This is a State program for California residents to assist in payment of enrollment fees at community colleges. There are three ways to qualify for the Promise Grant:
You demonstrate financial need OR
You or your family is receiving TANF/CalWorks (formerly AFDC), or SSI (Supplemental Security Income), or General Assistance/ General Relief OR
You / Your family meet(s) specific income standards based on family size.
- The CCPG application is good for the entire academic year starting in the Summer term through the following Spring term. Students must reapply every academic year.
Cal Grant programs are available to California residents attending an eligible college in California. The programs are administered by the California Student Aid Commission. The annual application deadline is March 2.
Cal Grant A: eligibility is based on financial need and GPA. Assistance is provided to meet tuition and fee costs at four-year institutions. Awards may be placed on "reserve" for community college recipients until transfer to a four-year institution. Award amounts: $2,046 at CSU, $4,984 at UC, $9,708 at independent colleges.
Cal Grant B: eligibility is based on demonstration of substantial financial need. Assistance is provided in meeting living expenses (i.e. books and supplies, housing and transportation). The maximum award amount is $1,648 per year.
Cal Grant C: assists eligible students enrolled in a vocational training program with related training expenses (i.e. equipment, books, supplies, etc.). The maximum awards amount is $1,094 per year.
Student Success Completion Grant: (SSCG):
The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is a financial aid award for Cal Grant recipients
attending a California community college full time. The purpose of the Student
Success Completion Grant is to provide students with additional financial aid
to help offset the total cost of community college attendance, and to encourage
full time attendance and successful on-time completion.
The Student Success Completion
Grant pays Cal Grant recipients
enrolled in at least 12 but fewer than 15 semester units $1,298 per
semester. Cal Grant recipients
enrolled in 15 or more semester units receive $4,000 per semester. Due to
limited funding, Student Success Completion Grants (SSCG) are not guaranteed.
This grant, which does not have to be repaid, is a federally funded program designed to be the foundation of financial aid for undergraduates who demonstrate need. 'The amount of the Pell Grant is base on the cost of attendance, the calculated family contribution, and the student's enrollment status. At RSCCD, payments are twice each semester -once at the beginning of the term and then recalculated based on mid-term enrollment status. Award amounts varied from $767 to $7,395.
A federally funded grant available to undergraduates who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Priority in awarding FSEOG funds must be given to Pell Grant recipients. The maximum award amount at RSCCD is $400 per academic year. Minimum enrollment is six units per semester.
A federally funded program that provides employment opportunities to students with financial need. Students awarded FWS receive an allocation of funds to be earned through part-time jobs on campus. FWS provides an excellent "learning process" through on-the-job training. Maximum award amount at RSCCD is $3,000. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six units during periods of employment.
Direct Loans are available for you to borrow to offset your tuition and assist you with any education-related expenses. The loans are made through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and are administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Santa Ana College offers the following types of loans:
Direct Subsidized Loan – the amount awarded is based on your financial need. Interest is waived by the federal government while you are enrolled at least half-time (6 units) or during eligible deferment periods. To qualify for this loan, you must enroll at least half-time (6 units). 1st-year students may borrow up to $3,500 and 2nd-year students may borrow up to $4,500. The current interest rate is fixed at 5.05%.
Direct Unsubsidized Loan – this loan is not based on your financial need. Interest is charged during all period, including the time you are in school, during the grace period, and during eligible deferment periods. To qualify for this loan, you must enroll at least half-time (6 units). Dependent students may borrow up to $2,000 and Independent students may borrow up to $6,000. The current interest rate is fixed at 5.05%.
Note: Due to limited funds, students should meet the RSCCD Priority Filing deadline to be considered for the FSEOG, Perkins Loan, and Federal Work-Study programs.
