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Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is available for undergraduate study until you receive
your first bachelor’s degree. Federal Pell Grants range from $400 to $4310 per
academic year depending upon your "EFC" (as determined by the federal
government), your cost of attendance, and your enrollment status.
Undergraduate students who have submitted a valid Student Aid Report (SAR) may
qualify for the Federal Pell Grant.
Within six to eight weeks after submitting your application you will receive a
Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Federal Pell Grant processing center. This
form allows us to determine the amount of your award and authorizes us to
disburse your Federal Pell Grant after you enroll.
The deadline to submit a FAFSA to the
federal processor is June 30, 2008. The deadline to complete your file with
the Grossmont College Financial Aid Office is July 7, 2008, or 5 business
days after the last day of enrollment, whichever comes first.
Students who must petition for lack of progress because they did not pass the
appropriate number of units, or whose GPA is below a 2.0 are not eligible for
a retroactive award. In addition, students who have been paid full-time for
Fall and Spring terms have no remaining eligibility for Summer Pell.
Academic Competitiveness Grant
(ACG)
An Academic Competitiveness
Grant will provide up to $750 for the first year of undergraduate study and up
to $1,300 for the second year of undergraduate study to full-time students who
are U.S. citizens eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, and who had successfully
completed a
rigorous high school program,
as determined by the state education agency and recognized by the Secretary of
Education. Second year students must also have maintained a cumulative grade
point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 and successfully completed a full-time
course load. The Academic Competitiveness Grant award is in addition to the
student's Pell Grant award.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
SEOG is a federal grant program for undergraduate students who have
"exceptional need," and have not received a bachelor’s degree. Generally, the
maximum SEOG award at Grossmont College will be $1000 per academic year.
First priority will be given to students enrolled full-time who receive a
Federal Pell Grant and demonstrate exceptional need.
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
EOPS is a state funded program designed primarily for the orientation,
recruitment and retention of California residents who are considered
educationally disadvantaged (as determined by EOPS), have not completed more
than 70 units of degree applicable coursework, are enrolled full-time and
qualify for the Board of Governor’s Grant, method A or B. Students may be
offered grants, book vouchers or work study through the EOPS program.
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
CARE is a state funded program designed to recruit and assist single parent
recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/formerly known as
AFDC) who would like to attend college. CARE provides support services and/or
grant funds to enable academic success and to assist students in attaining
their career and vocational goals.
New Horizons Single Parent Program
New Horizons is a special project funded by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational
Applied Technology Education Act. The program is designed to recruit, orient
and assist single parents with the development of potential ability through
academic support and financial assistance. New Horizons assists single parents
enrolled in a minimum of six units who demonstrate financial need and who are
enrolled or intend to enroll in a vocational education class.
Cal Grant B
Cal Grant B is a grant administered by the California Student Aid Commission
(CSAC). It provides a living allowance for low-income students. The living
allowance ranges from $300 to $1551. This grant is for California residents
only. To apply for this program, submit a FAFSA and a GPA Verification Form
postmarked by March 2.
Cal Grant C
Cal Grant C is a grant administered by the California Student Aid Commission
(CSAC) and is for vocational students from low and middle-income families.
The maximum award is $576. This grant is for California residents only. To
qualify, you must be enrolled in an approved vocational course of study from
four months to two years in length. Cal Grant C’s are awarded for the length
of the vocational course. To apply for the program, submit a FAFSA and a GPA
Verification Form postmarked by March 2.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Grants (BIA)
BIA Grants provide money to help meet the cost of education for Native
American students. The amount of the grant varies according to individual
agencies of the BIA. You may apply if you are at least one-quarter American
Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut, as certified by the BIA and/or tribal group serviced
by the BIA; have financial aid eligibility and scholastic ability; are working
toward an undergraduate degree; and have completed all of the application
requirements. To apply, contact the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs regional
offices or write to the Bureau’s Office of Indian Education, 2800 Cottage Way,
Sacramento, CA 95825, phone (916) 978-6057; or contact the San Diego Indian Human Resource Center, Inc., 4040
30th Street, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92104, Phone (619) 281-5964. The agency
will provide you with their specific BIA Grant application. Complete
appropriate items and send it to the Financial Aid Office. A FAFSA must also
be completed. Watch for deadlines - each agency establishes its own deadline.
Board of Governors (BOG) Waiver
This program waives the enrollment fee (and possibly the health fee) for residents of
California who have financial need. Students will be considered for the fee
waiver as part of the financial aid application process or may apply
separately through the Admissions Office if they:
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Receive AFDC/TANF, SSI, GR or
have a low family income.
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Are dependents of deceased or disabled
veterans who are eligible for benefits under the California Veterans
Dependents Educational Assistance Program.
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Are dependents of deceased law
enforcement/fire suppression personnel killed in the line of duty.
Once qualified, enrollment fees will be waived for the rest of the school
year, including summer, whether a student is taking one class or a full-time
load. Information and applications are available in the Financial Aid Office
and the Admissions and Records Office. You can also
apply for a BOG on-line. The deadline to receive a refund of
registration fees is the last day of each semester. The Board of Governors
Waiver will not be applied retroactively to a prior semester for mandatory
fees.
Chafee Grant
The Chafee Grant Program
gives up to $5,000 annually to current or former foster youth enrolled at
least half time. To apply, a student must complete a FAFSA and the California
Chafee Grant Program Application. The student must be eligible, or have been
eligible for foster care between the 16th and 18th
birthday, and not have reached the 22nd birthday as of July 1,
2007. Students must be making satisfactory progress per the institutions
Title IV guidelines.
Child Development Grant
The Child Development Grant
program is administrated by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). The
program is designed for students who are attending a California Community
College or four-year institution and pursuing a Child Development permit to
teach or supervise in licensed children’s centers. Selected recipients
attending a California Community College are eligible to receive up to $1,000
each academic year. Prior to receiving an award payment, you must sign a
service commitment Agreement to provide one full year of service in a licensed
children’s center for every year you receive the grant.
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