Federal and State Programs

FEDERAL PELL GRANT

The Federal Pell Grant is the largest federal grant program and is the foundation of a student's total "aid package".  Eligibility is determined by the federal government using a standard formula for all applicants based on the data provided on the FAFSA.

For the 2013-14 academic year, the maximum Pell Grant is $5,645 based on full-time enrollment for the school year (Fall 2013 and Spring 2014).  Pell Grant awards are adjusted if you enroll in less than 12 units per semester.

New regulations effective July 1, 2012 limit the receipt of a Pell Grant to 6 fulltime years.  This includes community college, vocational schools and four year public and private universities.  This limit will be tracked by the U. S. Department of Education.  Once you earn a Bachelor's Degree, you are no longer eligible for a Pell Grant, even if you have not received the entire 6 years of fulltime eligibility.  In addition, you must also meet and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress standards to remain eligible each year.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a federal grant program designed to assist students who have the greatest demonstrated financial need and who are also Pell Grant eligible.

Awarding of FSEOG funds is extremely limited due to the small amount of funds received each year, so apply early. Priority is given to those students enrolled in 12 or more units.

CAL GRANTS

Cal Grants are state-funded, need-based, cash grants given to California college students to help pay for college expenses.  Students at IVC may receive either a Cal Grant B or C.  Initial eligibility is made by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) which establishes income, asset and GPA requirements annually.

The deadline date for high school students to apply for entitlement grants and for university transfer students to apply for competitive grants is March 2nd. All students must file a FAFSA and submit a GPA verification to CSAC by the deadline.  IVC students who have completed 16 degree applicable units will have their GPA automatically calculated and submitted to CSAC.  Community college students wishing to apply for a competitive grant also have a second filing deadline of September 2nd.

Cal Grant B

This grant pays up to $1,473 per year.  To be eligible, in addition to meeting federal aid requirements, a student must:

• Be a California resident
• Not have a bachelor's or professional degree
• Be pursuing an undergraduate academic program of not less than one academic year
• Have remaining financial need
• Have a high school diploma
• Be enrolled in at least 6 units

Cal Grant C

This grant pays up to $547 per year.  To be eligible, in addition to meeting federal aid requirements, a student must:

• Be a California resident
• Not have a bachelor's or professional degree
• Be enrolled in a vocational program
• Have remaining financial need
• Have a high school diploma
• Be enrolled in at least 6 units 

For more information on Cal Grants and other programs administered by CSAC please visit:
www.csac.ca.gov

FEDERAL WORK-STUDY

Federal Work Study (FWS) allows students the opportunity to earn part of their financial aid by working in assigned jobs, both on and off campus.  FWS funds are extremely limited.