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Financial aid programs
State Programs
For state programs, you must be a California resident.
CC Promise Grant
permits enrollment fees to be waived for eligible California residents.
The EOPS program provides students with Academic Advising, Counseling, Transfer Information,
Peer Advisers, Book Awards, Grants, and Meal Tickets. For more information, see our
EOPS section of our website.
A
Cal Grant
is money for college you don't have to pay back. To qualify, you must apply for the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application
(CADAA) by the deadline and meet the eligibility and financial requirements as well
as any minimum GPA requirements. Cal Grants can be used at any University of California,
California State University or California Community College, as well as qualifying
independent and career colleges or technical schools in California.
Cal Grant is offered by the State of California and is open to California residents
attending a college or university in California. The grant has an annual application
deadline of March 2 for the following academic year, and is based on need, income
and GPA. For California Community College students only, a second deadline of September
2nd has been established. Students must file a FAFSA or Dream Act application and
a GPA Verification prior to the deadline, in order to be considered. The Cal Grant
is based on residency, proof of need, income, GPA, and other ‘point' based criteria.
Income and asset ceilings, determined by California Student Aid Commission (CSAC),
will be checked annually for all new and continuing students.
If you are or were in foster care for at least one day, between the ages of 16 and
18 as a dependent or ward of the court and have financial need, you may qualify for
up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You don't have to
pay this money back. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for child
care, transportation and rent while you're in school. You can use your
Chafee Grant
at any eligible California college or university or career or technical school, as
well as schools in other states.
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The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is a new grant which began in Fall 2018
for Cal Grant B and C recipients attending a California Community College full-time
(12 units or more). Students will be automatically reviewed for eligibility if they
meet the eligibility requirements below. The SSCG provides students with an additional
$1298 - $4000 annually depending on the number of units they enroll in. A student
must complete a FAFSA or a Dream act application.
Students attending a UC, CSU or CCC who have dependent children, receiving more than
half of their support from you and who are under the age of 18, might be eligible
to receive the Student With Dependent Children Grant (
https://www.csac.ca.gov/students-dependents
), an access award of up to $6,000 for eligible Cal Grant B or up to $4,000 for eligible
Cal Grant C recipients. The award amounts will be prorated to be consistent with the
students' enrollment status: full-time, three-quarter-time, half-time.
The California Community Colleges Finish Line Scholars Program supports students to
ensure they stay on track with their education and complete a degree, certificate,
or transfer to a four-year college or university.
The program is intended to help eliminate regional educational gaps through the distribution
of emergency financial aid to students facing unexpected hardships and scholarships
to students who are well on their way toward a finish line goal of transferring to
a college or university or completing a certificate or degree.
To access DREAM Act information, visit the
DREAMers Success Center
Federal Programs
Federal Aid Programs require that a student have a high school diploma or a General
Education Development (GED) certificate.
The
Pell Grant program
is the largest federal student grant program. Pell grant is the foundation to a student's
financial aid package. Pell is an entitlement program, which means, if the student
meets all requirements, they will receive a Pell Grant. Eligibility for a Pell Grant
is determined by the federal government. Students are eligible to receive a Pell Grant
at Porterville College for a maximum time frame of 90 attempted units based on academic
progress. Attendance at other institutions will be considered in determining eligibility
whether or not financial aid was received.
Where do I apply?
To get a
Pell grant
, you must complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Some Requirements
Federal Pell Grant regulations require enrollment in an eligible program leading to
a degree, certificate, or transfer requirements.
Federal Pell Grant payments will be adjusted based upon your enrollment status at
the time each payment is processed. However, if you drop units at any time during
the semester, you may not be eligible to receive further payment and/or you may owe
all or a portion of your first payment to the institution and/or the U.S. Department
of Education. See Return to Title IV Alert on homepage of Financial Aid website.
Enrollment status includes only eligible units as outlined in the
Terms of Agreement/Satisfactory Academic Progress Regulations
found in the Financial Aid section of the site.
How much will I receive?
The amount of your Federal Pell Grant award has been
calculated
from the information reported on your Student Aid Report (SAR) and is based upon
your enrollment in 12 or more eligible units each semester.
When will I receive payment?
The Fall & Spring payments will be calculated based on enrollment
one week
prior to the beginning of the semester.
Payments will be issued on the Friday prior to the start of the semester. ½ of the
award is issued in the Fall, ½ of the award is issued in the Spring. There are 2 (two)
disbursements each semester. See below.
Important Disbursement Information for Pell Grants
Pell Grants are disbursed in two payments each semester (first disbursement: 50%,
second disbursement: 50%) in accordance with the disbursement schedule. The amount
of your disbursement is based on the number of units you are actively enrolled in
7 days prior to the disbursement date.
If you drop units, your second disbursement will be adjusted/reduced/canceled.
If you drop units, you may be in overpayment. You will be notified of the overpayment
by mail.
If you are not enrolled full-time, your Pell Grant will be prorated as follows:
12 or more units, No adjustment, 100% of award
9 - 11.5 units, 75% of award letter amount (Semester Award x 0.75)
6 - 8.5 units, 50% of award letter amount (Semester Award x 0.50)
0.5 - 5.5 units, Contact a Financial Aid Technician
Pell Grant Disbursements
Pell grant payments are disbursed in
2 payments per semester
. Starting in the 2024-2025 award year, the way your Pell Grant eligibility is calculated
is changing from the old system of enrollment level categories to a new approach of
enrollment intensity. Instead of the previous classifications like “full-time,” “three-quarter
time,” “half-time,” and “less-than-half-time,” your Pell Grant award will now be determined
based on your enrollment intensity.
Unsure about how your payment is calculated? Read important information about Pell
Grant enrollment intensity.
What is Enrollment Intensity?
Enrollment intensity is a percentage that represents how many units you are taking
compared to a full-time course load. Your Pell Grant award will now be calculated
based on this enrollment intensity percentage, rather than the old enrollment level
categories.
This new enrollment intensity system provides a more flexible and accurate way to
calculate your Pell Grant, tailoring the award amount to your actual enrollment level
rather than fitting into broad categories.
Please keep in mind, the chart below is only for the Federal Pell Grant. Other aid,
such as Cal Grant, will still use the old system of Enrollment Level to award (Full-time,
3/4 Time, 1/2 Time, etc.) See chart below:
Maximum Pell Amounts
Units
Previous Enrollment
Enrollment Intensity %
Fall
Spring
Full Year
12+
Full-time
100
$3,698.00
$3,697.00
$7,395.00
11.5
Full-time
96
$3,550.00
$3,549.00
$7,099.00
11
Full-time
92
$3,402.00
$3,401.00
$6,803.00
10.5
Full-time
88
$3,254.00
$3,254.00
$6,508.00
10
Full-time
83
$3,069.00
$3,069.00
$6,138.00
9.5
Full-time
79
$2,921.00
$2,921.00
$5,842.00
9
Three-quarter-time
75
$2,773.00
$2,773.00
$5,546.00
8.5
Three-quarter-time
71
$2,625.00
$2,625.00
$5,250.00
8.0
Three-quarter-time
67
$2,478.00
$2,477.00
$4,955.00
7.5
Three-quarter-time
63
$2,330.00
$2,329.00
$4,659.00
7.0
Three-quarter-time
58
$2,145.00
$2,144.00
$4,289.00
6.5
Three-quarter-time
54
$1,997.00
$1,996.00
$3,993.00
6.0
Half-time
50
$1,849.00
$1,849.00
$3,698.00
5.5
Half-time
46
$1,701.00
$1,701.00
$3,402.00
5.0
Half-time
42
$1,553.00
$1,553.00
$3,106.00
4.5
Half-time
38
$1,405.00
$1,405.00
$2,810.00
4.0
Half-time
33
$1,220.00
$1,220.00
$2,440.00
3.5
Half-time
29
$1,073.00
$1,072.00
$2,145.00
3.0
Half-time
25
$925.00
$924.00
$1,849.00
2.5
Half-time
21
$777.00
$776.00
$1,553.00
2.0
Half-time
17
$629.00
$628.00
$1,257.00
1.5
Half-time
13
$481.00
$480.00
$961.00
1.0
Half-time
8
$296.00
$295.00
$591.00
.5
Less-than-half-time
4
$148.00
$148.00
$296.00
SEOG program
is designed to supplement other sources of financial aid for students who qualify
for additional assistance. Eligibility is based on students/family contribution and
resources. (Annual amount: $500-$1500)
BIA grants
are provided each year to help eligible American Indian Students. To be eligible
for a BIA educational grant, a student must be at least one-fourth American Indian,
Eskimo or Aleut heritage, as certified by tribal agencies served by the Bureau of
Indian, and be enrolled or plan to enroll as an undergraduate student on a full-time
basis. It is important for students to apply early to meet the deadline dates set
by various area offices.
FWS program
provides jobs for students who have financial need and will earn a portion of their
educational expenses. Award amounts are determined by the student's need and the number
of hours that can reasonably be handled with the course load selected. Students are
limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week when school is in session. If funds are
available students may be eligible to work the summer session.
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