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To receive state funding, the California Student Aid Commission requires that you MUST:

  • Be a California resident or have AB-540 status*;
  • Be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or undocumented person with AB-540 status*;
  • Attend an eligible California qualifying postsecondary institution;
  • Be enrolled at least half-time (6 units) to receive the Cal Grant;
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined at school of attendance;
  • Have family income and assets below the established ceilings; AND
  • Not be in default on any student loan or owe any federal or state over-payments.

Through submitting a FAFSA, you will be considered for the following types of aid:

Federal

Federal Pell Grant
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Federal Direct Loans
Federal Supplemental Educational Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Parent PLUS Loans
 

State

California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
AB-19 Fee Wavier
Cal Grant (A, B, or C)*
Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG)
Chafee Grant
EOPS/CARE Grants
 

Institutional

Cuesta Promise (recent high school/GED graduates only)