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FINANCIAL AID

Glendale Community College participates in federal and state *The Pilot Training Certificate, Pilot Training AS Degree,
student aid programs. When evaluating a student’s eligibility, Computer Applications Technician, and Unix System
the entire annual cost of education is considered, including fees, Administrator degrees/certificates are not eligible for federal
books, transportation and a basic amount of living expenses. student aid.

HOW TO APPLY Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Federal Work Study, Federal
To apply, submit the FAFSA form by mail or on the internet Loans—
at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Other forms and documents may be GCC participates in federal grants, federal loans and federal
required during the review process. Provide all information as work study programs that are available to students enrolled in
quickly as possible to expedite your application. a college degree, certificate or transfer program. These are all
“need- based” programs and eligibility is based on the FAFSA.
Fall 2019 – Winter 2020 – Spring 2020 – Summer 2020 In addition, students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
File the 2019-2020 FAFSA beginningOctober 1, 2018. File before standards and other federal eligibility criteria. Most students
March 2 to be considered for the the Cal Grant Program. The must be enrolled at least half-time (6 units), some Pell Grant
college’s priority deadline is April 1, 2019. recipients may qualify for a grant if enrolled less than half time.

CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT PROGRAM (formerly CAL GRANT PROGRAM FOR FALL 2019-SPRING 2020
known as the Board of Governors Fee Waiver) Eligibility is based on the student’s 2019-2020 FAFSA and
Effective 2019-2020 award year, the BOG Fee Waiver will be other criteria. Application deadlines are March 2, 2019 and
called the California College Promise Grant (CCPG). This waiver September 2, 2019. The college will submit GPA information
is available toCalifornia residents to cover enrollment fees for all students who have completed 24 units or more at GCC,
only. Students must demonstrate financial need by completing of which at least 16 are degree applicable. Students who do
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the not meet these criteria must complete a GPA Verification form
California College Promise Grant Application. and send it to the California Student Aid Commission. There are
EffectiveinFall2016,studentswhoareeligibleforaCalifor three types of Cal Grants:
nia College Promise Grant may lose their eligibility if they Entitlement Grant: Awarded to all 2018 and 2019 high school
fail to sustain a Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.0 or higher and graduates who meet the criteria and filed the FAFSA and GPA
complete more than 50 percent of their course work. If a Verification Form by March 2.
student's CGPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive primary Competitive Grant: Limited number of awards to other students
terms (fall or spring), the student is placed on academic who meet the criteria and apply by March 2 or September 2.
probation. If the cumulative number of units completed is not
more than 50 percent in two consecutive primary terms, the CAL GRANT A —Provides a grant in the amount of tuition and
student is placed on progress probation. fees at UC & CSU and up to $9084 at private colleges to students
who plan to transfer and who have a GPA of at least 3.0 and
Academic: Maintain a CGPA of 2.0 or higher meet need and income criteria. Because eligible students already
Progress:Completemorethan50%ofcourseworksuccessfully have community college fees waived through the CCPG program,
grants are not activated until the student transfers to a 4-year
Any combination of two consecutive primary terms of academic college.
and/or progress probation may result in the loss of California
College Promise Grant. CAL GRANT B—Provides a stipend of $1672 per year to students
who have a GPA of at least 2.0 and meet specific income, need
FEDERAL STUDENT AID PROGRAMS* and other criteria. Students who transfer will also receive funds
for tuition and fees at UC and CSU and up to $9084 at a private
college.
Program Maximum Amt. Criteria
CAL GRANT C—C—Provides awards of up to $1094 to students in
Based on EFC and
Pell Grant $3098/semester vocationalprograms.Eligiblestudents will receivea supplemental
enrollment
application form that must be completed and submitted to be
Funds are earned considered for an award.
Work - Study $2000/semester through part-time job
on campus
Based on need & year
Subsidized Loan $3500-$4500/yr in school; repayment
begins after school
$2000-$6000/yr 2nd Year Students;
Unsubsidized Loan plus subsidized Interest is calculated
amount immediately

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