The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the most important resources a student can apply for to help fund their college education. Regardless of income, every student should file a FAFSA application.
Below are some of the grants that are available. Grants are a type of aid that does not need to be paid back!
| Fund | Full Time (12 Units) |
Three Quarter Time (9-11.99 Units) |
Half Time (6-8.99 Units) |
Less Than Half Time (<5.99 Units) |
|
| Pell Grant | Up to $7,395 | Up to $5,546 | Up to $3,698 | Up to $1,849 | |
| CA College Promise Grant (Waives Tuition) | Up to $1,932 | Up to $1,932 | Up to $1,932 | Up to $1,932 | |
| Federal Work Study | Up to $6,000 | Up to $6,000 | Up to $6,000 | Not Eligible | |
| Federal SEOG | Up to $500 | Up to $500 | Up to $500 | Not Eligible | |
| Cal Grant | Up to $1,648 | Up to $1,236 | Up to $824 | Not Eligible | |
| Cal Grant (with dependents) |
Up to $6,000 | Up to $4,500 | Up to $3,000 | Not Eligible | |
| Chafee | Up to $5,000 | Up to $5,000 | Up to $5,000 | Not Eligible | |
| Student Success Completion Grant | Up to $8,000 (15+ Units) | Up to $2,596 (12-14.99 Units) | Not Eligible | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
| Potential Financial aid award |
$36,475 | $24,714 | $20,954 | $3781 | |
*All calculations above are estimated based on the 2023-24 Award year Annual amounts with a 0 EFC (Expected Family Contribution)*
