The Student Success Completion Grant is a financial aid program that helps you afford full-time enrollment so you can graduate, begin your career and start earning money sooner. If you’re a current California community college student or are planning to enroll, you now have the opportunity to receive more financial aid as a full-time student.

You may qualify for up to $8,000 more per year in financial aid through the Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG). The grant offers full-time students additional aid to help offset college costs and to encourages full-time attendance and successful on-time completion.

This grant provides an additional annual award of up to $2,596 per year if you take 12 - 14.99 units per semester, or up to $8,000 if you take 15+ units per semester. So, you’ll want to take at least 15 units per semester (about five classes) to receive the most money possible and earn your degree in two years. You’ve got this!

You are eligible for the Student Success Completion Grant if you enroll full-time (12+ units per semester), apply for financial aid and are awarded a Cal Grant B or C. To stay eligible for this grant you will need to maintain satisfactory academic performance including a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher. Contact the financial aid office at your college for more information.

Just complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) and your financial aid office will determine your eligibility and automatically award you this grant. The FAFSA form and CADAA are available beginning October 1 each year. Be sure to complete the forms as soon as possible (but no later than the Sept. 2 Cal Grant deadline) to receive the most aid possible. If you’ve already completed the FAFSA or CADAA, your application form will be reviewed and you will receive the Student Success Completion Grant if you are eligible, so there is no need to re-apply.

Having a plan is key to your success. College counselors are there for you to help set up an education plan that outlines the classes you’ll need to take to stay on track and get your degree as soon as possible. Don’t wait! Talk with a college counselor today and get started on your path to graduation and the career of your dreams.