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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 2020 – Winter 2021 – Spring 2021 – Summer 2021 In addition, students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
File the 2020-2021 FAFSA beginningOctober 1, 2019. 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, 2020. recipients may qualify for a grant if enrolled less than half time.
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT PROGRAM (formerly CAL GRANT PROGRAM FOR FALL 2020-SPRING 2021
known as the Board of Governors Fee Waiver) Eligibility is based on the student’s 2020-2021 FAFSA and
Effective 2019-2020 award year, the BOG Fee Waiver was other criteria. Application deadlines are March 2, 2020 and
renamed the California College Promise Grant (CCPG). This September 2, 2020. The college will submit GPA information
waiver is available to California 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
Effective in Fall 2016, students who are eligible for a three types of Cal Grants:
California College Promise Grant may lose their eligibility if Entitlement Grant: Awarded to all 2019 and 2020 high school
they fail to sustain a Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.0 or higher graduates who meet the criteria and filed the FAFSA and GPA
and complete more than 50 percent of their course work. If Verification Form by March 2.
a student's CGPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive primary CompetitiveGrant: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, CAL GRANT A— Provides a grant in the amount of tuition
the student is placed on progress probation. and fees at UC & CSU and up to $9084 at private colleges
to students who plan to transfer and who have a GPA of at
Academic: Maintain a CGPA of 2.0 or higher least 3.0 and meet need and income criteria. Because eligible
Progress: Complete more than 50% of coursework successfully students already have community college fees waived through
the CCPG program, grants are not activated until the student
Any combination of two consecutive primary terms of academic transfers to a 4-year 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
Program Maximum Amt. Criteria college. Excess awards may be available for Cal Grant B students
Pell Grant $3172/semester with dependent children.
Work - Study $2000/semester Based on EFC and
enrollment CAL GRANT C—C—Provides awards of up to $1094 to students in
vocationalprograms.Eligiblestudents will receivea supplemental
Funds are earned application form that must be completed and submitted to be
through part-time job considered for an award. Excess awards may be available for
on campus Cal Grant C students with dependent children.
Based on need & year
Subsidized Loan $3500-$4500/yr in school; repayment
Unsubsidized Loan $2000-$6000/yr begins after school
plus subsidized 2nd Year Students;
amount Interest is calculated
immediately
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