Student Loans
Student loans that cover your college costs must get paid back in full, plus interest.
About
There are loans available through the Federal Direct Student Loan Program and private lenders who provide education loans. Talk to your financial aid office to see if loans are necessary and, if so, what types are available. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for a Subsidized or Unsubsidized Direct Student Loan. Additional application materials, including online entrance and exit counseling, along with a master promissory note, are required. Visit studentaid.gov for more information on federal loans
Award Amount
Loan amounts, interest rates and penalties can vary by the loan program, so make sure to read the fine print of your agreement and stay current on your required payments.
More financial aid programs are available.
PELL GRANTS
Federal Pell Grants go to undergraduate students without college degrees who come from low-income families.
CAL GRANT PROGRAM
Cal Grants get awarded to California resident undergraduates based on financial need, academic performance and other factors.
PROMISE GRANTS
Low-income students and students receiving cash assistance may automatically apply for a California College Promise Grant (CCPG).
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The California Community Colleges Scholarship Endowment (CCCSE) offers over 3,000 student scholarships per year.
WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS
Federal work-study students earn money to pay for college by working a part-time job on-campus or out in the community.
FOSTER YOUTH
Foster youth students who were in care on or after their 16th birthday can apply for a Chafee Grant up until they turn 26.