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FEDERAL PROGRAMS
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- FSEOG Grant
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are for students
with exceptional financial need. The grant does not have to be repaid.
Awards are made on a first-come basis until designated funds are exhausted.
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- Federal Work-Study
The Federal Work-Study program provides jobs for students who qualify for
financial aid. Students are paid at least the current state minimum wage,
but some salaries are higher based on the type of work and the skills
required. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis until
designated funds are exhausted. For more information contact Jodi Beynon at (530) 283-0202 x 288
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- Direct Loan Program
Direct Loans are low-interest loans for students and parents to help pay for the cost of a student's education after high school. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education, With the Direct Loan Program, FRC students and parents will have access to a secure, dependable and affordable source of funds to finance their educational costs. For more information on Direct Loans you can go to www.studentloans.gov
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STATE PROGRAMS
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- Cal Grant
Cal Grants are California state-funded grants that may be applied toward
meeting educational expenses at California colleges. Students must complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Cal Grant
verification form to apply. You may check the status of your Cal Grant award by going to: CSAC - WebGrants For Students.
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- Cal Grant A
May be used at four-year colleges only, although they may be granted and
held in reserve for students attending community colleges with the intention
of transferring. Grants are awarded on the basis of grades as well as
financial need.
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- Cal Grant B
May be used at both two-year and four-year colleges, and may be awarded to
part-time students. Grants are awarded based on grades, disadvantaged
background and financial need.
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- Cal Grant C
For students enrolled in two-year vocational programs at two- year colleges.
Part-time students may apply for this grant which is awarded on the basis of
financial need, vocational interests, and grades.
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Chafee Grants
The California Chafee Grant Program provides funding to current or former foster youth to use for career and technical training or college courses. The Chafee Grant Program, also known as the Education and Training Voucher (ETV), is a federally funded program and is subject to the availability of federal funds each year. For more information please visit our Financial Aid office or the official web site at www.chafee.csac.ca.gov.
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Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOG)
Fee waivers are available to pay the costs of enrollment. Effective Summer 2011 Health and Transit fees WILL NOT be paid by the BOG. Supported by the California Community Colleges through the Board of
Governors, fee waivers (BOG) are available to all qualifying students,
regardless of how many units they are carrying.
Unlike other forms of financial aid, fee
waivers are designed to be awarded immediately. Students may fill out
the BOG Application and submit proper documentation at the time
of their registration. Students who file the FAFSA are automatically considered for the BOG Fee Waiver.
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Students qualify for a fee waiver if they are
California residents and meet any of the following criteria:
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- The student has completed the FAFSA, and received a current Student
Aid Report (SAR) which documents eligibility. Even if the student is not
eligible for federal financial aid, he or she may still qualify for a fee
waiver. The student (or student's family) is
receiving TANF/AFDC, SSI or General Assistance. Documentation:
Verification that he or she is a current recipient of TANF/ AFDC, SSI, or
General Assistance.
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- The student is the dependent of a deceased
or disabled Veteran and does not exceed income levels required. This fee
waiver is available through the local veterans affairs office.
- You are eligible as a recipient of the
Congressional Medal of Honor or as a child of a recipient, or a dependent
of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
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Students who are eligible for fee waivers may
also be eligible for other forms of financial aid such as scholarships, PELL
grants, work study assignments and other state and federal grant and loan
programs. These programs are all designed to help students meet educational
costs such as books, transportation and living expenses. .
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