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Cal
Grant Information
If you do not have at least 24 units completed at the end of
Fall 2006 at VVC, you would need to have your GPA submitted by
your prior high school (or college) that you attended. If your
former school does not submit GPAs electronically (find out!),
you would need to print the forms below and submit to your former
school for certification.
G.P.A. VERIFICATION
FORM - pdf
INSTRUCTIONS FOR G.P.A. VERIFICATION
FORM - pdf
Note:
To view and print the forms in PDF Files, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0
or higher is required. It can be downloaded
free from the Adobe
Website.
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If
you have 24 or more completed (posted) units at the end of Winter
Intersession, VVC will submit your GPA for you electronically,
prior to the March 2nd, 2007 deadline. You only need to complete
and submit your FAFSA by March 2nd, in order to be considered
for a Cal Grant.
If you have less than 24 completed
units at VVC at the end of the Winter Intersession, you will
need to complete a GPA Verification
form and submit to your high school or institution where you have
the units completed. The form is available by clicking here. You
must also submit the FAFSA on or before March 2nd, 2007. If you
have been out of school 5 years or more, and have completed at
least 15 but less than 24 units, VVC may submit a re-established
GPA on your behalf. Please contact our office before February 15th
in order to do so. You must also submit the FAFSA on or before
March 2nd, 2007.
If you have been out of school 5 years or more, and have completed
at least 15 but less than 24 units, VVC may submit a re-established
GPA on your behalf. Please contact our office before February
15th in order to do so. You must also submit the FAFSA on or
before
March 2nd, 2006.
State
Grant
California, through the Student Aid Commission, offers state-funded
grants for graduate and undergraduate students. There
are grants for both academic and vocational higher education
programs,
including the new entitlement program.
Cal
Grant A, B, or C applicants must have financial need, be legal
California
residents attending and eligible school in California, be in a
program of study leading directly to an undergraduate degree
or certificate,
and not possess a baccalaureate degree prior to receiving an award. A student can accept only one Cal Grant. The
Financial Aid Office has complete Cal Grant eligibility and application
information.
- Cal
Grant A helps low-and middle-income students with tuition
/ fee costs. The minimum eligible course length
is two academic years.
- Cal
Grant B provides a living allowance for very low-income
students. More than half of all new Cal Grant
B recipients begin at a public community college. The
Cal Grant B award for freshmen is usually limited to the
nontuition costs of attending college such as living expenses,
books and supplies, transportation, etc. When
renewed by sophomores and above, a Cal Grant B may also
cover all or part of tuition / fee costs. There
are 250 special Cal Grant B awards authorized for community
college students transferring to four-year colleges. The
minimum eligible course length is 12 months.
- Cal
Grant C helps vocational schools students with tuition
and training costs. Recipients must be enrolled
in a vocational program at a community or independent college
or a vocational school course of study from four to 24 months
in length.Graduate Fellowships are open to those who demonstrate
their intent to become college or university faculty members. About
500 awards annually assist with tuition and fees at independent
and public colleges and universities.
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How
to Apply for State Grants
To apply for a Cal Grant or Graduate Fellowship, complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and file it between
January 1 and the Cal Grant March 2 deadline. Also complete
any additional application requirements such as providing the Student
Aid Commission with a verified grade point average of test scores.
The Financial Aid Office has complete
application materials and information. Remember that
for special aid programs some schools may have other application
requirements and filing dates. Start your research early
to be sure you have complete details and can meet the various deadlines.
Cal
Grant B Entitlement Awards (New for High School Students)
Award
Description:
Provide grant funds for access costs for low-income students in
an amount not to exceed $1551. This grant is to be used
for living expenses and expenses related to transportation, supplies
and books. Beginning with the second year of Cal Grant
B benefits, Cal Grant B also helps pay for tuition / fees for California
residents attending qualifying institutions offering undergraduate
academic programs of not less than one academic year.
Awards
are guaranteed for those who meet the program eligibility criteria.
General
Cal Grant Eligibility Requirements
All Cal Grant applicants must:
- Be
California residents
- Be
U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens
- Meet
U.S. Selective Service requirements
- Attend
an eligible California qualifying postsecondary institution.
- Be
enrolled at least half-time
- Maintain
satisfactory academic progress as defined at school of attendance
- Have
family income and assets below the established ceilings
- Not
be in default on any student loan
- Not
own any federal or state grant refund
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