with full-time enrollment)
* Information regarding types and amount of aid is as accurate at time of print; changes may have occurred since then.
Federal Pell Grants
A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have
not earned a bachelor degree or professional degree. You must be enrolled in an eligible program of study and not be in
default on any federal aid program. These grants may be used for tuition, fees, books, transportation, and living expenses.
The maximum Pell Grant award for the 2017 –18 award year is $5,920. The maximum amount can change each award
year and depends on program funding. The amount you get, though, will depend not only on your financial need, but
also on your costs to attend school, and your status as a full-time or part-time student. When you file the FAFSA, you’re
automatically considered for a Pell Grant. Visit
to apply online.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant does not need to be paid back. Colleges award these federal grants
ranging between $100 and $4,000 per year to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Priority is given to
Pell Grant recipients with a zero expected family contribution (EFC) who meet the priority filing deadline for Mt. SAC. Funding
for this program is very limited. To learn more, go to
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Federal Work Study is money you work for. If you’re offered Federal Work-Study, the College will help you find a part-time
job on campus. It is recommended that you seek a work-study position that is related to your studies and career plans, or in
community service. You’ll earn at least the higher of the federal or state minimum wage. To learn more, go to
.
State Cal Grant A
Cal Grant A assists with tuition and fees at public and independent colleges, and some private career colleges. State Cal
Grants do not need to be paid back. If you receive a Cal Grant A but choose to attend a California Community College first,
you may reserve your award for up to three years until you transfer to a four-year college, if you continue to qualify. Contact
the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to have your grant placed on reserve. When you transfer, be sure to let the
financial aid office of the school you’ll be transferring to and CSAC know that you have a reserve grant.
State Cal Grant B
Cal Grant B assists low-income students attending community colleges with living expenses and books. State Cal Grants do
not need to be paid back. The award for California Community College students is $1,670 and may be used for books, living
expenses and transportation. For the Cal Grant B, your course of study must be for at least one academic year.
Recipients of the Cal Grant B can also receive an additional grant called the Full-Time Student Success Grant for maintaining
full-time enrollment (12 units each term); annual award is $600 or $300 each term.
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