Grant Programs - Financial Aid Office
Summer Pell Grant!
- Federal Grant Programs
- U.S. Department of Education PIN
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Academic Competitiveness Grant
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant (BIA)
- National SMART Grant
- State Grant Programs
- Cooperative Agencies and Resources for Education (CARE)
- Cal Grant Program
- The California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth (Chafee Grant)
- Child Development Grant
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
- Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships
Ohlone's Federal College Code is 004481. Federal Grant Programs
U.S. Department of Education PIN
When you apply for financial aid you will receive a Personal Identification Number (PIN) from the U.S. Department of Education. This will give you access to your personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems over the Internet. For some applications, it will serve as your electronic signature. If you are a dependent of one of your parents, a parent will also need a PIN for the FAFSA online.
You can use your PIN to do the following:
- Access, complete, and electronically sign your Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA.
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View the status and results of your processed FAFSA.
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Make corrections to your Student Aid Report (SAR).
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View a history of any Federal student aid you have received.
Because the PIN serves are your electronic signature and provides access to your personal records, you will need to keep it in a safe place. Do not give your PIN to anyone including financial aid officials. You will be able to use the same PIN in the future to apply electronically for student aid and access to your U.S. Department of Education records.
Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant is a federally-funded program. This grant cannot exceed one-half (1/2) the cost of your education. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate student, enrolled in at least 6.0 units each semester, and demonstrate financial need. Grants range from approximately $400 to $4,310 per academic year. The amount awarded, as determined by the Federal Pell Grant Program is, in most cases, based on the income and current asset information you provided in the application.
If you want to apply for the Federal Pell Grant and other financial aid programs, use the FAFSA. The
DEADLINE to submit the FAFSA and complete the Ohlone College financial aid file is June 19, 2008.
Review Summer Pell if you are attending summer classes.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Students on Unsatisfactory Warning (Probation) will not qualify for FSEOG.
FSEOG is a federally-funded program designed to supplement other sources of financial aid for students with established need. FSEOG awards range from $300 to $800 per year. FSEOG is available for as long as it takes to complete the first undergraduate degree.
When you apply for financial aid, you will automatically be considered for this program based on eligibility requirements, packaging policies, and availability of funds.
If you are awarded FSEOG funds, you must complete at least 6.0 units (half time) with a grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.0 in order to continue receiving these funds.
You must file the FAFSA in order to be considered.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant (BIA)
BIA grants provide money to help defray the costs of your education if you are of American Indian descent. Grant amounts may vary according to individual agencies of the BIA.
For information or applications, contact any office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs:
Central California Agency
Higher Education Coordinators
2800 Cottage Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
Academic Competitiveness Grant
First- and Second-year students who completed high school with a rigorous course of study may be eligible for the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG). First-year students must have completed high school on or after January 1, 2006 to be considered for an award up to $750 for the academic year. Second-year students must have completed high school on or after January 1, 2005 and completed their first year of college with a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered for an award up to $1,300 for the academic year.
In addition to completing the FAFSA, students must be Pell Grant eligible, a U.S. Citizen, and be enrolled fulltime in a two- or four-year degree program. See the U.S. Department of Education Information Sheet for a detailed list of ACG qualification requirements.
National SMART Grant
Although this grant is awarded at a four-year college, students are encouraged to prepare for eligibility for the National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant. Students with a 3.0 GPA or higher pursuing a major in mathematics, science (including physical, life, and computer sciences), technology, engineering, or a critical foreign language, (such as Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Russian) may be eligible for up to $4,000 each academic year during their Third- and Fourth-year of study.
In addition to completing the FAFSA, students must be Pell Grant eligible, a U.S. Citizen, and be enrolled fulltime in a four-year degree program. See the U.S. Department of Education Information Sheet for a detailed list of SMART qualification requirements.
State Grant Programs
The State of California, through the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), sponsors several grant programs for undergraduate students. These include Cooperative Agencies and Resources for Education (CARE), Cal Grants, The California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth (Chafee Grant), Child Development Grant, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), and Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents scholarships.
In addition to the FAFSA you must fill out a Grade Point Average (GPA) verification form and have it processed by the office of Admissions and Records prior to the deadline date. If you have attended Ohlone within the past six (6) semesters
and have completed 24 units, the GPA verification will be electronically transmitted
and the paper form is not required. Students who have completed less than 24 units must have the GPA verification form filled out by the high school. Many high schools electronically transmit the GPA Verification information as well.
To qualify for any state-funded grants, you must be a California resident, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, obtain a social security number, and be attending (or plan to attend) an eligible school or college in California.
The deadline to apply for state grant programs is March 2, prior to the academic year in which you intend to enroll.
Cooperative Agencies and Resources for Education (CARE)
The CARE program is sponsored as an EOPS support service. Students who are single parents with children under the age of fourteen (14) and receive TANF benefits are eligible to apply.
The program offers monthly support groups, workshops, auto repair vouchers, and financial assistance toward child care and transportation costs. You must be an EOPS student to participate in the CARE program.
If you are interested in the EOPS/CARE program, contact the Ohlone College EOPS Office for information.
Cal Grant Program
Remember, you can only receive one Cal Grant, either Cal Grant A, B, or C.
The deadlines to apply for the state Cal Grant for 2008-2009 academic is March
2 for the entitlement grant and September 2 for the competitive grant.
Applicants must file a FAFSA and GPA (Grade Point Average) Verification form. A GPA Verification Form must be completed by the high school or the last college you attended. Please keep in mind the March 2nd deadline when you ask to have your GPA Verification Form processed. You should check to make sure your GPA Verification Form is processed in time. If you currently have a Cal Grant, a renewal verification will be mailed to you.
To renew your Cal Grant, you must:
- re-apply for financial aid (FAFSA)
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meet the deadline date in March
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continue to have financial aid need
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make academic progress
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be enrolled at an eligible school or college
The Financial Aid Department will notify you when your Cal Grant B or C check can be released.
Cal Grant A
Although this grant is awarded at a four-year college, you are encouraged to apply for it while attending Ohlone College.
If you qualify for a Cal Grant A and want to attend a public community college first, you can have CSAC hold the award (for no more than two years), until you transfer to a four-year college provided that you continue to qualify financially.
To be eligible for a new (first time) Cal Grant A, you must not have completed more than six (6) semesters or nine (9) quarters of college study, and you must be enrolled for at least six (6) units of course work.
Cal Grant B
This grant provides a living allowance for entering college freshmen who come from very low-income families. Because this grant is intended for students who would be unable to attend college without such help, Cal Grant B awards are available only for students who have completed no more than one semester of full-time college work (12.0 semester units).
At Ohlone College, Cal grants can range from $500 to $1,551 per academic year. You must be enrolled in at least six (6) units to be eligible.
Cal Grant C
This grant is intended for students who desire to train for specific occupations, vocations, or technical careers, but do not have the financial resources to enter a training program because they are from low-to-middle-income families.
Grant awards are limited to approximately $576 at community colleges for programs ranging in length from four months to two years. You must be enrolled in at least six (6) semester units and demonstrate occupational achievement or aptitude in the chosen field.
The California Chafee Grant For Foster Youth
If you are or were in foster care and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for college or career and technical training. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for child care, transportation and rent while you’re in school.
To qualify, you must be a current or former foster youth and not have reached your 22nd birthday as of July 1 of the award year. The court must have established your dependency when you were between the ages of 16 and 18. (KinGap youth who are or were eligible to receive Independent Living Program services, guardian placements and voluntary placements are not eligible for the California Chafee Grant, also known as the Chafee Education Training Voucher, unless court dependency was established, at any time, between the ages of 16 and 18.) In addition, you must have financial need. You must also enroll at least half time in college, your program of study must be at least one academic year long, and you must attend class regularly and get good grades.
The Chafee Grant applications for the 2008-2009 year are available at the Financial Aid Office. The first step is to file a FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ (it's free!). Then, for more information on the grant, check the Chafee Grant website at http://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/. Continue to check the Chafee Grant web site or ask at the Financial Aid Office. We will post updates about the grant as they become available.
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
This is a state-funded program designed primarily for the recruitment and retention of students affected by educational, language, social, and economic disadvantages.
EOPS provides comprehensive counseling, retention, and transfer services. Students who apply before the semester begins and participate in all services will receive book assistance.
If you are interested in the EOPS/CARE program, contact the Ohlone College EOPS Office for information.
Child Development Grant
Students pursuing a career to teach or supervise in a Childcare Center may be eligible for a $1,000 Child Development Grant. In addition to completing the FAFSA, students must complete the Child Development Grant Application available in May and June. Grant recipients will receive the award during the following academic year and are required to maintain at least halftime enrollment status in a program leading to a Child Development Permit. Additionally grant recipients must commit to one year of fulltime employment in a licensed Children’s Care Center. For more information or an application, visit the California Student Aid Commission’s Child Development Grant web site.
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships
This grant program provides educational benefits to the dependents of California police and other law enforcement officers (Chief of Police, Police Officer, Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, Marshall, Deputy Marshall, etc.), who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.
For information and an application, write directly to:
California Student Aid Commission
P.O. Box 510845
Sacramento, CA 94245-0845
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