Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
Division of Student Affairs
Title IV Federal School Code: 001153

Grants

Unlike loans, Grants do NOT have to be repaid (except TEACH Grant if you do not meet the teaching service requirements). Students must meet eligibility requirements for federal student aid and they must demonstrate financial need for all grant programs . California State University Grants and other State Grants are limited to California Residents only. Application procedures for these grants may require additional forms aside from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and the funds for these awards may be available only on a limited basis.

FEDERAL GRANTS


CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY GRANTS


STATE GRANTS


FEDERAL GRANTS:

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Pell Grants are available to students working on their first undergraduate degree with one exception. Teacher credential candidates who maintain half-time enrollment status at the 5th year undergraduate level (6 units) may also be eligible. Federal annual awards limits for Pell Grant are affected by factors such as an applicant’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC), enrollment period and enrollment units. Students cannot receive a Pell Grant at two schools for the same term.

Special NOTE about Federal Pell Grant Eligibility for Credential Students:
To receive a Federal Pell grant, you must be pursuing your first credential and remain enrolled in at least 6 units of credential coursework required for your credential completion. If you are not enrolled in and maintain at least 6 units of required credential coursework, your Federal Pell grant will be canceled and you may be billed for the funds you received. The Financial Aid & Scholarship Department will review your class enrollment prior to the release of funds. This process may delay your disbursement of funds.

Application Needed:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) grant is awarded to students working on their first undergraduate degree who demonstrate exceptional financial need, apply by the March 2nd priority filing date, and are enrolled in at least 6 units. Awards are given on a first come, first serve basis. Students who did not meet the priority filing date are still encouraged to fill out the FAFSA because awards will be given until funds are exhausted.

Application Needed: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Application Period: File FAFSA each year by March 2nd to meet early filing priority date

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Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

The new Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides up to $4,000 per year in grants for CSUN Students working on their Teaching Credential who intend to teach full-time in high-need subject areas for at least four years at schools that serve students from low-income families. The above teaching obligation must be met within 8 years of completing the course of study for which the TEACH Grant was received. To qualify for a TEACH Grant, an applicant must also meet certain academic standards such as a 3.25 cumulative GPA or score above 75th percentile on at least one post-baccalaureate school admissions test. Credential Students may receive up to $16,000 from this grant. Part-time Students are eligible, but the maximum grant will be reduced.

IMPORTANT REMINDER
If you receive a TEACH Grant but do not complete the required teaching service, as explained above, you will be required to repay the grants as a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, with interest charged from the date of each TEACH Grant disbursement.

For each year you receive a TEACH Grant, you must:
  1. Complete TEACH Grant Initial and Subsequent Counseling
    (https://teach-ats.ed.gov/ats/index.action)
  2. Electronically sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve
    (https://teach-ats.ed.gov/ats/index.action)
  3. Complete the TEACH Grant Requirement Confirmation Form

More TEACH Grant Information

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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY GRANTS:

Educational Opportunity Program Grant (EOP)

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) serves low income students, and students disadvantaged because of economic and educational background. The program provides admission, academic and financial assistance to eligible undergraduate students. Only students who are admitted to the University by the EOP admission process and who enroll at least half-time are eligible to be considered for an EOP grant. Students are considered for EOP based on their EFC and the availability of funds. CSUN receives a certain allocation of funds. Funding for this program is extremely limited.

Read More Information About EOP Admissions

State University Grant (SUG)

The State University Grant (SUG) is available to eligible undergraduate, credential, and graduate students. The Financial Aid & Scholarship Department determines which students meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Students must be California Residents.
  • Students must be eligible based on their EFC.
  • STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THIS GRANT IN THE PAST MAY NOT BE AWARDED IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS IF FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. Although students are encouraged to file their FAFSA by the March 2nd priority filing date, students may be awarded according to earlier FAFSA filing dates until funds are exhausted.
  • Students receiving tuition fee waivers, vocational rehabilitation, sponsored tuition fee waivers, or who are pursuing a second bachelor’s, second master’s or a second credential are NOT eligible for this grant.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Students awarded the State University Grant (SUG) MUST maintain at least half-time enrollment to maintain eligibility for this grant.

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STATE GRANTS:

The California Student Aid Commission determines the eligibility criteria for State Grants. Eligibility and funding is subject to change. Funding of any State Grant program is dependent on the State of California. For more information about the available State Grants and to see if you qualify visit the California Student Aid Commission's website

Cal Grants

The Cal Grant A and B programs are administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and they are only available to California Residents. Cal Grants provide long-term assistance toward earning a first undergraduate degree. Cal Grant A pays tuition fees. Cal Grant B pays tuition fees and also provides an additional yearly allowance for books and other expenses. You must maintain half-time enrollment to be eligible. Cal Grant applicants and recipients may make changes to their school of choice and view important information about their Cal Grant award at WebGrants for Students.

Students must file a FAFSA by March 2nd and be sure that their GPA verification is also submitted by March 2nd. The GPA verification form on the CSAC website contains all the instructions.

  • Students MUST maintain at least half-time enrollment to be eligible for Cal Grant.
  • New CSUN students currently attending High School must have their GPA verification sent by their High School. CSUN will not send the High School GPA verification.
  • New and continuing CSUN students with less than 24 college units and not currently receiving a Cal Grant must submit a GPA verification form from their previous college attended (if 24 units have been earned) or from their high school.
  • CSUN will send the GPA verification by the end of February for those students who show at least 24 college units, are not currently receiving a Cal Grant, and have a valid FAFSA on file for the current school year and are currently enrolled at CSUN.
  • Current Cal Grant recipients do not need to submit a GPA Verification form.
  • Continuing Cal Grant recipients, as well as new Cal Grant recipients, for the 2011-2012 Academic School Year MUST meet the California Student Aid Commission's designated financial need and income ceiling requirements to maintain Cal Grant program eligibility.

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Read More Information at the Cal Grants Web Site

Cal Grants Frequently Asked Questions

California Chafee Grant

If you are or were in foster care and have financial need, you may qualify for a California Chafee Grant.

  • The Chafee Grant is an award up to $5,000 a year for college
  • Contact your caseworker or Independent Living Program Coordinator if you need help completing the FAFSA and Chafee Applications
  • You must stay in school to keep your Chafee Grant (If you enroll less than half time or get low grades, you could lose your grant.

Chafee applicants and recipients may make changes to their school of choice and view important information about their Chafee award at WebGrants for Students.

Students are required to file the following:

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California Child Development Grant Program

The Child Development Grant is a need-based grant designed to encourage students to enter the field of child care and development in a licensed children’s center. Students who plan to enroll at least half-time in coursework leading to a Child Development Permit as teacher, master teacher, site supervisor or program director, are eligible to apply. To receive funding, students must sign a Service Commitment Agreement stating they will provide one year of full-time service in a licensed children’s center for each year they receive the grant.

Additional information and application procedures can be found at the California Student Aid Commission Web site (http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=110)

California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP)

The California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP) is administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and is designed to assist ACTIVE members of the California National Guard, the State Military Reserve, or the Naval Militia with education related expenses.

To find out if you qualify, visit the CNG EAAP program guide online and apply!

  • You MUST have your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completed online prior to the application priority deadline date of June 1
  • Students cannot receive the CNG EAAP grant and a Cal Grant during the same award period

Renewal recipients

CSUN students awarded a CNG EAAP grant by the California Student Aid Commission will be contacted via e-mail by CSUN when their check is ready to be picked-up.

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