Grants

Generally grants are either from the U.S. Department of Education (Federal) or from the State of California (State).

Federal

Pell Grant

Awarded to eligible undergraduate students who are working on their first BA or BS, and Credential candidates who are working on their initial credential; not a clear or professional credential.

Pell Grant awards range from $523 to $4,731, depending on your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The Pell Grant is prorated when a student is enrolled less than full-time.

Credential students must be enrolled in at least six units and not concurrently admitted to a Master’s degree program in order to receive the Pell. For Credential students, only courses required as part of the initial Credential program will count toward your enrollment status in determining the amount of your Pell Grant each semester. The School of Education determines which courses are required for each initial Credential program. This determination is made after the Add/Drop period each semester. Therefore disbursement of the Pell Grant to Credential students is delayed until approximately four weeks after the first day of classes.

SEOG Grant

The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is awarded to undergraduates with exceptional financial need, who are working on their first BA or BS. These funds are limited and priority is given to students with the lowest EFC and the earliest FAFSA application dates.

State

State University Grant (SUG)

Awarded to eligible students who are California residents, pay the State University Fee, and have an EFC of 5,000 or less. Funds are limited and priority is given to students with the earliest FAFSA application dates, although other factors can play a role in availability of SUG funds. If you are receiving a Cal Grant A, the fee portion of Cal Grant B, or a Cal Grant T, you are not eligible for the SUG. Students enrolled in a degree or certificate program through Extended Education are not eligible for the SUG, because Extended Education course fees do not include State University Fee.

The amount of the SUG generally equals the State University Fee (SUF). For more information on fees, visit the Schedule of Fees page on the Office of Records and Registration web site.

SUG Access

This award is for undergraduates and initial credential candidates enrolled in 12 or more units each semester. If you are enrolled in fewer than 12 units, your award will be cancelled for that semester.

Cal Grants

Type A fees and Type B Fees

Awarded to eligible students who are California residents and pay the State University Fee, similar to the State University Grant. Cal Grant A and B fees recipients are not eligible for the State University Grant that covers the State University Fee. For information on applying for a new Cal Grant, visit our “Applying for a New Cal Grant” page.

If a Cal Grant is included in your Award Offer, we must confirm your eligibility prior to disbursement. If you do not meet all eligibility requirements, we will remove the Cal Grant from your award and send you a Modified Award Offer.

The amount of the Cal Grant generally equals the State University Fee (SUF). For more information on fees, visit the Schedule of Fees page on the Office of Records and Registration web site.

Type B Access Award

Cal Grant B Access recipients may be eligible for a State University Grant during their first year when they typically only have the Access award. This is a living allowance which is awarded with the Cal Grant B. Stipend amounts are as follows:

Renewing your Cal Grant A or B

The Financial Aid Office certifies the renewal of your award. Students may receive a Cal Grant A or B award for up to four years of full-time enrollment if they receive the award as an entering freshman. In order to activate the renewal of your Cal Grant, you must file the FAFSA each year, complete your SSU financial aid file, have “unmet need” as defined by CSAC, and meet SSU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.

Cal Grant TCP

Cal Grant A and B recipients who plan to enroll in a Teaching Credential Program (TCP) may be eligible to renew their Cal Grant award for an additional year. The additional year of payment is provided to students who are seeking an initial teaching credential and cannot be used for other graduate level.

Cal Grant T

This program is currently not being funded by the California Student Aid Commission.

EOP Grant

Awarded to eligible undergraduate students who are admitted to the EOP program and have high need. Depending on grade level, awards range from $150 to $1600. For more information on the EOP program, you can visit our Equal Opportunity Program web site or call the EOP office at (707) 664-2427.

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