Grants

By applying to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you may qualify for several grants to help cover the cost of tuition, books, and supplies. If you are an undocumented student, please visit our Financial Aid for Undocumented Students page. To start the financial aid process, take a few moments to review the information below to learn how to apply for grants.


How do I apply?

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Step 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Step 2: If you are selected for verification, you may be asked to submit a verification form and provide tax documents and/or additional documentation to support the information you reported on your FAFSA. Learn more about the verification process.

 

Explore the types of Grants

Once you apply for the FAFSA, you may qualify for the following grants:

Federal Grants

The Pell Grant is awarded to students with high financial needs; grant amounts are dependent upon students' expected family contribution (EFC), the cost of attendance, and enrollment status (full-time or part-time). Learn more about Pell Grant.

The Pell Grant may be awarded to a student up to 600% of their lifetime. For example, if a student is enrolled full-time in the fall and full-time in the spring, they’ll use 100% of their lifetime eligibility (half-time enrolled for each term would use 50% of their lifetime eligibility). If you plan to transfer, consider the length of time you receive a Pell Grant before you transfer and the length of time you’ll need the Pell Grant to complete your transfer program. Regardless of lifetime eligibility used, a student with a previously earned Bachelor’s degree will not be eligible for the Pell Grant.

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is awarded to students with the highest financial need by supplementing other financial aid sources. To be considered for FSEOG, you must submit your FAFSA by the state filing deadline, March 2 every year. Learn more about FSEOG.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant (BIA) is awarded to students who are at least one-quarter of Native American heritage. Students must fill out additional agency forms in order to qualify for these funds. For information call (202) 208-6123.


State Grants

Need help paying your enrollment fees? The California College Promise Grant waives the $46 per unit enrollment fees and 50% of the parking permit for eligible students. If you are only interested in getting your enrollment fees waived, you may complete the 2023-2024 California College Promise Grant Application without filling out the FAFSA. Please explore the tabs below to learn more about the California College Promise Grant.

California Promise Grant (CCPG) Application for Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

2023-2024 CCPG Application English

2023-2024 CCPG Application Spanish

  • California College Promise Grant Qualifications

    You may be eligible for a California College Promise Grant (CCPG) if you are a California resident or qualify for AB 540 status and meet at least one of the following criteria:

    • You or your parent(s)* are receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/CalWORKs, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP), or General Assistance
    • You or your parent(s)* meet income standards
    • You have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) and have remaining financial need
    • You meet one of the following:
      • You qualify for a Dependent's Fee Waiver through the California Department of Veterans Affairs or the National Guard Adjutant General
      • You are a dependent or a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor
      • You are a dependent of a victim of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack
      • You are a dependent of a deceased law enforcement/fire suppression personnel killed in the line of duty
         

    *Parental information only applies to students who are dependent. Not sure if you are a dependent? Find out here.

    2023-2024
    California College Promise Grant Income Standards*
    Family Size
    Base Year Income
    1 $20,385
    2 $27,465
    3 $34,545
    4 $41,625
    5 $48,705
    6 $55,785
    7 $62,865
    8 $69,945
    Each Additional
    Family Member
    $7,080

    * You and/or your family must have a total income in the prior year that is equal to or less than 150% of the U.S. Department Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines based on family size.

  • How do I stay eligible?

    To maintain your California College Promise Grant, you will need to meet the below academic and progress standards:

    1. Academic — Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) or 2.0 or higher

    2. Progress — Successfully complete more than 50% of all cumulative units attempted.

    Cumulative Units Attempted

    All units on your transcripts count as attempted, whether they were completed with a Withdrawal (W), Excused Withdrawal (EW), or No Pass (NP), were repeated for a better grade, or eliminated from the GPA calculation through the Academic Renewal policy.

    Exemption for Foster Youth: Foster youth up to 24 years of age are exempted from these standards and are not subject to the loss of CCPG eligibility.

  • I lost eligibility for the California College Promise Grant, can I appeal?

    A student may lose CCPG eligibility only after they have not met any combination of the minimum academic and progress standards for two consecutive terms and only after the student has attempted 12 units. Learn how to submit an appeal by contacting the Financial Aid Office. You may submit an appeal to have your California College Promise Grant eligibility reconsidered if you meet one of the following circumstances:

    Consecutive Terms

    Terms shall be considered consecutive on the basis of the student's attendance so long as the break in the student's attendance does not exceed one primary term. For example, a student who attends for the fall 2022 semester, sits out for spring 2023 semester then attends for fall 2023 would be considered as attending consecutive terms (fall and fall). The counting of two consecutive primary terms starts over if a student does not attend in the district for two consecutive primary terms.

There are three types of Cal Grants a student can be considered for and your eligibility will be based on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) responses, your verified Cal Grant GPA, and whether you're a recent high school graduate. Please explore the tabs below to learn more about Cal Grant.

  • Types of Cal Grants

    Cal Grant A pays tuition for a student attending a University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), or private college in California. While attending SRJC, your award can be held in reserve for up to two years until you transfer to a four-year college. 

    Cal Grant B pays a stipend of up to $1648 per academic year to assist with living expenses, transportation, books, and supplies for California Community College students. For transfer students who plan to attend a four-year college in California, Cal Grant B provides funds to help with tuition and fees.

    Cal Grant C pays a stipend of up to $1094 per academic year to assist California Community College students who are enrolled in an occupational or technical program.

    Note: Cal Grant A and B funding is limited to four academic years. In order to graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in four years, you must complete 15 or more degree-applicable units per semester. We encourage all students to create an education plan early on by meeting with an academic counselor.

    Increased awards are available for foster youth and students supporting children under the age of 18.

  • Eligibility Requirements
    • Be a California resident or have AB 540 status with A&R
    • If you are selected for verification, you may be asked to submit a verification form and provide tax documents and/or additional documentation to support the information you reported on your FAFSA.
    • Enrolled in at least 6 units
    • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • Cal Grant Checklist
    1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
    2. Submit GPA to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) | How do I get my Cal Grant GPA verified?
      How do I get my Cal Grant GPA verified?

      SRJC will electronically verify your GPA if you have attended SRJC within the last three years and have completed 16 or more applicable units.

      If you did not attend SRJC within the last three years and/or have not completed 16 applicable units at SRJC, you will need to contact the previous school (high school, community college, or university) you attended to get GPA verification.

    3. Create a WebGrants4Students (WG4S) account. Through your WG4S portal, you will be able to:
      • Monitor and manage your state grant awards
      • See your "To-Do" items
      • And much more!

    SRJC uses several portals to help students manage their financial aid awards. Please take a few moments to review these portals and the purpose of each one on our financial aid home page.

  • Cal Grant Disbursement
    • Cal Grant awards will be posted mid-June and bi-weekly thereafter for newly awarded recipients
    • The first disbursement is made 45 days after the term begins (September/February), bi-weekly thereafter

    Students will need to meet all eligibility requirements (see above) and have no outstanding documents with the California Student Aid Commission to receive their disbursement.

  • How to Decline a Cal Grant Award (Leave of Absence)

    If you’re not enrolled in at least half-time (6 units) for any term, you will need to request a leave of absence from the Cal Grant program. You are allotted a maximum of 4 semesters/6 quarters (200%) of leave of absence throughout the lifetime of your Cal Grant award.

    Steps to decline a Cal Grant Award:

    1. Log in to your WebGrants4students (WG4S) account or create an account
    2. Scroll down until you find the “Cal Grant” section with four panels displayed. The final panel will be your “Est. Remaining Eligibility.” On this panel, you will find a “Place Hold” button, select to place award on hold.

    You can view your leave of absence remaining balance and request leave of absences by logging into your WebGrants4Students account.

The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is awarded to Cal Grant C or B recipients who enroll in 12 or more units. The purpose of this grant is to provide students with additional financial aid to help offset the total cost of community college attendance and to encourage students to attend full-time. Learn more about the Student Success Completion Grant.

The Chafee Grant is awarded to current or former foster youth who have a financial need. Up to $5000 is available to qualifying students per academic year. Visit the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) website to apply for the Chafee Grant.